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The Top 9 Questions Ohio Employers Must Answer Before Employees Return to Work
The Top 9 Questions Ohio Employers Must Answer Before Employees Return to Work

The Top 9 Questions Ohio Employers Must Answer Before Employees Return to Work

Governor DeWine announced that Ohio’s economy could begin its restart on May 1, 2020, subject to precautions targeted to prevent the spread of COVID-19. President Trump encouraged restarting America’s economy, providing guidance and indicating the States should decide how best to open…

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CARES Act Provides Emergency $349B in Forgivable Loans to Small Businesses
CARES Act Provides Emergency $349B in Forgivable Loans to Small Businesses

CARES Act Provides Emergency $349B in Forgivable Loans to Small Businesses

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed into law Friday by President Trump. The Act drastically expands loans available through the Small Business Act (SBA) in order to allow small businesses to pay regular expenses, with extensive…

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Republican Attorneys General Association Changes Leadership Ahead of 2020 Election
Republican Attorneys General Association Changes Leadership Ahead of 2020 Election

Republican Attorneys General Association Changes Leadership Ahead of 2020 Election

Earlier this week, the Republican Attorneys General Association ("RAGA") officially announced the election of a new leadership team that will lead the organization's campaign efforts in 10 states holding attorney general races in the upcoming 2020 elections. The leadership team, which will…

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Health Care Practitioners Beware: Ohio Enacts New Law Regulating Solicitations
Health Care Practitioners Beware: Ohio Enacts New Law Regulating Solicitations

Health Care Practitioners Beware: Ohio Enacts New Law Regulating Solicitations

Recent changes in Ohio law make it illegal for chiropractors and certain health practitioners to contact individuals immediately after an automobile accident or crime. The law marks a substantial change for many health practitioners who derive a large amount of business from…

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Ohio’s “Tobacco 21” Law Takes Effect
Ohio’s “Tobacco 21” Law Takes Effect

Ohio’s “Tobacco 21” Law Takes Effect

Last week, Ohio joined the growing list of states that have raised the age requirement to purchase tobacco from 18 to 21. The "Tobacco 21" law applies to cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and vaping products. The change in Ohio's age requirement comes in light…

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CWAG Introduces Newly-Formed Attorney General Alliance

As membership and programming have continued to expand beyond its original geographic boundaries, the Conference of Western Attorneys General ("CWAG") has announced the formation of the Attorney General Alliance ("AGA"). With 43 states and territories participating, AGA is an alliance of Attorneys…

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RMAI Launches Financial Literacy Resource for Adults and Children

Receivables Management Association International (RMAI) has launched a comprehensive and engaging online resource for financial success.

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Attorneys General Launch New Consumer-Focused Website

State attorneys general are stepping into the consumer complaint and education arena boldly with their new national website. The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) and its Center for Consumer Protection recently launched a comprehensive consumer-focused website. The site is designed to be…

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Former Illinois Consumer Protection Chief Appointed Secretary of Department of Financial & Professional Regulation

The new governor of Illinois has wisely chosen former Illinois Attorney General Consumer Protection Chief Deborah Hagan as Secretary of the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation. Hagan, a 36-year veteran of the Illinois Attorney General’s office, headed up the Consumer…

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How the Partial Government Shutdown is Affecting Federal Consumer Protection Agencies

Funding for a portion of the federal government expired on December 21, 2018, beginning a partial federal government shutdown. As the shutdown continues into its fourth week, businesses and consumers alike are feeling the effects in a big way. Here's how services…

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