News & Legal Updates Archive

Texas recently amended its data breach notification law, providing a few noteworthy changes.  The amended law took effect on September 1, 2023, and entities conducting business in the state should contemplate the provisions carefully. 

New guidance from the EEOC is intended to assist employers as they deal with the significant changes in the workplace and the law since the EEOC last issued guidance on workplace harassment in 1999.

McDonald Hopkins tax attorney and Managing Member of the Cleveland office, David Kall, shared his perspective on how Ohio HB 33 overhauls taxes, impacting individuals and businesses, in a commentary article published by Crain's Cleveland Business. 

McDonald Hopkins strategic advisory and restructuring attorney Maria Carr shared her perspective on changes in bankruptcy communications when the business in question operates within the cryptocurrency market, in an article published in the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal. 

A recent court decision in Michigan highlights the importance of jurisdictional considerations when it comes to litigation and what businesses need to consider to ensure their rights are protected and cases are tried in the appropriate venue.

California is rolling out a new restriction on non-compete agreements that incentivizes employees to file lawsuits in California to invalidate non-compete agreements .

How do you stay one-step ahead when you didn’t know you were even in the race? The unsavory truth is no business is safe from cyber threats, criminals target everyone whether you are a Fortune 500 company or the mom-and-pop shop on the corner. The extent of damage caused by a security incident can be mitigated by implementing a few key steps both before and during an incident.

Daniel Borek, Maria Carr, Kirstyn Wildey Fritz, Ashley Jericho, Jacob Radecki, Heather Shumaker, and Mark Steiner named Members at McDonald Hopkins.

Mitchell Capp, an Associate in Detroit who focuses primarily on business counseling and litigation, was recently featured in Lawyer Minds, an online publication that profiles lawyers who have built successful law practices, created novel new legal theories, donated thousands of hours to pro bono work and obtained impressive trial results on behalf of their clients.

A new regulation for the safe transfer of any personal data of UK individuals relevant to the UK-US Data Bridge has been set under the UK Extension to the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, with a start date of October 12, 2023.

India recently passed its long-awaited Digital Personal Data Protection Act. It is an expansive law with carve-outs that provide rights for individuals and obligations on organizations operating under its purview.

McDonald Hopkins continues to strengthen and diversify its national Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group with the addition of Joseph McNelis III, who joins the firm as Counsel.

McDonald Hopkins labor and employment attorney Jennifer Phillips provided insight to News 5 Cleveland on how the UAW's strike strategy could negatively impact workers. 

Senator Andrew Brenner recently introduced the Ohio Craft Brewer Freedom Act – a law intended to allow small craft brewers to negotiate with distributors outside of the constrains of the Ohio Alcoholic Beverages Franchise Act.

Blair Dawson and Eric Benson partner up to discuss the SEC adoption of new cybersecurity rules for public companies and the intersection with insurance, in an article for McGriff Executive Risk Advisors. 

McDonald Hopkins continues to bolster the strength of its Business Law Department with the addition of two new attorneys to its Chicago office - Jason Faust and Samuel Tallman. 

Washington is raising the bar by heightening the privacy protections offered at the state-level to individuals when it comes to the collection of health data.

The California Privacy Protection Agency recently published updated draft regulations that consider the implications of AI and automated decision-making technology. 

A recent Michigan Court of Appeals opinion emphasizes the nuances of conjunctive language and the importance of vigilant contract drafting.

Effective January 1, 2025, businesses operating within the state of Delaware or engaging in the collection of data from Delaware residents will be mandated to observe certain data privacy principles when collecting personal information.

A recent decision by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York might mean big consequences for companies experiencing data breaches.

Ohio private employers will pay nearly $90 million dollars less in premiums in the next fiscal year due to an 8% rate reduction. Public employers will pay nearly $8 million less in premiums next year thanks to a rate cut of nearly 4%.

Insights from McDonald Hopkins' manufacturing and supply chain team on how to best position your company if you are faced with costly and lengthy litigation due to a supply disruption.

A court ruling has resurrected a lawsuit by two former McDonald’s employees that sought class-action status in their lawsuit alleging that the company’s hiring practices violate antitrust laws.

