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Frantz Ward is proud to sponsor the Cleveland State University College of Law’s ninth annual Hall of Fame celebration on Friday, November 6. Proceeds will fund scholarships and opportunities for the next generation of lawyers.

Todd Broski earned a Band 1 ranking for Corporate & M&A in Legal 500's 2026 Ohio Elite Guide, his first inclusion on the list. Todd represents buyers, sellers, and investors in high-value transactions involving both privately and publicly held companies. hubs.la/Q04DBmTs0

Frantz Ward has been recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms, ranked by Best Lawyers, earning 11 national and 37 regional rankings. This honor reflects our continued commitment to delivering thoughtful legal guidance and attentive client service. hubs.la/Q04DsdvW0

Congratulations to Thomas Haren on being recognized in the Crain’s Cleveland Business 2026 Who’s Who List for the second consecutive year. The achievement reflects Tom’s leadership and pioneering work at the forefront of Ohio’s legal cannabis industry. hubs.la/Q04Djqww0

Frantz Ward is bringing its real estate professional liability practice to Columbus. Cindy Lammert, Mark Rodio, and Kelly Bokoch will partner with Ben MacDowell to assist real estate clients with professional liability, transaction, and franchise support. hubs.la/Q04D9xGY0

Kelly Bokoch analyzes the Ohio Fifth District Court of Appeals’ decision in Boyer v. Poorman, which underscores the importance of reviewing public property records before completing purchases involving “as is” clauses and the doctrine of caveat emptor. hubs.la/Q04CQ5mC0

Join Mark Rodio and Cindy Lammert at the ACAR 2026 Legal Update on 10/30 as they discuss how everyday shortcuts like texting clients and AI-generated replies can quickly create risk and how the Ohio Division of Real Estate is responding to wholesaling. hubs.la/Q04CLY630

Cannabis operators must collect sensitive patient and employee data to stay licensed, but state rules often lack a roadmap for protecting it. Jim Ickes and Stacey Sanderson explain how this can create exposure and how businesses can get ahead of it. hubs.la/Q04CGTt50

Joel Hlavaty examines the recent joint guidance issued by the Attorneys General of 14 states in which they reasserted that their states will continue to enforce violations of discrimination laws based on the disparate impact theory. hubs.la/Q04CtX080

Mark Rodio spoke with News 5 Cleveland about a Portage County mansion foreclosure that lasted nearly 15 years. Mark noted that most home foreclosures conclude within a year or two and described the procedural avenues that can keep a case open far longer. hubs.la/Q04Ck6f90

Six Frantz Ward attorneys were named to Legal 500's 2026 Ohio Elite: Commercial Disputes list. Congratulations to first-time honorees Mike Frantz Jr. and Susan White and repeat honorees Chris Keim, Christopher Koehler, Angela Lydon, and James Niehaus. hubs.la/Q04C9rpQ0

Frantz Ward is proud to sponsor and attend the Construction Employers Association’s 104th Annual Clambake & Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Thursday, October 22, an evening that honors industry leaders for their service to Northeast Ohio’s construction community.

Is it appropriate to use AI in an article about the misuse of AI? Jenifer Novak breaks down three recent court decisions involving AI-generated errors in filings before explaining ways to use AI in article drafting and how to verify the results. hubs.la/Q04C4qCN0

Being named one of The Plain Dealer's Top Workplaces for an 8th consecutive year shows our commitment to providing our employees with a sustainable work-life balance and opportunities to learn and grow in their careers. We proudly share this testimonial from a member of our team:

Mia Garcia joined a panel of cannabis retail and tech leaders at the OCHBS to discuss ways businesses can keep pace in a crowded field. It explored leveraging data analytics and digital tools as customer expectations rise and profits get harder to protect. hubs.la/Q04BWJ620

Frantz Ward is a Platinum Sponsor of CBIZ’s Ohio Construction Summit on Tuesday, 10/27. We invite our clients and business partners to join us for insightful industry sessions, networking, and a cocktail reception. Be sure to stop by our table to connect! hubs.la/Q04BPcHH0

Thomas Haren will join the “Legal & Compliance Update” panel at the Ohio Cannabis Conference on Thursday, 10/22, in Columbus, bringing together regulators, legislators, and industry leaders to discuss the state of cannabis in Ohio. hubs.la/Q04BDb_70

Greg Gleine examines the NLRB’s first precedent-shifting decision since the Biden era in Lion Elastomers III, which revives the General Motors / Wright Line framework for evaluating employee discipline for misconduct that occurs during protected activity. hubs.la/Q04BjF1N0

Marc Sanchez will examine how allegations of willful misconduct increase risk in a construction dispute, and what it takes to prove or defend against them on a panel at the ABA Forum on Construction Law's 2026 Fall Conference in Boston on Friday, 10/23. hubs.la/Q04Bbbj50

Brian Kelly, Greg Gleine, and Mike Chesney will discuss the latest NLRB updates and the legal issues employers face with remote staff in two presentations at the OSBA's 63rd Annual Midwest Labor and Employment Law Institute in Columbus on 10/15 and 10/16. hubs.la/Q04B1Jjc0