Authored Articles

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Senate passed multiple phases of federal Coronavirus relief legislation, including the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the CARES Act), the third phase of the legislation.

Summer is winding down but on the COVID-19 front, the challenges abound for bankers.

A recent Cease and Desist consent order published by the Federal Reserve Board involving disclosure actions by a (now former) bank employee helps to illustrate the importance of understanding what constitutes “confidential supervisory information” (CSI), the importance of maintaining the confidentiality of CSI, and the importance of educating bank employees, directors and other institution-affiliated parties in that regard.

On July 7, 2020, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), primary regulator for national banks and Federal thrifts, published a lengthy proposal for significant and extensive revisions to certain of its current regulations (the Proposal).

On June 29, 2020, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, issued new guidance (2020 Guidance)1 addressing due diligence requirements under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) for financial institutions that provide services to hemp-related business customers.

Dave Froling and Jeffrey Miller, attorneys in the Vorys Columbus office and members of the state and local tax group, authored an article for Tax Law360 titled “Ohio Remote-Work Tax Bills Would Unduly Burden Employers.” 

In this edition of Development Incentives Quarterly, we welcome Kelli Saunders, senior director of incentive and site selection of DHL Supply Chain in Westerville, Ohio.

Public record requests commonly target major economic development incentives.

Indemnification provisions are an important part of the fine print of many contracts.

John Furniss authored an article for the Probate Law Journal of Ohio titled “Emergency Legislation To Facilitate Execution Of Estate Planning Documents: Efforts Are On-Going.”

John Furniss authored an article for the Probate Law Journal of Ohio titled “2020 Probate Omnibus Bill (H.B.464) Attracts Additional Proposals.”

Karen Moore authored an article for the Probate Law Journal of Ohio titled “Estate Planning Adventures During COVID-19.”

Baily Drexler authored an article for the Probate Law Journal of Ohio titled “Back To Basics: How Your Client Holds Title To Real Estate Makes A Difference.”

Beth Weinewuth, a partner in the Vorys Cincinnati office, authored an article for the Probate Law Journal of Ohio titled "Adventures Of An Online Notary: One Lawyer’s Quest For Mastery In The Early Days Of The COVID-19 Pandemic."

During life, parents can generally broker and manage the use of the vacation home among their children and extended family with ease – or at least with a sense of clear control and geniality. But what about when mom and dad are gone?

Lisa Pierce Reisz authored an article for the Columbus Bar Lawyers Quarterly Spring 2020 edition titled “HIPAA Compliance 2020.”  

Tom McCormick, a partner in the Vorys Columbus office, authored an article for the Jewelers Vigilance Committee website titled “Best Practices for Jewelers to Avoid Legal Liability When Reopening Stores During the COVID-19 Pandemic.”

Regardless of how higher education institutions decide to proceed with classes this fall, it is clear that this pandemic has caused many parents to consider certain legal aspects relating to their adult, college-bound children.