Annual salary level to qualify for exempt status could potentially move from $35,568 to $55,068 per year for white-collar exemption positions.

Addressing one of the myriad of impending administrative headaches for employers stemming from SECURE Act 2.0, the IRS released Notice 2023-62 regarding catch-up contributions

Starting January 1, 2024, health care facilities and provider organizations that are parties to covered Illinois M&A transactions or new contractual affiliations will be required to submit advance notice to the Illinois Attorney General under Illinois Public Act 103-0526 (House Bill 2222), which Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law on August 11, 2023.

Ruling yet again shifts NLRB focus to a standard that is more “employee friendly.”

Jennifer Phillips has joined McDonald Hopkins LLC as a Member in the Litigation Department, adding her experience and expertise to the firm’s Labor and Employment Practice Group in Cleveland.

46 McDonald Hopkins attorneys recognized as Best Lawyers in America and nine attorneys recognized as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America

Nine attorneys at McDonald Hopkins have been selected to the 2023 Michigan Super Lawyers and Michigan Rising Stars lists.

Jack Daniel's Properties v. VIP Products says "not so fast."

McDonald Hopkins' Marc Carmel quoted by Bloomberg Law discussing bankruptcy litigation funding arrangements.

McDonald Hopkins is proud to congratulate Margaret O’Bryon on her appointment by the Supreme Court of Ohio to the Commission on Certification of Attorneys as specialists.

New rules require SEC registrants to rapidly disclose “material cybersecurity incidents” and annually offer “material information” regarding registrants’ cybersecurity risk management practices.

Ryann Whalen has joined McDonald Hopkins LLC as Of Counsel in the firm’s Business Department in Chicago, adding her over 28 years of experience and expertise to the firm’s Estate Planning and Probate Practice Group.

Ivan Gracic has joined McDonald Hopkins LLC as an Associate, adding his patent expertise to the firm’s Intellectual Property Department.   

Holm Belsheim has joined McDonald Hopkins LLC as an Associate in the Litigation Department, adding his expertise to the firm’s national Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group.

As a way to extort victims and scare impacted entities into paying a ransom, ransomware groups like CL0P have started to post stolen data on the publicly accessible internet.

In an announcement yesterday, Microsoft declared it will be expanding access to wider cloud security logs in the coming months to customers worldwide at no additional cost. Specifically, with the new changes, log data previously only available at the Microsoft Purview Audit (Premium) subscription level will soon become accessible to Microsoft Purview Audit (Standard) subscription level customers. Additionally, Microsoft announced that it is also increasing the default retention period for Audit Standard customers from 90 days to 180 days.

A ransomware attack is one of the most serious events that a business can experience. A cybercriminal locking up computer systems can bring operations to a standstill for weeks, months, or even longer. Sensitive business data is often stolen, ransomed, and possibly leaked. Does your organization have a comprehensive and foolproof plan in place if hit? If not, here are some things to consider.

Allison Spears has joined McDonald Hopkins LLC as an Associate in the Litigation Department, adding her expertise to the firm’s national Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group.

Nickoli Miguel has joined McDonald Hopkins LLC as an Associate in the Litigation Department, adding his expertise to the firm’s national Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group.

The Supreme Court's decision in Groff v. DeJoy will have a significant impact on how employers evaluate and provide religious accommodations.

Monique Waterman has joined McDonald Hopkins LLC as an Associate in the Litigation Department, adding her experience to the firm’s commercial litigation team and construction team.

McDonald Hopkins members Peter M. Bernhardt and John T. Metzger have been selected to the 2023 Florida Super Lawyers list. Additionally, McDonald Hopkins member Craig Distel has been selected to the 2023 Florida Rising Stars list.  

McDonald Hopkins is proud to congratulate members David Agay and Stephen Gross on their selection to the 2023 Lawdragon 500 Leading Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers Guide.

There are three guidelines every business should be mindful of when dealing with a government investigation into a cyberattack.

Information on resources prepared by the Panel of National Pathology Leaders (PNPL) that offer insight and guidance on AI and digital pathology. 

Patrick O’Meara and Margaret Redshaw have joined the Litigation Department of McDonald Hopkins LLC in the firm’s Chicago office, adding to the firm’s deep commercial litigation expertise.