A Court of Appeals ruled that a contractor may recover proven damages, even though the initial claim was for less than the court ultimately awarded. An electrical contractor experienced impact damages when the general contractor repeatedly missed deadlines for temporary building enclosure. The electrical contractor…
In a precedent-setting decision, the Ohio Supreme Court held that the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio failed to enforce Ohio’s Corporate Separation Plan Statute by allowing a utility to offer non-utility electrical services in a competitive market. A provider of competitive retail electric service challenged…
Fanduel sent me an e-mail the other night. They want me to “tell Ohio lawmakers that Ohioans support fantasy sports.” They even had a link for me to click on, “a simple tool to contact my legislators.” Fanduel does not want to see fantasy sports…
In Ohio, pharmacy technicians must be well trained. They complete extensive coursework, practice a range of duties, and learn about the complexities of psychopharmacology. Some even obtain certification through a nine or 12-month course. While the requirements for this career path can be intensive, there…
The nursing license defense attorneys at Graff & McGovern have represented hundreds of nurses in helping them through the Ohio Board of Nursing’s hearing process. In doing so, our attorneys are always learning of different ways in which nurses without legal counsel, nurses with inexperienced…
On May 12, 2017 the Ohio Pharmacy Board’s new Rules regulating Office-Based Opioid Treatment facilities became effective. Earlier this year Ohio passed Senate Bill 319, requiring all non-exempt physicians who treat more than thirty patients for opioid dependence or addiction with a controlled substance to…
Defaulting Contractor Entitled to Quantum Meruit The Trumbull County Court of Appeals has found that a defaulting contractor still may collect the net value of work installed, under the equitable doctrine of quantum meruit. In the case, a homeowner terminated the construction contractor’s work “after…
On March 29, the Ohio Department of Commerce announced Kevin R. Allard as the new Superintendent of the Division of Financial Institutions (the “Division”) effective immediately. Allard took over as Interim Superintendent this past December after the sudden resignation of Charles Dolezal, who had held…
The Ohio State Bar Association hosted a Medical Marijuana Rules continuing legal education course on May 2, 2017. John Izzo and Levi Tkach of Graff & McGovern attended. Speakers included Steven W. Schierholt, Executive Director, State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy; Justin Hunt, Chief Operating…
Federal agencies in Ohio announced several new construction projects specifically with prime contracts for the specialty trades. The federal government is seeking contractors for the following projects: Solar Panel Installation, Federal facilities in Monclova and Whitehall, Ohio, $1 to $5 million. Chiller replacement in VA…
