Ohio Bar’s 25 Mile Challenge for Mental Wellness

Team Martin Browne was victorious in the recent OSBA challenge – our team of 12 members (comprised of attorneys, staff & friends of the firm) – had a last-minute surge and overcame our closest challenger, Team Ohio Bar, with 23 team members. Martin Browne ended the month of May with 2,502.3 miles and Ohio Bar finished with 2,055.30 miles. Team Martin Browne was led by Attorney Randall Comer and his biking prowess – he was the top individual participant with 552.9 miles. Attorney Dina Cary was also very competitive and pulled out a 2nd place finish! Rounding out the top ten were 4 more members of Team Martin Browne. All our team members went above and beyond the 25-mile challenge.

Employment Law Update: OSHA Guidance for COVID-19

On January 29, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) released new guidance for employers to help keep workers safe from COVID-19 exposure.  OSHA has determined that implementation of a COVID-19 prevention program is the most effective way to reduce spread.  To create an effective program, addressing the following elements are recommended:

  • Conduct a hazard assessment for your work place;
  • Identify control measures to control the spread of COVID-19;
  • Adopt policies to address employee absences in a way that encourages potentially infected employees to remain at home rather than punishes them;
  • Ensure COVID-19 policies and procedures are communicated in multiple languages to accommodate a multi-lingual workforce; and
  • Implement protections against retaliation for those who raise COVID-19-related concerns.

The guidance from OSHA provides a comprehensive guideline for developing a prevention program that will help you provide a safe and healthful workplace.

The information contained in this legal update is not intended as a substitute for professional legal advice and its receipt does not constitute an attorney-client relationship.  If you have any questions about this information, please contact your attorney at Martin, Browne, Hull & Harper, P.L.L.

Glen Helen Association Works to Secure the Future of Glen Helen

September 4th, 2020
Associate Ben Hooper, a proud member of the Board of Directors of the Glen Helen Association, was on hand to celebrate the recent announcement that the GHA is now the proud owner, steward, and operator of a favorite local nature preserve, Glen Helen.  Ben’s grandparents were long-time Yellow Springs residents and their property bordered the Glen.

Please visit the Association’s website to learn more about this worthy non-profit.

 

Avid Cyclist, Randall Comer, Touts Bike Trails as Local Asset and Potential Economic Booster

MBHH Partner, Randall Comer, can often be found enjoying the great outdoors on his bicycle. Nice weather even calls for a bike ride to and from the office. In addition to the health and environmental benefits, Attorney Comer believes that the bike trails can offer a boost to the local economy. Please read this article for more information on Springfield as a hub along the Miami Valley Bike Trails.

Staying Connected With Clients – MBHH Goes Remote

As you are probably aware, Governor DeWine issued an order for Ohioans to stay at home to prevent the continuing spread of COVID-19. Under the order, legal services are considered essential and, as such, our firm remains ready to assist you with your legal needs. Although we are minimizing in-person appointments, our attorneys and staff members, many of whom will be working remotely, are available by telephone and email to assist you. 

Please do not hesitate to call upon us for assistance during these challenging times and stay well.

If you are having any difficulty reaching your contact, please feel free to contact our main line at (937) 324-5541 for assistance.

Standing Up to POTS – Sponsorship

MBHH was a gold level sponsor for the 6th Annual Standing Up to POTS 5k/2k.  The event, held on October 5th in Springfield, raised awareness of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome.  In addition to the sponsorship, several members of the firm formed a team to participate in the event and raise funds for research. More information about this condition can be found by visiting http://standinguptopots.org/