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Good News for Oil and Gas Industry
(February 2013) - Two recent court rulings limit the ability to challenge the issuance of drilling permits and limit municipalities' power to enact ordinances that conflict with the state's comprehensive oil and gas statutory scheme.
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Seven Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers at Black McCuskey Law Firm
(January 2013) - Attorneys Randolph L. Snow (litigation), Joel K. Dayton (bankruptcy & creditor/debtor rights), Gust Callas (labor & employment), and Jim P. Kamerer (estate planning & probate) of Black McCuskey Souers & Arbaugh, LPA, have been named by Ohio Super Lawyers magazine as top attorneys in Ohio for 2013.
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Attorney Bob Preston Reelected President of the Tuscarawas County Bar Association
(January 2013) - Black McCuskey is pleased to announce that Bob Preston has been reelected President of the Tuscarawas County Bar Association.
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Ohio Changes the Statute of Limitations for Written Contracts
(January 2013) - On September 28, 2012, Senate Bill 224 became law, shortening the period of limitations for actions on a contract in writing.
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Attorneys Michael Farrell and Whitney Willits Join Black McCuskey Law Firm
(December 2012) - Black McCuskey is pleased to announce that Michael P. Farrell and Whitney L. Willits have joined the firm as associates.
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Attorney Gust Callas Earns Recertification as Certified Specialist
(December 2012) - Black McCuskey is pleased to announce that attorney Gust Callas has been recertified by the Ohio State Bar Association in the area of labor & employment law.
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Black McCuskey Named in Best Law Firms Rankings for 2013
(November 2012) - Black McCuskey has been named in the 2013 “Best Law Firm”rankings released by U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers®.
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Proactively Defending Your Lease – The Use of Injunctions to Protect a Producer’s Rights
(October 2012) - Producers often find themselves in situations where a landowner denies access to the leasehold estate; either for regular drilling operations, pipelines, right-of-ways, or for seismic/geophysical analysis.
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Black McCuskey Celebrates 90th Anniversary
(October 2012) - Black McCuskey is celebrating the firm’s 90th anniversary. For 90 years, Black McCuskey has been located in downtown Canton and has been committed to its economic development and enriching the quality of life of the community.
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Black McCuskey Attorneys Selected for Best Lawyers in America® List 2013
(September 2012) - Black McCuskey is pleased to announce that six of the firm's lawyers were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2013.
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Home Construction Service Supplier Act Passed
(September 2012) - The Ohio General Assembly has passed the Home Construction Service Supplier Act through House Bill 383, effective August 31, 2012.
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Dover Office Has Moved
(August 2012) - Black McCuskey is pleased to announce that the Dover office has moved to a new location.
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Yolanda L. Barnes Joins American Title Associates Agency
(June 2012) - American Title Associates Agency, Inc., a subsidiary of Black McCuskey, is pleased to announce that Yolanda L. Barnes has joined the agency as Director of Title Operations.
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Black McCuskey Law Firm Wins Significant Patent Case
(May 2012) - Black McCuskey recently won a significant case related to a pending patent application at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
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Attorney Daniel J. Schlue Joins Black McCuskey Law Firm
(April 2012) - Black McCuskey is pleased to announce that Daniel J. Schlue has joined the firm as a partner.
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NRLB Posting Requirement Delayed Again
(April 2012) - On Tuesday, April 17, 2012, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit stayed the implementation of the National Labor Relations Board’s rule requiring employers to post notices in the workplace regarding employees’ rights to unionize.
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New Law May Limit Treble Damages and Attorneys’ Fees in OCSPA Cases
(April 2012) - On Monday, April 2, 2012 Ohio Governor Kasich signed into law a new provision affecting the Ohio Consumer Sales Protection Act (OCSPA).
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Filing a Successful Mechanic’s Lien
(February 2012) - Contractors and subcontractors are well aware that a mechanic’s lien is one of the best ways to secure monies due to them for materials or services provided on a construction project. But what information do you need to provide to your legal counsel and what time limits do you need to concentrate on to successfully file a mechanic’s lien?
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WHO OWNS THE MINERAL RIGHTS? The Ohio Dormant Minerals Act
(February 2012) - NOW is an exciting time to be living and working in Ohio. The potential economic impact to this area through the exploration of oil and gas in the Marcellus and Utica shale is likely to have long term and resounding effects on oil and gas producers, ancillary businesses, and landowners alike.
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National Labor Relations Board (NRLB) Has Issued a New Rule
(January 2012) - The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has issued a rule requiring that all employers that are subject to the National Labor Relations Act notify their employees of their union and concerted rights under the NLRA.
