Whittaker Law, LLC

06/24/2022

The June 24, 2022, Dobbs decision made abortion illegal in Kentucky in almost every instance effective immediately. Ohio will follow suit shortly. Clarence Thomas has made it clear that SCOTUS isn’t stopping there. Soon, SCOTUS will take aim at other rights we take for granted.

What does this mean? Our rights to access contraception, engage in consensual intimacy, make personal healthcare decisions, adopt children, parent our children, choose a guardian for our children, marry, and *stay married* are all in the crosshairs. All of it. Do you have protection? Yes. What is it? Estate planning: wills, trusts, healthcare powers of attorney, general powers of attorney, and living wills. My office is available. Call or email me: [email protected]

05/30/2021

The guidance is out. Questions? Let’s discuss.

Employers can offer incentives to workers to become immunized, but they may not be coercive. Experts aren't sure what that means.

05/17/2021

ICYMI: Have questions about the new CDC mask guidance or the changes in Ohio's masking guidelines? Start with this blog post (link in bio!), then contact us if you have questions.

We've gotten used to wearing masks, social distancing, and other measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, both as mandated by State and Federal law, as well as based on our own personal ethics. On May 13, 2021, the CDC abruptly announced a dramatic reduction of restrictions related to COVID-19 in...

05/14/2021

Have questions about the new CDC mask guidance or the changes in Ohio's masking guidelines? Start with this blog post (link in bio!), then contact us if you have questions.

We've gotten used to wearing masks, social distancing, and other measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, both as mandated by State and Federal law, as well as based on our own personal ethics. On May 13, 2021, the CDC abruptly announced a dramatic reduction of restrictions related to COVID-19 in...

04/26/2021

Neither the First Amendment nor government transparency are “silly”. We are proud to represent Lindsey Swadner and Hub OTR.

The feud between two people very outspoken about politics has raised questions of free speech and use of social media by public officials.

12/28/2020

After spending time with your families over the holidays (even if it's just over zoom), you may have come to some conclusions about who you want making decisions for you-- especially if you are LGBTQ+. Justin addresses a few of these concerns in today's post.

How do you protect your assets if the law changes around same-sex marriages? Whittaker Law, LLC can help you with estate planning

12/22/2020

Employers, do you know your paid-leave rights and obligations? Employees, do you know if you’re covered by the FFCRA? I know the answer to both questions.

Remember my post yesterday suggesting that FFCRA would be extended to 2021? Well, that was a false start. Throw the five-yard flag on me. Late last night,

12/22/2020

We have a website! Fresh off the virtual presses.

Justin Whittaker formed Whittaker Law in 2020.  Prior to forming Whittaker Law, LLC, he practiced at Hemmer DeFrank Wessels, PLLC and Parry Deering Futscher & Sparks PSC, both based in Northern Kentucky. 

12/20/2020

New EEOC guidance distilled. Related: how many of you are aware of your rights and obligations under the ADA with respect to employer-mandated medical examinations? Employers, without reading your employee handbook, I know your policies are out-of-date at best, illegal at worst. Head it off now, or I’m coming for your stuff later.

Being required to get vaccinated for work could be the deciding factor for the many Americans who have expressed skepticism of it.