A major update of our guide, “Common Issues in Ohio Advertising,” is now available in the “Members Only” area of www.ohionews.org.
The guide provides guidance for ONMA publishers and advertising managers on topics related to advertising issues and includes links to the relevant sections of Ohio statutes and federal regulations.
Significant additions or changes in the updated guide include the following:
The guide can either be viewed electronically as an easily searchable PDF document or downloaded for printing. Here’s a sampling of other topics in the guide: trademarks, fair housing, help wanted requirements, games of chance and advertising of firearms.
Many of the topics in the guide are a result of questions to ONMA’s legal hotline, which is available to any ONMA member with a legal-related question. This is the first major update to the guide since it was introduced several years ago. The process included a review by ONMA General Counsel Mike Farrell and associates at the Baker Hostetler law firm in Cleveland.
However, it is important to note that the guide is designed to be a starting point for your analysis of common situations. It does not constitute legal advice and should not serve as a substitute for direct legal advice from your own counsel related to your specific circumstances.
We invite questions, comments and suggestions to improve the guide. Contact Executive Director Dennis Hetzel at 614-486-6677 or dhetzel@ohionews.org.