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The Fifth District Court of Appeals has made it crystal clear: Ohio’s four-year statute of repose for legal malpractice claims is firm, and there’s no extending the clock. In the Appellate Court’s recent decision, it held that even on-going attorney conduct does not extend the four-year repose period. Rather, the clock starts ticking with the […]

The Michigan Supreme Court recently declined to hear the case of Progressive Marathon Ins. Co. v. Espinoza-Solis, effectively leaving in place a ruling from the Michigan Court of Appeals holding that Michigan’s minimum liability limit is $250,000/$500,000 pursuant to MCL 500.3009. Michigan liability limits for third-party bodily injury claims have been a hotly contested issue […]

In Lewis v. MedCentral Health Sys., Slip Opinion No. 2025-Ohio-4802, the Supreme Court of Ohio held that, in the context of medical malpractice claims: “A plaintiff is not required to comply with Civ.R. 15(D) to name additional defendants in an amended complaint under R.C. 2323.451(D)(1), and the 180-day extension under R.C. 2323.451(D)(2) is not limited […]

In the case of Bivens v. Zep, Inc., No. 24-2109 (6th Cir. Aug. 8, 2025), the Sixth Circuit broke from guidance by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and that of most other circuit courts, in holding that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) requires intentional conduct from an employer […]

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear and decide whether the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (“FAAAA”) preempts negligent hiring/selection claims against motor freight brokers. The Court granted a writ of certiorari in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC, et al. (Docket No. 24-1238). Shawn Montgomery was injured in an tractor-trailer accident […]

On July 21, 2025, Ohio became one of the first states in the nation to allow employers to post notices of some labor laws requirements on the internet.  Specifically, the new law applies to the following notices that employers are required to provide to their employees and contractors: Under former law, an employer’s only option […]

Every professional dreads that moment of realization: something has gone wrong, and liability exposure may follow. Perhaps it’s a medical procedure with an unexpected outcome, a missed filing deadline, or a financial statement or filed tax return that contains a critical error. The actions you take in the hours, days, and weeks after identifying a […]

Rob Boroff, Adam Zwicker, and Nancy Kama secured a defense verdict for a freight broker in a highly contested wrongful death action in the Circuit Court of Oakland County, Michigan on October 9, 2024. Plaintiff initially sued the truck driver and trucking company, but later amended the complaint to add the freight broker who the […]

Gallagher Sharp is pleased to announce that twelve of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers®. We would like to especially congratulate Tim Roth on receiving this year’s “Lawyer of the Year” award for Transportation Law, and Dan Bray on receiving the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® for his work […]

The Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today, July 24, 2024, that plaintiffs may be entitled to use the Ohio Savings Statute, R.C. 2305.19 more than once under certain circumstances. See McCullough v. Bennett, Slip Op’n No. 2024-Ohio-2783 (July 24, 2024). The McCullough case arose from a motor vehicle accident. The Trial Court dismissed the plaintiff’s […]

Gallagher Sharp is proud to announce that Markus Apelis, head of the firm’s Admiralty and Maritime practice group, has been designated as a Proctor in Admiralty by the Maritime Law Association of the United States (MLA). This prestigious designation recognizes Markus’ significant contributions to the field of maritime law and his dedication to advancing the […]

We’re pleased to announce that sixteen of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2024 edition of Super Lawyers®, honoring outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Congratulations to all, especially the 8 Rising Stars! 2024 Ohio Super Lawyers 2024 Ohio Rising Stars

We are pleased to announce that Sarah V. Beaubien has been elected partner at the firm. Ms. Beaubien focuses her practice on general liability claims and transportation litigation, particularly in the maritime, trucking, and railroad industries. She not only defends against claims, but investigates accidents as part of the firm’s emergency response team.  Sarah also […]

Gallagher Sharp is pleased to announce that twelve of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers®. We would also like to especially congratulate Daniel L. Bray on receiving the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® for his work in Personal Injury and Product Liability Litigation. Congratulations to all the 2024 winners! […]