FDAR Named to the U.S. News-Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”
Fishel Downey Albrecht & Riepenhoff LLP is proud to once again be named to the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" list for professional excellence! The firm's Litigation Insurance and Labor & Employment practice areas, as well as Employment Law and Labor Law Management practice areas achieved recognition! Firms included in The U.S. News-Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms list are recognized for professional excellence. Rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process.
Partners Fishel and Riepenhoff Featured in Latest Ohio Township News Magazine
Preparing to Protect the Township in the Event of Civil Unrest by Marc A. Fishel and David A. Riepenhoff In the past eighteen months, we have witnessed several examples of peaceful, and not so peaceful, protests throughout the country. There are numerous practical, legal, and political considerations relating to these protests. At times, protesters have engaged in lawful behavior protected by the First Amendment and in other situations the protests have turned into riots, endangering life and property. In many situations, our perception on whether something is a lawful protest or riot depends on our perspective. This article does not attempt to address these complicated issues. Rather, this article focuses on the questions about how townships can best be prepared in the event of a civil disturbance, regardless of the cause or motivation. First Amendment Rights to Assembly and Free [...]
FDAR Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America 2022 Edition!
Congratulations to Fishel Downey Albrecht & Riepenhoff attorneys Benjamin S. Albrecht, Daniel T. Downey, and Marc A. Fishel for being named in The Best Lawyers in America (2022 Edition) and to Angelica M. Jarmusz for being listed in The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch (2022 Edition). With its core mission to highlight the top legal talent in America, the 28th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America recognizes the top 6% of private practicing attorneys in the United States. Based on peer reviews and recommendations from leading lawyers, we are proud that many of our attorneys were selected for this esteemed distinction! Our attorneys were recognized in the following practice areas: Benjamin S. Albrecht, Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management Daniel T. Downey, Civil Rights Law, Insurance Law, Litigation – Insurance Marc A. Fishel, Employment Law – Management, Insurance [...]
First Law Enforcement Civil Jury Defense Verdict Since the Pandemic
FDAR attorneys Angelica Jarmusz and Daniel Downey recently secured a unanimous jury verdict in favor of Brown County Officers in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. The case arose when Brown County Corrections Officer Schadle discovered inmate Zachary Goldson dead in his cell, hanging from a bed sheet. Prior to his death, Goldson had intentionally swallowed potentially dangerous items requiring medical attention on three separate occasions. On October 4, 2013, Goldson was transported to the hospital to address his complaints of stomach pains from the swallowed items. Goldson was discharged from the hospital in the early morning hours of October 5, 2013 and attempted to escape custody, assaulting the transporting deputy in the process. Officers from the Brown County Sheriff’s Office and Georgetown Police Department responded to the hospital and re-secured Goldson, who was then [...]
President-elect Biden’s COVID-19 Relief Efforts
In a statement released on December 29, 2020, President-elect Biden announced his plans to combat COVID-19 once he takes office. His COVID-19 relief efforts will include, among other proposals, expanding the role of OSHA, expanding FFCRA worker benefits, targeting unemployment and minimum wage, and providing financial support for state and local governments. The proposal, which would cost an estimated $1.9 trillion, includes an additional stimulus payment of $1,400 to individuals. Biden announced that he will ask OSHA to reconsider whether to establish a “rigorous” Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19. Beyond the emergency standard, OSHA may also seek to create an Infectious Disease Standard which may require written infection control plans for employers and a medical removal protection benefit paid to employees that cannot work due to infection. Biden also plans to increase the number of OSHA inspectors to better address [...]