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Northern District Court of Ohio Closed to the Public Until May 1

Client Alert
March 24, 2020

In order to protect the public health, and in order to reduce the size of public gatherings and reduce unnecessary travel, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio hereby issues the following order effective immediately:

ALL COURTHOUSES OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO, SHALL BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL MAY 1, 2020. ONLY PERSONS HAVING OFFICIAL BUSINESS AUTHORIZED BY THIS GENERAL ORDER OR BY A PRESIDING JUDGE, INCLUDING CREDENTIALED MEDIA, MAY ENTER COURTHOUSE PROPERTY. THIS APPLIES TO ALL DIVISIONAL LOCATIONS.

The Clerk’s Office intake windows will be closed. Electronic filings may still be made through the CM/ECF system. For those without access to CM/ECF, documents may be submitted by mail, or in the event of an emergency, may be submitted by email to: EmergencyFiling@ohnd.uscourts.gov.

Clerk’s Office staff will be available by telephone from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each business day as follows:

Akron: (330) 252-6020
Cleveland: (216) 357-7011
Toledo: (419) 213-5521
Youngstown: (330) 884-7420

Click here to read the full order.

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Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Deadline: December 31

November 4, 2024The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), which became effective January 1, 2024, imposes strict reporting guidelines on small business owners throughout the country.  The deadline for non-exempt businesses to submit reporting is December 31, 2024.Client Alert

Permanent Injunction of “Heartbeat” Abortion Ban in Ohio

October 28, 2024Hamilton County Common Pleas Judge Christian Jenkins has ruled Ohio’s six-week abortion ban unconstitutional, citing the state’s new reproductive rights amendment. This ruling emphasizes that Ohio law must fully reflect the will of voters, offering clarity for medical providers and safeguarding women's health care rights.Multimedia, Client Alert

Trump vs. Harris: What Could Their Presidencies Mean for Employment Law?

October 22, 2024In the latest 2 episodes of Employment Law After Hours, BMD Partner Bryan Meeks dives deep into the potential employment law changes we could see under two very different 2024 election outcomes with Kamala Harris or Donald Trump.Client Alert

Charitable Planning: A Menu of Options

October 14, 2024Find out ways you can take advantage of charitable planning to minimize the amount of estate taxes due. Here are some of the popular charitable planning techniques, their uses, and some general advice regarding their formation.Multimedia, Client Alert

Nationwide Ban on Non-Compete Agreements: Requirements and Texas Court Decision Explained

September 4, 2024Watch this Employment Law After Hours video to find out about the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) groundbreaking Final Rule that bans non-compete agreements nationwide. This video also explores the recent decision by the Northern District of Texas to enjoin and delay the implementation and enforcement of the Final Rule banning non-compete agreements nationwide.
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