Ohio recently passed Sub. Senate Bill 263, the Notary Modernization Act. It will take effect on September 20, 2019. This will allow the Secretary of State to authorize notaries public who are Ohio residents to perform notarizations online using live video links, electronic signatures, and…
On May 20, 2019, Governor Mike DeWine signed Executive Order 2019-16D. The Governor created a working group to determine if the State Medical Board of Ohio thoroughly and properly investigated and responded to allegations of sexual abuse by Richard Strauss. The working group, however, ran…
Ohio has taken a significant step toward making it easier for military families to obtain professional licenses within the state. Military families often face difficulties when they move from one state to another, which can happen every few years. For service members and spouses not…
When you apply for a professional license in Ohio, you are required to prove that you are suitable for that license. However, once you have a license, an agency may only take that license away including by denying a renewal application if it proves you…
This post is a guest post from Beverly Nelson of Stand Up for Caregivers. Ms. Nelson may be reached at beverly@standupforcaregivers.org. Knowing how to help a senior loved one cope after losing their spouse is an enormous job, and it can come with so many…
When customers walk into their local bar or their favorite restaurant, they will undoubtedly notice the various ads and promotional materials featuring assorted alcohols and other related products. These include everything from the neon signs and posters on the walls to the coasters and napkin…
Regulatory boards are concerned about your criminal history. In some cases, despite your qualifications, your criminal history can prevent you from obtaining your license. Under the old law, you could ask to have your records sealed if you had two misdemeanors and no felonies, or…
Graff & McGovern’s Josh Brown will be presenting a Continuing Legal Education course to the Christian Legal Society on Friday, December 7, 2018. He will be discussing legislation that affects the practice of Christianity in Ohio. You can sign up by emailing Deb Dunkerley at:DLDunkerley@yahoo.com….
When the Legislature drafted the Medical Marijuana Control Act, it decided that fifteen percent of all cultivator, processor, and dispensary licenses must go to applicants that are owned and operated by Ohio residents who were part of economically disadvantaged groups (EDG). The statute defined EDGs…
As Levi Tkach explained last year, pharmacy technicians were required to be registered with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy by April 6, 2018. As with any new professional license requirement, many individuals who had been working successfully as pharmacy technicians for years submitted applications that…
