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Harpst Becker Attorneys Named to 2027 Ohio Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars Lists
Harpst Becker is pleased to congratulate five of its attorneys recognized in the 2027 Ohio Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars® lists. John W. Becker, Todd A. Harpst, Nicholas J. Horrigan, and Joseph R. Spoonster were selected to the 2027 Ohio Super Lawyers® list, while...
Harpst Becker Attorneys Recognized in the 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®
Harpst Becker is pleased to announce that six of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. The attorneys received recognition across several practice areas, including commercial litigation, construction, insurance,...
Anti-SLAPP Legislation Comes to Ohio
Effective April 9, 2025, Ohio has enacted its first Anti-SLAPP statute, codified at R.C. 2747.01 to 2747.06. “SLAPP” stands for Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation. These types of claims are often filed by individuals, businesses, or organizations in...
Appellate Court Ruling Protects Commercial Property Owners from Government Overreach in Eminent Domain Cases
Harpst Becker Member, Joseph Spoonster, recently argued and won an important decision benefiting commercial property owners in eminent domain cases. The Fifth District Court of Appeals recently ruled that property tax valuations are admissible evidence in an...
LEGAL UPDATE – Corporate Transparency Act BOI Report Whiplash – Report Deadlines are Suspended Again
Corporate Transparency Act BOI Report Whiplash – Report Deadlines are Suspended Again We previously reported that a federal judge in Texas issued a nationwide injunction blocking the federal government from enforcing the anti-money laundering law that required most...
LEGAL UPDATE – U.S. Appeals Court Lifts Nationwide Injunction – BOI Reports Now Due By January 13th
U.S. Appeals Court Lifts Nationwide Injunction – BOI Reports Now Due By January 13th We previously reported that a federal judge in Texas issued a nationwide injunction blocking the federal government from enforcing the anti-money laundering law that required most...
LEGAL UPDATE – BOI Reporting Rule is on Ice After Federal Court’s Nationwide Injunction
BOI Reporting Rule is on Ice After Federal Court’s Nationwide Injunction On December 3, 2024, a Texas Federal Court issued a nationwide preliminary injunction blocking the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) from enforcing its Beneficial Ownership...
HARPST BECKER LAWYERS RECOGNIZED IN THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® 2025 EDITION
Harpst Becker is proud to have six of its lawyers recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 Edition for their demonstrated excellence in the legal profession. Below is the list of Harpst Becker lawyers recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers in America...
LEGAL UPDATE – HB 50 REDEFINES THE SCOPE OF THE OHIO HOME CONSTRUCTION SUPPLIERS SERVICES ACT
HB50 Redefines the Scope of the Ohio Home Construction Suppliers Services Act Earlier this week, Governor Mike DeWine signed HB 50, which (among other things) redefined the scope of the Ohio Home Construction Suppliers Services Act (“HCSSA”) to include...
LEGAL UPDATE – FTC SCRAPS NONCOMPETES; DOL HIKES EXEMPT EMPLOYEE SALARY AMOUNT
FTC Makes Big Move to Block Noncompetes Noncompete agreements have been a common tool in employment relationships, restricting employees from working for competitors or starting their own competing ventures after leaving a company. However, yesterday the Federal Trade...