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Frantz Ward is sponsoring The Western Reserve (OH) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated’s 2026 Haute on the Lake fundraiser on Saturday, 3/28. Proceeds from the event will support The Links, Incorporated in providing enriching social programs for communities in Greater Cleveland.

Jean E. Smith Gonnell provided insights on how cannabis legislation and second amendment rights intersect in a presentation titled “Lawyers, Guns, and Money: Second Amendment Rights and Cannabis,” at CBA-CLE's 10th Annual Cannabis Symposium. hubs.la/Q048l3_V0

EEOC Lawsuit and Fortune 500 Letter Signal New Phase of Enforcement on Workplace Diversity Programs jdsupra.com/legalnews/eeoc…

Frantz Ward is proud to sponsor Lakewood Catholic Academy’s Spring Gala on Saturday, March 21, which will raise funds to help the school provide children with high-quality education and prepare them to become the next generation of leaders.

Ryan Smith examines two EEOC actions that signal increased scrutiny of workplace diversity initiatives, such as whether access to professional opportunities complies with Title VII’s prohibition on employment decisions based on protected characteristics. hubs.la/Q047BPPW0

Ohio’s E-Verify Requirements for Nonresidential Construction Contractors Takes Effect on March 19. Is There a Catch? jdsupra.com/legalnews/ohio…

Lindsey Siegler discusses the Ohio Supreme Court's decision in Eddy v. Farmers Property & Casualty Insurance Co., addressing discovery disputes in insurance bad faith litigation and how courts should evaluate privilege claims involving insurer claim files. hubs.ly/Q046Y3xC0

Drew Hanna, Ben Kerns, and Jon Scandling examine Ohio’s new E-Verify Workforce Integrity Act, outlining who is covered by the Act, what compliance requires, and how the law may conflict with existing federal E-Verify rules governing employee verification. hubs.la/Q046NjQW0

Frantz Ward is proud to sponsor JLC’s annual Spring Together gala on Saturday, 3/14. The event will feature the Women of Impact Awards, raising funds to support the organization’s mission to enact positive change in the Greater Cleveland community through women-led initiatives.

EEOC Changes Course Regarding Employee Bathroom Access Based Upon Gender Identity jdsupra.com/legalnews/eeoc…

Patrick Walsh breaks down the reasoning used to define the meaning of “within one year” in Sauter v. Integrity Cycles. He details the rulings of the case, how the Court made those decisions, and how the definition can impact litigation and future cases. hubs.la/Q046y_Fg0

Megan Bennett examines the recent EEOC changes regarding protections for transgender employees and the implications of its decision, which ruled that federal employers may require employees to use the restroom that aligns with their biological sex. hubs.la/Q046p-Pp0

Colleen Murnane and Jennifer Phillips were recently honored in Crain’s Cleveland Business’ 2026 Notable Women in Law feature. Colleen and Jen reflected on their careers so far and offered personal insights in their profile for the publication. hubs.la/Q0463jfK0

Frantz Ward is pleased to sponsor and attend Magnificat High School’s Gala on Saturday, March 7, supporting the girls’ Catholic high school in providing a wide range of academic, co-curricular, service, and spiritual growth opportunities for its students.

Frantz Ward is proud to celebrate Women’s History Month and the 115th annual International Women’s Day, honoring the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women within our firm, the legal industry, and beyond. hubs.la/Q045SZjv0

How Deep Is Your Bench? Preparation for Collective Bargaining jdsupra.com/legalnews/how-…

What if the person managing your collective bargaining agreement resigned just as it was about to expire? Greg Gleine discusses the MLBPA’s struggles after its Executive Director's resignation and shares strategies to help prepare for similar scenarios. hubs.la/Q045C6tn0

Jordan Weeks analyzes the additional risks contractors assume when unintentionally performing design work for construction projects and provides strategies for reducing the responsibilities taken on in the February edition of Properties Magazine. hubs.la/Q045rhtZ0

Jamie Rasor has joined the firm’s Litigation Practice Group as an Associate, leveraging her experience in third- and first- party liability matters to assist clients throughout all stages of litigation, arbitration, mediation, and settlement conferences. hubs.la/Q045bL0r0

What Can Employers Expect From the New NLRB Quorum? jdsupra.com/legalnews/what…