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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

08/14/2026

The Ohio Supreme Court has clarified the standard for employer intentional-tort claims involving safety guards. In Camara v. Gill Dairy, the Court confirmed that mere knowledge of a missing guard is not enough, deliberate removal requires an affirmative act. Kegler Brown attorney Jacob Dobres breaks down what the decision means for employers.

Read More: https://www.keglerbrown.com/publications/ohio-supreme-court-employer-intentional-tort-liability-camara

The Ohio Supreme Court's Camara decision confirms that deliberate guard removal, not mere knowledge or poor maintenance, triggers R.C. 2745.01(C)'s presumption of employer intent.

08/14/2026

Kegler Brown was proud to sponsor Heard!, the Ohio Restaurant & Hospitality Alliance's conference elevating women in restaurant and hospitality leadership.

Abi Dalesandro, Jessica Gilliland, and Jane Sensibaugh attended, connecting with owners, operators, and executives shaping the industry across Ohio. The day's sessions on leadership, profitability, and building resilient teams offered valuable perspective for the restaurant and hospitality clients we serve every day, from real estate and franchising to workplace and employment matters.

We're grateful to ORHA for the invitation to be part of this community, and to the women leading Ohio's hospitality industry forward.

08/13/2026

The latest round of U.S. tariffs may be only the beginning. As additional trade investigations move forward, businesses should be prepared for continued uncertainty and evolving compliance obligations. Read more from Global Business leader Vinita Mehra in her latest analysis.

Read the full article here: https://www.keglerbrown.com/publications/new-u-s-tariffs-signal-continued-trade-uncertainty-for-importers-and-exporters