Recently, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision concerning a procedural requirement for plaintiffs filing discrimination claims in federal court. This case relates to discrimination claims based on sex, race, religion and national origin filed under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as well as disability discrimination cases under the Americans [...]
The United States Supreme Court will finally weigh in on some important employment law issues that have divided the appellate courts for years. It also recently decided a class arbitration case with employment ramifications. Does Title VII of the Civil Rights Act Apply to LGBTQ Employees? Title VII prohibits employers from discriminating against employees [...]
On March 7, 2019, the Department of Labor announced a proposed rule that would expand overtime eligibility for a million more employees. Currently, employees with a salary below $455 per week ($23,660 annually) must be paid overtime if they work in excess of 40 hours in a week. The new proposed rule would now encompass [...]
FDAR attorneys, Daniel Downey and Melanie Williamson secured a defense verdict in federal court in the United States Northern District of Ohio for a deputy sheriff involved in a fatal officer-involved shooting. The jury found that the Richland County Sheriff’s deputy represented by FDAR did not violate the Plaintiff’s constitutional rights. This case stemmed from [...]
FDAR attorneys, Daniel Downey and Melanie Williamson, secured a defense verdict in federal court in the United States Southern District of Ohio following a six-day jury trial. The jury found that the Delaware County Sheriff’s deputies represented by FDAR did not violate the Plaintiff’s constitutional rights. The case stemmed from events that took place on [...]
Two cases have been filed in the U.S. District Court in Columbus seeking to challenge union’s collections of dues and fair share fees in light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Janus v. AFSCME. Both these cases are filed by attorneys for the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation and asks the court [...]
An interesting case is making its way through federal court after initially being dismissed at the early stages by a district court judge. The case is Kleber v. CareFusion. The plaintiff, 59-year-old Dale Kleber, is an attorney in the Chicago-area. Mr. Kleber has extensive experience in the legal and professional world, serving as the chief [...]
It is hard to believe it has been five years since Cheri passed away. We think of her often and remember the many good times we shared and the special way she touched so many lives. Cheri liked most people and loved all animals. We will donate a gift to the Delaware County Humane Society [...]
Fishel Downey Albrecht & Riepenhoff attorneys have once again been named to the U.S. News-Best Lawyers in America List! Congratulations to Benjamin Albrecht, Daniel Downey and Marc Fishel who were named as Best Lawyers in their respective practice areas. Daniel Downey also received Lawyer of the Year 2019 award.
Read the full article NEW ALBANY, OHIO (July 2, 2018) - Fishel Hass Kim Albrecht Downey LLP is changing its name to Fishel Downey Albrecht & Riepenhoff LLP to highlight the law firm's further growth in private-sector practice and litigation. We are also pleased to announce that Melanie J. Williamson has become a Partner with [...]