Six Frantz Ward attorneys were named to Legal 500's 2026 Ohio Elite: Commercial Disputes list. Congratulations to first-time honorees Mike Frantz Jr. and Susan White and repeat honorees Chris Keim, Christopher Koehler, Angela Lydon, and James Niehaus. hubs.la/Q04C9rpQ0

Frantz Ward is proud to sponsor and attend the Construction Employers Association’s 104th Annual Clambake & Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Thursday, October 22, an evening that honors industry leaders for their service to Northeast Ohio’s construction community.

Is it appropriate to use AI in an article about the misuse of AI? Jenifer Novak breaks down three recent court decisions involving AI-generated errors in filings before explaining ways to use AI in article drafting and how to verify the results. hubs.la/Q04C4qCN0

Being named one of The Plain Dealer's Top Workplaces for an 8th consecutive year shows our commitment to providing our employees with a sustainable work-life balance and opportunities to learn and grow in their careers. We proudly share this testimonial from a member of our team:

Mia Garcia joined a panel of cannabis retail and tech leaders at the OCHBS to discuss ways businesses can keep pace in a crowded field. It explored leveraging data analytics and digital tools as customer expectations rise and profits get harder to protect. hubs.la/Q04BWJ620

Frantz Ward is a Platinum Sponsor of CBIZ’s Ohio Construction Summit on Tuesday, 10/27. We invite our clients and business partners to join us for insightful industry sessions, networking, and a cocktail reception. Be sure to stop by our table to connect! hubs.la/Q04BPcHH0

Thomas Haren will join the “Legal & Compliance Update” panel at the Ohio Cannabis Conference on Thursday, 10/22, in Columbus, bringing together regulators, legislators, and industry leaders to discuss the state of cannabis in Ohio. hubs.la/Q04BDb_70

Greg Gleine examines the NLRB’s first precedent-shifting decision since the Biden era in Lion Elastomers III, which revives the General Motors / Wright Line framework for evaluating employee discipline for misconduct that occurs during protected activity. hubs.la/Q04BjF1N0

Marc Sanchez will examine how allegations of willful misconduct increase risk in a construction dispute, and what it takes to prove or defend against them on a panel at the ABA Forum on Construction Law's 2026 Fall Conference in Boston on Friday, 10/23. hubs.la/Q04Bbbj50

Brian Kelly, Greg Gleine, and Mike Chesney will discuss the latest NLRB updates and the legal issues employers face with remote staff in two presentations at the OSBA's 63rd Annual Midwest Labor and Employment Law Institute in Columbus on 10/15 and 10/16. hubs.la/Q04B1Jjc0

Frantz Ward welcomes Alexa Gaydos to its Construction Practice Group as an Associate. She brings a business-minded approach to advising owners, contractors, developers, and businesses in construction, corporate, real estate, and civil litigation matters. hubs.la/Q04zX8W00

Being named one of The Plain Dealer's Top Workplaces for an 8th consecutive year shows our commitment to providing our employees with a sustainable work-life balance and opportunities to learn and grow in their careers. We proudly share this testimonial from a member of our team:

Crain’s Cleveland Business highlighted Frantz Ward's staying power in a spotlight accompanying the firm's Best Places to Work in Ohio recognition. In the article, Chris Keim discussed how the firm has built a culture that people want to be part of. hubs.la/Q04zkwkw0

Marc Sanchez will explain how existing payment bonds are being used to bond off mechanic’s liens at the NBCA’s Annual Meeting and discuss asserting extra-contractual fraud and other tort claims in disputes at the ABA Forum on Construction Law this October. hubs.la/Q04yYZqx0

Congrats to Thomas Haren on being named incoming President-Elect of the CMBF. Tom will serve in the role for the 2026-2027 term before stepping into the presidency in 2027-2028, continuing his long record of service to the Northeast Ohio legal community. hubs.la/Q04yLpr40

Michael Blumenthal explains how the D.C. Circuit's ruling upholding PFOA/PFOS as CERCLA hazardous substances affects brownfield developers and why the BFPP defense must be kept past closing. EPA's Brownfields grant funding ends 9/30 unless Congress acts. hubs.la/Q04yCpnh0

It is with great sadness that we share Daniel A. Ward, our longtime colleague, friend, and retired Founding Partner, passed away on 9/21/26. Dan was an exceptional lawyer, but those of us fortunate enough to know him will remember him for so much more. hubs.la/Q04ytv2L0

Frantz Ward is proud to sponsor Judson Foundation’s 11th Annual Celebration of Generosity on Thursday, September 24 in Cleveland. Michael Frantz Sr. will attend the dinner, which raises funds for resident assistance at Judson’s senior living communities.

Mark Rodio discussed recent changes to Ohio's residential property disclosure requirements on the OSBA's Advanced Residential Real Estate Updates webcast. He covered two new disclosure requirements and the Ohio Supreme Court decision in Ashmus v. Coughlin. hubs.la/Q04ydHZH0

Being named one of The Plain Dealer's Top Workplaces for an 8th consecutive year shows our commitment to providing our employees with a sustainable work-life balance and opportunities to learn and grow in their careers. We proudly share this testimonial from a member of our team: