Best Frantz Ward LLP Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 30 | An Overview of the First and Latest Recreational Cannabis States: What to Learn and What’s Next 29:30

21d ago29:30

29:30

In the 13 years since Colorado legalized recreational cannabis, the industry has exploded in multiple states across the country. With Ohio as the latest to open its doors to the cannabis industry, Frantz Ward Of Counsel Mia Garcia and Partners Thomas Haren and Keenan Jones examine Colorado’s established cannabis industry and look forward to the exp…

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Executive Orders and DEI: A New Landscape for Employers 19:26

2M ago19:26

19:26

The new Trump administration has already implemented significant changes to DEI policies, EEOC enforcement policies, and federal contractor requirements. Join Frantz Ward Partners Megan Bennett and Andrew Cleves as they break down the latest executive orders and discuss new compliance obligations businesses should consider moving forward.…

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Smart Hiring or Smart Risks? AI's Impact on Employment Law 16:36

5M ago16:36

16:36

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how employers screen candidates and make hiring decisions—but with this power comes responsibility. Join Frantz Ward Partner Megan Bennett and Associate Stacey Sanderson as they explore the intersection of AI and employment law. Discover how is AI changing workplace dynamics, the legal implications of its use in…

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Building a Secure Future: Cyber Defense in Construction 30:52

6M ago30:52

30:52

Cybersecurity isn't just a tech issue—it's a construction imperative. Join Frantz Ward Partner Brad Reed and Associate Brad Ouambo as they uncover the vulnerabilities within the industry and share actionable advice on defending against cyber attacks. Equip yourself with the knowledge to safeguard your projects and data.…

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Following the Rule: A Guide to Recent FTC Developments 20:39

8M ago20:39

20:39

With the Federal Trade Commission recently issuing their “Final Rule,” this leaves employers facing a lot of unknowns along with impending questions about the state of their companies. Labor and Employment Practice Group Chair Brian Kelly and Andrew Cleves join host Mike Smith to delve into what kinds of non-compete clauses will be barred by this r…

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Do You Hear That? Employers Facing Rise in OSHA section 11(c) Whistleblower Complaints 18:45

2y ago18:45

18:45

In recent years, the number of OSHA Whistleblower complaints has been steadily on the rise, but why? In the newest episode of Shoveling Smoke, Frantz Ward Partner Christina Niro joins host Chris Koehler as they discuss current trends, how an OSHA whistleblower complaint gets filed and investigated, and how to prepare for and defend against them.…

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Labor and Employment Updates in 2023 – A Preview of Frantz Ward’s Annual Labor Seminar 15:44

2y ago15:44

15:44

The labor and employment fields seem like they’re in a constant state of change. If you’re looking for an update, why not learn from the best? Labor & Employment Practice Group Partner Christina Niro joins host Chris Koehler as she summarizes some of the recent labor and employment updates that will be covered during the firm’s upcoming annual L&E …

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Filling the Employment Gap: A Conversation with Team NEO’s Jacob Duritsky 26:50

2+ y ago26:50

26:50

As businesses continue to face challenges in locating and retaining employees, it’s clear that a key to the growth and success of Northeast Ohio’s economy is the development of the workforce and talent to fill existing job opportunities and those on the horizon. Team NEO’s Jacob Duritsky joins Frantz Ward’s Chris Koehler to discuss Team NEO’s 2022 …

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HR Evolved: How Attorneys can Partner with HR Professionals in a Constantly Changing World 31:23

2+ y ago31:23

31:23

Human Resources is an ever-changing field and the Pandemic only seemed to demonstrate this further. From updating guidelines, to updating technology, the evolution of HR in the last few years alone is enough to put even the most ardent of HR professionals through the wringer. Now more than ever, HR professionals are relying on their attorneys, both…

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Where There's A Will, There's A Way 15:54

3y ago15:54

15:54

Will my family be taken care of when I am no longer around? Who will take care of me if I become incapacitated? Although these are questions we often don’t like to consider, the Covid-19 pandemic woke many people up to the need to have an estate plan in place. Frantz Ward attorney Rick Humiston joins the podcast to discuss the basic elements of Est…

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Reading the Fine Print: Making Your Terms and Conditions Match Your Business Goals and Risks 19:53

3y ago19:53

19:53

As Pete Seeger said, "Education is when you read the fine print; experience is what you get when you don't." As world events continue to have lingering impacts on the transaction of business, some companies are learning the hard way that their contractual Terms and Conditions don't align with their current business risks and goals. Terms and Condit…

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Business Law Update: A Primer on Ohio’s Revised LLC Act 15:58

3y ago15:58

15:58

Ohio recently modernized its laws governing limited liability companies through the Revised Limited Liability Company Act. The revised regulations apply to all Ohio limited liability companies, regardless of when organized, making it crucial for Ohio LLCs to understand the changes and their potential impact. Frantz Ward attorney Michael Gibbons joi…

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Unpacking the Packing: A Perspective on the Efforts to Expand the Supreme Court 28:49

3y ago28:49

28:49

Controversy regarding the claimed increased partisanship of the U.S. Supreme Court and efforts to change the Court’s makeup by expanding its numbers continues to be in the headlines. So Shoveling Smoke thought it would be interesting to take a historical and constitutional look at how the Court’s number was established, how it has been the subject …

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Public-Private Sector Collaboration as a Means to Economic Development: A Blueprint from the Shaker Heights Development Fund 26:22

3+ y ago26:22

26:22

Great things can happen when government and the private sector combine forces to address a problem that neither can effectively address on its own. Nick Fedor, Executive Director of the Shaker Heights Development Corporation, joins the podcast to discuss how his organization is doing just that by sponsoring a real estate development fund allowing p…

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The Basics for Building Your Workforce 13:10

3+ y ago13:10

13:10

As a business grows, a very exciting step is adding the company’s first employees, but it is also one that should be very intentional and well-considered. Frantz Ward attorney Megan Bennett joins the podcast to discuss the importance of developing job descriptions, considering the terms “employee” and “independent contractor,” and how to develop po…

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Hot! Hot! Hot! Don’t get Burned by the Perils of Buying and Selling Residential Real Estate 24:39

3+ y ago24:39

24:39

The residential real estate market in Cleveland continues to boom, with home price values increasing by more than 10-20% in northeast Ohio over the past few years. So Shoveling Smoke thought this would be a good time to review the nuts and bolts of the residential real estate transaction and to identify the possible pitfalls that come with buying i…

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You Came Up With a Great Business Idea During the Pandemic - Now What? 19:44

3+ y ago19:44

19:44

A fledging business doesn't just need a solid business plan; it also needs a strong legal foundation. This foundation is not "one size fits all," so it's important to tailor your choices to your specific industry and your risk tolerance, long-term goals and budget. Frantz Ward attorney Alanna Guy joins the podcast to discuss the building blocks nec…

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Criminal Sentencing Reform: A Conversation with Supreme Court of Ohio Justice Michael Donnelly 26:34

3+ y ago26:34

26:34

In light of the wide disparity of sentences for felonies across Ohio, the Ohio Criminal Sentencing Commission has developed and is implementing a Criminal Sentencing Database designed to provide judges with data to rely upon when crafting sentences. Supreme Court of Ohio Justice Michael Donnelly, one of the leading advocates of the program, joins t…

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Scoring Big for the CLE: A Conversation with David Gilbert, President and CEO of the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission 32:42

4y ago32:42

32:42

Cleveland's profile as a destination city continues to grow and no entity is more responsible for that success than The Greater Cleveland Sports Commission. Shoveling Smoke welcomes guests David Gilbert, GCSC's and Destination Cleveland's President and CEO, and Christopher Keim, Frantz Ward's Managing Partner and member of the GCSC Board of Trustee…

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Spurring Economic Growth in Northeast Ohio: A Conversation with Bill Koehler of Team NEO 20:19

4y ago20:19

20:19

Frantz Ward is proud to partner with Team NEO, the business and economic development organization focused on accelerating economic growth and job creation throughout the 18 counties of Northeast Ohio. Bill Koehler, the organization's CEO, joins the podcast to discuss the economic outlook for the region, how the public and private sectors are workin…

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Looking from the Outside In: A Conversation with In-House Counsel Kelley Barnett 18:48

4y ago18:48

18:48

Former Frantz Ward partner Kelley Barnett has seen it all – from trying major felony cases as a Cuyahoga County Prosecutor to becoming a top commercial trial lawyer at Frantz Ward to serving in her current role as vice-president and corporate counsel for labor and employment at AmTrust Financial Services. In this episode, she sits down with her for…

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Don't Learn Safety by Accident: A Look at Worker Safety and OSHA Initiatives Under the Biden Administration 17:31

4y ago17:31

17:31

Continuing our discussions about what the legal landscape may look like under the Biden administration, Frantz Ward Labor and Employment Partner Christina Niro joins us to discuss what we can expect in terms of workplace safety initiatives and the work of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. We will discuss anticipated increases in OS…

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Breaking Up Is Hard To Do: Navigating the Domestic Relations Arena 22:46

4y ago22:46

22:46

Frantz WardDomestic Relations Partner Katie Arthurs joins us to explain the divorce and dissolution process, to discuss the best strategies for navigating the difficult and often painful challenges that arise in a divorce, and to provide important insights on how you can best protect your businesses from being impacted by such events.…

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Order in the Court: A Conversation with Judge Brendan Sheehan of the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas 27:07

4y ago27:07

27:07

Shoveling Smoke is pleased to welcome The Honorable Brendan J. Sheehan, Administrative Judge of the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas and our first outside guest for the podcast. Host Partner Chris Koehler discusses Judge Sheehan’s unique perspectives on several topics, including the judge’s personal experiences, court operations and trials dur…

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Changing of the Guard, Part 3: Tax Law Outlook Under the Biden Administration 22:02

4y ago22:02

22:02

A new presidential administration and a shift in control of the Senate mean changes in the legal landscape as well. In Part 3 of our series on the anticipated changes due to the new look in Washington, Frantz Ward Partner Matt Kadish provides a civics lesson and explains why it’s particularly hard to read the tea leaves on tax issues this year. But…

