Attorneys from Frantz Ward LLP, a full-service law firm in Cleveland, Ohio, host a new Lawcast series designed to “clear away the smoke” found in the gray areas of law and provide listeners with an understanding of legal issues and newsworthy events affecting the world today.
Pay Transparency in Cleveland: Compliance Tips for Employers
Season 01 Episode 32Frantz Ward Associate and Host Josh A. Friedman sits down with Associate Ben F. Kerns to break down Cleveland’s new Pay Transparency Ordinance, which took effect Monday, October 27, 2025. They discuss which employers and applicants are covered, what the ordinance requires in job postings, and how restrictions on salary history inquiries will impact hiring practices. Josh and Ben also explore the enforcement process and offer practical compliance insights for employers operating in or around Cleveland.
Host: Josh A. Friedman Guest: Ben F. Kerns
19 Feb 2026
DEI in 2025: Legal Shifts, Executive Orders, and What Employers Need to Know
Season 01 Episode 31In this episode, Labor & Employment Associates Katherine E. McLaughlin and Stacey M. Sanderson tackle one of the most common questions from clients in 2025: What’s going on with DEI? With host, firm Associate Josh A. Friedman, they break down the legal shifts employers must navigate following recent executive orders that impact DEI programs.
Host: Josh A. Friedman Guests: Katherine E. McLaughlin, Stacey M. Sanderson
22 May 2025
An Overview of the First and Latest Recreational Cannabis States: What to Learn and What’s Next
Season 01 Episode 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 expanding industry in Ohio.
Hosts: Mia L. Garcia, Thomas G. Haren, Keenan M. Jones
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