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UPDATE: Ohio Businesses Remain Required to Post Exceptions to State-Wide Mask Mandate at All Entrances

August 3, 2020On August 1, 2020, Lance D. Himes, Interim Director of the Ohio Department of Health, issued an amended order continuing the requirement that Ohio businesses post at all entrances any permitted exceptions they provide to customers, patrons, visitors, contractors, vendors and similar individuals to use facial coverings.Client Alert

Accommodating the Return to Work

May 8, 2020It has been two months since Ohio declared coronavirus an emergency, and although it is clear things will not be fully back to "normal" anytime soon, the state of Ohio is rolling out the reopening process for businesses with a number of new guidelines and restrictions.Client Alert

Relief for Employers from Unemployment Filings

May 8, 2020From the last 7 weeks, the total number of unemployment filings in the U.S. now totals 33.5 million, an unprecedented number comparable to the number of filings during the Great Depression. Although some state and federal funds are being used to supplement the unemployment funds, providing additional compensation to the unemployed, employers will be responsible for a very large portion of the total funds being doled out to employees.Client Alert

The Reasoning Behind Governor DeWine's $775 Million Budget Reduction

May 7, 2020This week, Governor DeWine announced $775 million in cuts to the state operating budget due to financial repercussions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.Client Alert

State of Ohio & Cities Extend Tax Filing Deadline

March 30, 2020On March 27, Governor DeWine signed a bill passed by the legislature to provide tax relief to Ohio taxpayers.News Article, Client Spotlight

BMD Client Spotlight | Making a Real Impact through the Bridges Program

January 17, 2019When the State of Ohio announced the Bridges Program in early 2018, it was an opportunity for real change - it was a commitment to change the narrative for young adults in the foster care system. The program is designed to help young adults aging out of the foster care system prepare for adulthood. BMD has been at the forefront of this initiative providing legal support for the program.