Martin, Browne, Hull & Harper P.L.L. Names Benjamin D. Noll, Esq. as Partner
Martin Browne is pleased to announce that Benjamin D. Noll has been named a Partner with the Firm. Mr. Noll graduated from Clark-Shawnee High School, The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science, and The University of Toledo College of Law, where he graduated...
Legal Update – Tracking Company-Owned Vehicles
Last year, Ohio passed a new law regulating the use of tracking devices on company-owned vehicles. In case you missed it, we are writing to provide you with a brief overview of employers’ rights and responsibilities under this new law, as well as best practices to...
Martin Browne Attorneys Named to 2026 Super Lawyers
Martin, Browne, Hull & Harper, PLL announces the selection of two attorneys to the 2026 Ohio Super Lawyers list. Randall M. Comer has received the 2026 Super Lawyer distinction as a top-rated Employment & Labor Attorney in Ohio. Attorney Comer was previously...
Martin Browne Attorneys Named to 2025 Super Lawyers
Martin, Browne, Hull & Harper, PLL announces the selection of two attorneys to the 2025 Ohio Super Lawyers list. Randall M. Comer has received the 2025 Super Lawyer distinction as a top-rated Employment & Labor Attorney in Springfield Ohio. Attorney Comer...
SHRMA Member Spotlight: Shannon Wahl
Nationwide Block of the FTC’s Non-Compete Rule
On August 20, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas effectively blocked the Federal Trade Commission’s non-compete rule from taking effect. The rule, scheduled to go into effect on September 4, was challenged in federal courts in Texas,...
Downtown Urbana Welcomes “DORA”
The Urbana City Council approved a DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area) for Downtown Urbana and this move was recently welcomed by downtown businesses and local community groups with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The overall purpose of a DORA is to enhance...
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...
Two Martin Browne Attorneys Named to 2023 Super Lawyers
Martin, Browne, Hull & Harper, PLL announces the selection of two partners to the 2023 Ohio Super Lawyers list. Randall M. Comer has received the 2023 Super Lawyer distinction as a top-rated Employment & Labor Attorney in Springfield Ohio. Attorney Comer was...
Employment Law Legal Update: U.S. Department of Labor Increased OSHA Civil Penalties for 2023
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) recently increased its civil monetary penalties. As of January 17, 2023, OSHA’s maximum penalties were increased as follows: Penalties for “serious” and “other-than-serious” violations were increased from...