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Wegman Attorney Files Amicus Brief in South Carolina Supreme Court Seeking to Strike Forfeiture Statute

Jay Carson, in support of Wegman client, The Buckeye Institute, filed an amicus brief in the South Carolina Supreme Court urging that Court to affirm a lower court decision holding…

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Governor Mike DeWine Signs H.B. 606 Bringing Protections From Coronavirus Lawsuits

To bring some certainty to the Covid-19 related tort liability that Ohio business owners may face, on September 14, 2020 Governor DeWine signed Am. Sub. H. B. No. 606 (the…

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Jay Carson Mentioned in the National Legal Media

Jay Carson of Wegman Hessler was mentioned in the national legal media regarding his representation of The Buckeye Institute in its challenge to an Ohio statute that allows municipal governments…

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WEGMAN ATTORNEYS SECURE CONSTITUTIONAL APPELLATE RIGHTS FOR IMPROPERLY SENTENCED DEFENDANT

Wegman Hessler attorneys Jay Carson and Aaron Hessler recently won an appeal in the U.S. court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, clarifying the law regarding when a defendant can…

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Resuming Residential Evictions After the CARES Act Moratorium

The federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), Public Law No. 116-136, § 4024, imposes a moratorium on filing eviction actions for non-payment of rent against tenants…

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Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Elects Jay Carson to Board of Directors

The members of the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce recently chose Jay Carson to help lead the organization as a member of its Board of Directors.  Jay was sworn in to…

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Recent Important COVID-19 Related Guidance Updates for Employers

OSHA PUBLISHES FAQ ON CLOTH FACE COVERINGS IN THE WORKPLACE On June 10, 2020, the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration posted a Frequently Asked Questions concerning the use of…

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Update: Additional Funding Available for Small Business PPP Loans

On April 24, 2020, President Donald Trump signed the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (“COVID-19 Enhancement Act”) into law. The COVID-19 Enhancement Act was the latest law…

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DOL Issues Further Q & A Guidance

After publishing a temporary rule on Friday, April 3, 2020, the DOL issued additional question and answer guidance over the weekend further clarifying the rules concerning paid leave available under…

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REVISED STAY AT HOME ORDER CREATES DISPUTE RESOLUTION COMMISSION

April 7, 2020 On April 6, 2020, Ohio Heath Director, Dr. Amy Acton signed a revised ‘Stay at Home Order’ which created a Dispute Resolution Commission to address businesses that…

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