Episodes

  • Do You Hear That? Employers Facing Rise in OSHA section 11(c) Whistleblower Complaints

    Do You Hear That? Employers Facing Rise in OSHA section 11(c) Whistleblower Complaints
    Dec 2 2023
    Season 01 Episode 25 In recent years, the number of OSHA Whistleblower complaints has been steadily on the rise, but why? In the newest episode of Shoveling Smoke, Frantz Ward Partner Christina Niro joins host Chris Koehler as they discuss current trends, how an OSHA whistleblower complaint gets filed and investigated, and how to prepare for and defend against them. Host: Christopher C. Koehler Guest: Christina Niro
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    19 mins
  • Labor and Employment Updates in 2023 – A Preview of Frantz Ward’s Annual Labor Seminar

    Labor and Employment Updates in 2023 – A Preview of Frantz Ward’s Annual Labor Seminar
    Dec 2 2023
    Season 01 Episode 24 The labor and employment fields seem like they’re in a constant state of change. If you’re looking for an update, why not learn from the best? Labor & Employment Practice Group Partner Christina Niro joins host Chris Koehler as she summarizes some of the recent labor and employment updates that will be covered during the firm’s upcoming annual L&E seminar, “Avoiding Panda-monium in the Workplace,” happening June 14, 2023. Host: Christopher C. Koehler Guest: Christina Niro
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    16 mins
  • Filling the Employment Gap: A Conversation with Team NEO’s Jacob Duritsky

    Filling the Employment Gap: A Conversation with Team NEO’s Jacob Duritsky
    Dec 2 2023
    Season 01 Episode 23 As businesses continue to face challenges in locating and retaining employees, it’s clear that a key to the growth and success of Northeast Ohio’s economy is the development of the workforce and talent to fill existing job opportunities and those on the horizon. Team NEO’s Jacob Duritsky joins Frantz Ward’s Chris Koehler to discuss Team NEO’s 2022 Aligning Opportunities Report, which provides data-driven insights into our region’s talent demand/supply gap. We address the results of the research and how businesses and employees can capitalize on those insights to close the gap to make the region more competitive and ensure prosperity for all Northeast Ohioans. Host: Christopher C. Koehler Guest: Jacob Duritsky
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    27 mins
  • HR Evolved: How Attorneys can Partner with HR Professionals in a Constantly Changing World

    HR Evolved: How Attorneys can Partner with HR Professionals in a Constantly Changing World
    Dec 2 2023
    Season 01 Episode 22 Human Resources is an ever-changing field and the Pandemic only seemed to demonstrate this further. From updating guidelines, to updating technology, the evolution of HR in the last few years alone is enough to put even the most ardent of HR professionals through the wringer. Now more than ever, HR professionals are relying on their attorneys, both in-house and outside counsel, to partner with them to navigate difficult issues. To help better make sense of it all, Chief People and Human Resources Officer for Equity Trust, Amy Hall, joins the podcast to discuss the change and development of HR functions in 2022 and beyond. Host: Alannah C. Guy Guest: Amy Hall
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    31 mins
  • Where There’s A Will, There’s A Way

    Where There’s A Will, There’s A Way
    Dec 2 2023
    Season 01 Episode 21 Will my family be taken care of when I am no longer around? Who will take care of me if I become incapacitated? Although these are questions we often don’t like to consider, the Covid-19 pandemic woke many people up to the need to have an estate plan in place. Frantz Ward attorney Rick Humiston joins the podcast to discuss the basic elements of Estate Planning as well as some additional planning suggestions for business owners. Host: Alannah C. Guy Guest: Richard C. Humiston
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    16 mins
  • Reading the Fine Print: Making Your Terms and Conditions Match Your Business Goals and Risks

    Reading the Fine Print: Making Your Terms and Conditions Match Your Business Goals and Risks
    Dec 1 2023
    Season 01 Episode 20 As Pete Seeger said, "Education is when you read the fine print; experience is what you get when you don't." As world events continue to have lingering impacts on the transaction of business, some companies are learning the hard way that their contractual Terms and Conditions don't align with their current business risks and goals. Terms and Conditions are not "one size fits all," so it's important to evaluate them regularly and to tailor them to your company's current business needs. Frantz Ward attorney Alanna Guy joins the podcast to discuss the foundational elements of partnering with clients to evaluate and negotiate Terms and Conditions. Host: Christopher C. Koehler Guest: Alannah C. Guy
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    20 mins
  • Business Law Update: A Primer on Ohio’s Revised LLC Act

    Business Law Update: A Primer on Ohio’s Revised LLC Act
    Dec 1 2023
    Season 01 Episode 19 Ohio recently modernized its laws governing limited liability companies through the Revised Limited Liability Company Act. The revised regulations apply to all Ohio limited liability companies, regardless of when organized, making it crucial for Ohio LLCs to understand the changes and their potential impact. Frantz Ward attorney Michael Gibbons joins the podcast to highlight the key changes and the impact those can have on LLCs in Ohio. Host: Alannah C. Guy Guest: Michael H. Gibbons
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    16 mins
  • Unpacking the Packing: A Perspective on the Efforts to Expand the Supreme Court

    Unpacking the Packing: A Perspective on the Efforts to Expand the Supreme Court
    Dec 1 2023
    Season 01 Episode 18 Controversy regarding the claimed increased partisanship of the U.S. Supreme Court and efforts to change the Court's makeup by expanding its numbers continues to be in the headlines. So Shoveling Smoke thought it would be interesting to take a historical and constitutional look at how the Court's number was established, how it has been the subject of threatened changes in the past, and what the Committee established by President Biden had to say about the issue. Frantz Ward partner Greg Farkas joins the podcast to walk us through these issues and give us an idea of the practical pros and cons of what an expansion of the Court might mean. Host: Michael E. Smith Guest: Gregory R. Farkas
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    29 mins