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Eight Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers
(January 2012) - Attorneys Randolph L. Snow (litigation), Joel K. Dayton (bankruptcy & creditor/debtor rights), Gust Callas (labor & employment), Jim P. Kamerer (estate planning & probate) and Todd S. Bundy (business/corporate) of Black McCuskey Souers & Arbaugh, LPA, have been named by Ohio Super Lawyers magazine as top attorneys in Ohio for 2012. Only five percent of the lawyers in the state are named by Super Lawyers.
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Attorney Ashley M. Wagner Joins Black McCuskey Law Firm
(January 2012) - Black McCuskey is pleased to announce that Ashley M. Wagner has joined the firm as an associate.
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Bruce M. Soares Named Managing Director
Black McCuskey is pleased to announce that Attorney Bruce M. Soares has been named Managing Director of the firm.
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Attorney Bob Preston Named President of the Tuscarawas County Bar Association
(December 2011) - Black McCuskey is pleased to announce that Bob Preston has been named President for 2012 of the Tuscarawas County Bar Association.
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Black McCuskey Named in Best Law Firms Rankings for 2011-2012
(November 2011) - Black McCuskey has been named in the 2011-2012 “Best Law Firm” rankings released by U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers®.
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Attorney Joel K. Dayton Named “Best Lawyers” Akron Area Lawyer of the Year for 2012
(October 2011) - Black McCuskey is pleased to announce that Attorney Joel K. Dayton has been named the Akron Best Lawyers Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Lawyer of the Year for 2012 by Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession.
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Black McCuskey Attorneys Selected for Best Lawyers in America® List 2012
(September 2011) - Black McCuskey Souers & Arbaugh, LPA is pleased to announce that five of the firm’s lawyers were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2012.
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Social Media: A Tool and a Trap for Employers
(August 2011) - Whether you want to accept it or not (and I know some choose not), we live in a digital era.
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Attorney Gust Callas Reelected Treasurer
(July 2011) - Attorney Gust Callas has been reelected as Treasurer for the Stark County Bar Association for the 2010-2012 term.
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Black McCuskey Creates Ice Cream Flavor to Support Early Childhood Resource Center
(July 2011) - Black McCuskey was one of four companies to sponsor an ice cream booth at July’s First Friday event in downtown Canton.
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Repeal of the Ohio Estate Tax Effective January 1, 2013
(July 2011) - On June 30, 2011, Governor John R. Kasich signed the State of Ohio’s Fiscal Year 2012-2013 budget. Included in this legislation is a repeal of the Ohio Estate Tax, effective January 1, 2013.
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Black McCuskey Law Firm Names Two Partners
(July 2011) – Black McCuskey is pleased to announce that attorneys Robert J. Murphy and Robert B. Preston III have been named shareholders and directors of the firm.
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Ohio Supreme Court Extends Workplace Injury Retaliation Claim Protections
(June 2011) - By a narrow 4-3 majority, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled on June 9, 2011, that an injured employee may sue his former employer for a retaliatory firing after reporting a workplace injury, but before pursuing a claim for workers’ compensation.
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Oral Contracts Disfavored by Ohio Courts
(June 2011) - As recently as November of this past year, Ohio courts have reaffirmed the position that oftentimes oral agreements leave contractors without any grounds for compensation.
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Buyer Beware
(June 2011) - In today’s difficult economic times, particularly within the building industry, many builders have turned to smaller projects to keep their employees busy. These include remodeling projects, additions, or commercial build-outs.
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Attorney Kristin Zemis Wins Celebrity Spelling Bee
(June 2011) - Attorney Kristin Zemis participated in the Celebrity Spelling Bee fundraising event that benefits The Tuscarawas County Literacy Coalition.
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Black McCuskey Welcomes Our Summer Associates
(May 2011) - Black McCuskey continues to invest in a “summer associate” program.
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Black McCuskey & Habitat for Humanity - A Great Team!
(May 2011) - Recently, some of the attorneys and administration team at Black McCuskey volunteered their time for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Stark & Carroll Counties.
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Update on Medical Records Fees
(April 2011) - HIPAA, as well as the Ohio Revised Code, permits copy charges when complying with medical records requests. Although HIPAA does not specifically mandate a fee schedule, it does require that the cost be reasonable.
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Physician Employment
(April 2011) - The passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) is likely lead to increased physician employment by hospitals.
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What is an Accountable Care Organization and What is the Role of the Physician?
(April 2011) - An ACO (accountable care organization) is an organization of health care providers that agrees to be accountable for the quality, cost and overall care of Medicare beneficiaries.
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Black McCuskey Holds 22nd Annual Employment Law Seminar
(March 2011) - Black McCuskey the annual Employment Law Seminar at the McKinley Grand on March 2, 2011.
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