In this article, Kohnen & Patton Partner Andrew J. Hogan examines how a landlord’s common law duty to mitigate damages can be waived by written lease provisions.
In this article, Kohnen & Patton LLP Litigation attorney Kimberly K. Kyle discusses additional insured endorsement issues and how to avoid “illusory” Certificates of Insurance
On January 12, 2021 Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed into law H.B. 352, which significantly changes the procedures and time limits for filing discrimination claims under Ohio law. In this article, Kohnen & Patton partner Anthony J. Caruso examines the key reforms in H.B. 352 and their impact on future litigation involving employment discrimination.
In this article, Kohnen & Patton LLP Estate Planning attorney Keith D. Meyer discusses the use of a financial institution as a successor trustee and address the common concerns clients may have with appointing a corporate trustee.
The use of special needs trusts in estate planning and asset protection planning has grown rapidly over the past two decades as the applicable law has developed and public awareness has increased. In this article, Kohnen & Patton Estate Planning and Probate partner Chad S. Levin covers some of the fundamentals of special needs trusts.
On Monday, September 14, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 606 into law granting broad state-law immunity for Covid-19 related claims to a wide range of entities such as businesses and health care providers. This article by David T. Zummo provides a brief summary of the law and the immunity protections granted by it.
Planning for the unexpected can be a daunting exercise which many of us put off in hope of avoiding the need to do so. This article outlines three common scenarios which may be avoided by taking the suggested steps.
The COVID-19 pandemic has nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities in the United States asking many questions about litigation and possible immunity in the wake of this unprecedented event. Michelle A. Cheek addresses some of those concerns in this article.