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Changing of the Guard, Part 2: Health Care Outlook under the Biden Administration 22:56

4y ago22:56

22:56

In Part 2 of this three-part series discussing the anticipated changes in the laws and regulations we can expect during the Biden administration, Frantz Ward Partner Craig Haran provides insight on how things will progress on the health care front, discussing how the administration will handle implementation of policies and laws relating to the ACA…

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Changing of the Guard, Part 1: Employment Law Outlook under the Biden Administration 23:15

4y ago23:15

23:15

A new presidential administration and a shift in control of the Senate mean changes in the legal landscape as well. This three-part series will address the anticipated changes in the laws and regulations related to employment, health care and tax issues, and at the agencies responsible for enforcement of those laws. In Part 1, Frantz Ward Partner B…

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Forgiveness is Divine: Looking at the 2021 PPP 19:31

4y ago19:31

19:31

Frantz Ward partner Melissa Jones provides insight on the new rules and regulations of the 2021 version of the PPP and gives some ideas as to how your company’s participation in the PPP might help your bottom line.By Frantz Ward LLP

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A Dose of Prevention – COVID Vaccine Primer for Employers 14:13

4y ago14:13

14:13

Now that the COVID-19 vaccine is poised for a more widespread roll-out, employers are finally able to develop plans to get their employees back to the workplace. But the vaccine will present employment law issues: Can you mandate that your employees get vaccinated? What do you do if they refuse? Frantz Ward attorney Megan Bennett answers those ques…

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Where Have You Gone Mrs. Pfalsgraf? 18:56

4+ y ago18:56

18:56

Understanding Premises Liability in the COVID world. Frantz Ward Partner Pat Haggerty provides insights on protecting your business from potential liability for claims from people supposedly contracting COVID while on your property. We will discuss the types of claims you may face and the preventive strategies that will minimize your risks.…

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Introducing: Shoveling Smoke - A Frantz Ward Lawcast 1:06

4+ y ago1:06

1:06

Shoveling Smoke – A Frantz Ward Lawcast is a podcast series created by Frantz Ward LLP, a full-service law firm in Cleveland, Ohio. Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes said that "lawyers spend a great deal of their time shoveling smoke." One interpretation of his remark is that lawyers take a vague concept or principle and give it shape, cl…

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Ep 30 | An Overview of the First and Latest Recreational Cannabis States: What to Learn and What’s Next 29:30

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Executive Orders and DEI: A New Landscape for Employers 19:26

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Smart Hiring or Smart Risks? AI's Impact on Employment Law 16:36

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Building a Secure Future: Cyber Defense in Construction 30:52

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Following the Rule: A Guide to Recent FTC Developments 20:39

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Do You Hear That? Employers Facing Rise in OSHA section 11(c) Whistleblower Complaints 18:45

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Labor and Employment Updates in 2023 – A Preview of Frantz Ward’s Annual Labor Seminar 15:44

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Filling the Employment Gap: A Conversation with Team NEO’s Jacob Duritsky 26:50

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HR Evolved: How Attorneys can Partner with HR Professionals in a Constantly Changing World 31:23

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Where There's A Will, There's A Way 15:54

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Reading the Fine Print: Making Your Terms and Conditions Match Your Business Goals and Risks 19:53

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Business Law Update: A Primer on Ohio’s Revised LLC Act 15:58

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Unpacking the Packing: A Perspective on the Efforts to Expand the Supreme Court 28:49

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Public-Private Sector Collaboration as a Means to Economic Development: A Blueprint from the Shaker Heights Development Fund 26:22

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The Basics for Building Your Workforce 13:10

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Hot! Hot! Hot! Don’t get Burned by the Perils of Buying and Selling Residential Real Estate 24:39

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You Came Up With a Great Business Idea During the Pandemic - Now What? 19:44

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Criminal Sentencing Reform: A Conversation with Supreme Court of Ohio Justice Michael Donnelly 26:34

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Scoring Big for the CLE: A Conversation with David Gilbert, President and CEO of the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission 32:42

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Spurring Economic Growth in Northeast Ohio: A Conversation with Bill Koehler of Team NEO 20:19

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Looking from the Outside In: A Conversation with In-House Counsel Kelley Barnett 18:48

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Don't Learn Safety by Accident: A Look at Worker Safety and OSHA Initiatives Under the Biden Administration 17:31

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Breaking Up Is Hard To Do: Navigating the Domestic Relations Arena 22:46

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Order in the Court: A Conversation with Judge Brendan Sheehan of the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas 27:07

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Changing of the Guard, Part 3: Tax Law Outlook Under the Biden Administration 22:02

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Changing of the Guard, Part 2: Health Care Outlook under the Biden Administration 22:56

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Changing of the Guard, Part 1: Employment Law Outlook under the Biden Administration 23:15

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Forgiveness is Divine: Looking at the 2021 PPP 19:31

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A Dose of Prevention – COVID Vaccine Primer for Employers 14:13

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Where Have You Gone Mrs. Pfalsgraf? 18:56

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Introducing: Shoveling Smoke - A Frantz Ward Lawcast 1:06