On May 1, the Presiding and Administrative Judges of the Hamilton County Common Pleas and Hamilton County Municipal Court issued an administrative order regarding courthouse access. The order stated that access to the courthouse will be limited to those who are...
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Coronavirus Updates
Covid-19 Prison Update
The COVID-19 global pandemic has created unprecedented circumstances in our communities. As society continues to adjust to self-isolation and quarantine, we can only hope that life as we knew it returns to "normal" as soon as possible. While social distancing and...
Governor DeWine Announces Plan Regarding Ohio Prisons
On April 7, Governor DeWine announced his plan going forward to decrease the prison population in light of the Coronavirus. In noting the difficulty of social distancing for both inmates and staff the Governor announced a plan to release two classes of inmates. The...
Information For Businesses And Individuals During Uncertain Times
COVID-19 has undoubtedly caused all of us to adjust to a new way of life. As much as it has impacted your personal lives, we also imagine it has impacted your business and professional lives as well. In challenging times, the attorneys at ...
Coronavirus Doubles Risk of Mass Bankruptcies
According to an article on Yahoo! Finance the risk of mass bankruptcies has doubled due to the spread of the Coronavirus in the United States. NYU Stern School of Business professor emeritus Ed Altman stated that "distress in the corporate debt market has now reached...
Filing For Bankruptcy In Ohio During Coronavirus Pandemic
The COVID-19 virus has caused stress on so many aspects of our daily lives. For many people, theses stresses span from how to stay healthy to how to make ends meet. The financial stress caused by COVID-19 can be seen on small businesses and individuals alike. For...
Hamilton County Sheriff Announces Potential Charges For Non-Essential Businesses That Do Not Follow Orders
Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Neil announced that non-essential businesses as defined by the State order that goes into effect tonight at midnight will face charges if they are caught remaining open more than once. He indicated that businesses would receive a warning if...
Coronavirus (“COVID-19”) Update: The Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Weighs In
Yesterday morning, we discussed changes in court policies and how some courts and jails across Ohio are working together to release low-risk inmates. Yesterday afternoon, during Governor DeWine's press conference, Ohio's Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor...
Ohio to Close Most BMV’s Due to Coronavirus
Governor Mike DeWine announced on March 18, 2020, that 181 BMV registrar offices will be close at the end of business that day. Five offices will remain open as they are essential and are able to issue and renew CDL's. As a result, Ohio drivers will not be able to...
How Has the Coronavirus Pandemic Impacted the Courts and Jails in Southwest Ohio?
Unfortunately, court policies and procedures have seemingly evolved day-by-day due to the coronavirus ("COVID-19") pandemic. The fact every court has implemented a unique policy adds to the frustration. Without uniformity in procedure, everyone must be extra diligent...