Jun 8, 2023
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.
Mar 31, 2021
On March 11, 2021, The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) was signed into law and includes key employment provisions of which employers should be aware.
Please see the attached legal updates regarding the 100% COBRA subsidy that will go into effect on April 1, 2021 and the extended tax credits and benefit expansion applicable to leave under the FFCRA.
Martin Browne will continue to monitor these situations and provide updates, as appropriate. Our attorneys are on hand to answer your questions and provide guidance on how to navigate these critical issues. Please contact Shannon Wahl, Randall Comer, Steve McCready, or any attorney in Martin Browne’s Labor & Employment Practice group to discuss how this update may impact your business.
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.
Jan 15, 2021
Randall M. Comer, President of the Clark County Bar Association (2020-2021), and other leaders of the local bar association released the following press release:
The members of the Clark County Bar Association condemn in the strongest terms the attack last week on the United States Capitol. The Rule of Law, free and fair elections, and the peaceful transfer of power are the cornerstones of our democracy. The reprehensible acts of those who attacked the Capitol in an effort to disrupt the certification of the Electoral College vote are repugnant to the ideals upon which our nation was founded. As lawyers, we respect and support the constitutional rights of citizens to peacefully assemble and protest. However, those who resort to lawlessness and violence shall never find sympathy nor support from those in the legal profession sworn to uphold and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States and the State of Ohio.
The Clark County Bar Association is a professional association of local lawyers with more than 130 members. Held to high ethical standards, lawyers not only have a duty to their clients, but also to the legal system and the public it serves. As such, lawyers have a responsibility to educate the public regarding the importance of the Rule of Law and promote respect for the legal system.
In an article published in the Springfield News-Sun, President Comer further stated: “As lawyers we have a sworn duty to support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States and the State of Ohio.” Mr. Comer believes it is that duty which compelled the association to issue the release speaking to the higher ideals upon which our nation was founded and against the lawless violence that occurred last Wednesday.
Jan 15, 2021
Martin Browne is pleased to announce that two attorneys from the firm have again been named 2021 Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars.
Super Lawyers Magazine recognizes those who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement as Super Lawyers. Randall M. Comer was named a 2021 Ohio Super Lawyer. He was previously selected to Super Lawyers in 2011-2013 and 2017-2020. He was also named a Rising Star in 2005. Attorney Comer is a top rated Employment & Labor Attorney in Springfield, Ohio.
Rising Stars are chosen by their peers as up-and-coming lawyers in Ohio. Daniel L. Bey was named a 2021 Ohio Rising Star, previously selected as the same in 2019-2020. Attorney Bey is a top rated Real Estate Attorney in Urbana, Ohio.
Oct 1, 2020
Partner Randall M. Comer has been named a 2021 “Lawyer of the Year” in the practice area of Labor Law – Management in the Dayton region by Best Lawyers. This recognition is based on a peer-review survey and symbolizes excellence in practice. More information on the honorees and publication can be found on the Best Lawyers website. As always, the team members in the Labor & Employment practice area at MBHH stand ready to assist current and potential clients with their legal needs.
Apr 24, 2020
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.
