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...
Martin Browne Concludes OSBA Challenge
MARTIN, BROWNE, HULL & HARPER, PLL accepted the Ohio Bar 25 Mile Challenge for Mental Wellness Campaign and crushed the goal! The challenge was organized by the Ohio State Bar Association in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month (May), to encourage...
Martin Browne Welcomes New Attorney
Martin, Browne, Hull & Harper, P.L.L. (“Martin Browne”) is pleased to announce the addition of local native, Anthony M. Edwards, to the firm. As an associate of the firm, Mr. Edwards will be assisting with providing exceptional legal services to the firm’s...
Employment Law Update: The American Rescue Plan Act of 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,...
Martin Browne Acquires Mad River Title Agency
Martin, Browne, Hull & Harper, P.L.L. (“Martin Browne”) is pleased to announce the expansion of its presence into Logan County as of January 1, 2021. Richard A. Hemphill, Attorney and Title Agent, and his staff at Mad River Title have joined the firm of Martin...