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09/03/2026

We were proud to sponsor ORHA Legal Center LIVE and join the panel discussion on growth in the restaurant and hospitality industry.

Jacob Dobres moderated a conversation with Steve Barsotti, Kacie Davis, and Brendan Feheley on financing, franchising, and employment considerations for growing brands, built around one framework: Control, Discipline, Growth.

Thank you to Ohio Restaurant & Hospitality Alliance for having us, and to everyone who joined the conversation. We're not done talking about this one, look for a follow-up article soon, digging deeper into our discussion on what it takes to grow a restaurant brand responsibly.

Learn more about what we do in the Restaurant + Retail industry: https://www.keglerbrown.com/restaurants-retail

09/02/2026

Join Vinita Mehra + Kegler Brown's Global Business team on September 15 as we host a visiting business delegation from Ghana for a luncheon and conversation focused on international trade, investment, and business growth. The program will feature discussion around doing business in the United States, economic development opportunities in Ohio, and pathways for collaboration with companies from Ghana.

The delegation is being led by the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), an organization dedicated to supporting entrepreneurship and business growth throughout Ghana. We look forward to bringing together business leaders, economic development professionals, and members of Ohio's business community for this unique exchange of ideas and opportunities.

Space is limited and reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more about the event and how to reserve your seat here: https://www.keglerbrown.com/events/a-conversation-with-ghanas-business-delegation

08/31/2026

We were proud to sponsor Racquets for RMHC event in support of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio.

A big thanks to Abi Dalesandro, Angela Lanctot, Joe Colvin, and Steve Tugend for representing the firm on the tennis and pickleball courts while helping raise support for families served by RMHC.

The official match results may remain confidential, but we can confirm our team had a great time supporting a great cause!

08/27/2026

Ohio just gave lenders a new way to take crypto as collateral.

Kegler Brown directors Matt Zofchak and Maria Mariano Guthrie break down what H.B. 195 means for lenders, businesses, and investors in Law360.

The law adds Article 12 to Ohio's UCC, allowing lenders to perfect a security interest in cryptocurrency, NFTs, and other digital assets by obtaining control, not just by filing a financing statement.

Before this, lenders had no clear playbook for taking digital assets as collateral in Ohio. Now they do, but only if their documentation and processes catch up.

With the law taking effect in early October, Matt and Maria outline what banks, credit unions, fintech companies, and counsel should be doing right now:

→ Updating loan forms and security agreements for digital asset collateral
→ Building control agreement templates with custodians and exchanges
→ Reviewing existing facilities for reperfection issues
→ Tracking multistate adoption gaps for cross-border deals

Read the full breakdown on Law360: https://www.law360.com/articles/2514455

08/25/2026

Last week, members of Kegler Brown's Real Estate team welcomed clients, colleagues, and friends to the Bullpen Suite at Huntington Park for an afternoon with the Columbus Clippers.

Along with getting a break from the rain, we also got to enjoy a double-header (the previous night’s game got rained out), and it was great to re-connect with peers from across the real estate industry and strengthen the relationships that make our work meaningful.

Thank you to everyone who joined us – and thanks to the Clippers for helping us put on such a fantastic event – we appreciate the opportunity to spend time together outside the office and look forward to seeing you again soon.

08/24/2026

Last week, Michael Schottenstein, chair of Kegler Brown's Real Estate + Finance Practice, moderated a panel discussion at Bisnow's Columbus State of the Market event. The program brought together developers, investors, lenders, and industry leaders to discuss the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping Central Ohio's real estate market.

Commercial real estate is constantly evolving, and conversations about what's next are more valuable than ever – so thank you to Bisnow for the opportunity to participate in such a thoughtful and timely discussion, and to everyone who joined that conversation.

08/21/2026

The future is bright at Kegler Brown! Six associates have been recognized in the 2027 Best Lawyers® "Ones to Watch" rankings, which honor lawyers early in their careers for outstanding professional excellence.

Their recognition complements our 33 attorneys named to the 2027 Best Lawyers® list, reflecting the depth of talent and service across the firm.

Learn more about this year's honorees: https://www.keglerbrown.com/news/kegler-brown-attorneys-recognized-in-2027-best-lawyers-ones-to-watch

08/20/2026

Can you remove a partner the moment they file for bankruptcy? A new Ninth Circuit ruling says maybe not, even if your agreement says you can.

In re LeFever Mattson holds that automatic dissociation-on-bankruptcy provisions may be unenforceable "ipso facto clauses." Ohio's LLC statute has a nearly identical trigger.

Matt Zofchak and Abi Groseclose explain what this means for your governing documents.

Read the full article here: https://www.keglerbrown.com/publications/bankruptcy-partner-dissociation-ipso-facto

A Ninth Circuit ruling limits automatic dissociation clauses in bankruptcy. Kegler Brown explains what it means for Ohio partnerships and LLCs.

08/20/2026

The 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® recognizes 33 Kegler Brown attorneys across a broad range of practice areas.

Among this year's honors:

Mike Madigan was named Lawyer of the Year for Construction Law and Litigation - Construction, the second time he has received the distinction.

Chris Weber celebrates 20 years of recognition in Best Lawyers.

Five attorneys earned Best Lawyers recognition for the first time: Luis Alcalde, Nicholas Bobb, Sheila Willamowski Boehner, William J. Levendusky, and David M. Wilson.

View the full list of recognized attorneys:

The 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® has once again honored Kegler Brown for its exceptional legal talent, recognizing 33 of our attorneys across a wide range of practice areas. This year's publication also includes five attorneys who earned Best Lawyers recognition for the firs...

08/19/2026

Kegler Brown is proud to support Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland's Urban Campout as a Gold Sponsor!

We're honored to support an organization that is making a lasting difference for girls across our region, and we're especially grateful for the leadership of our colleague, Catherine Cunningham, who serves on the Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland Board of Directors.

We encourage you to learn more about this unique event and the important work it helps fund. Hope to see you for s'mores!

🎟️Urban Campout 2026 tickets are AVAILABLE NOW: gsoh.org/urbancampout