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Frantz Ward LLP
About Frantz Ward LLP
Frantz Ward is a full-service law firm committed to providing clients with practical, responsive and cost-effective legal solutions. The firm serves a national client base, including Fortune 500 companies, small- and medium-sized businesses and individuals. The firm's attorneys and practices receive national recognition, including the highest bands in the prestigious Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business. Frantz Ward operates out of its contemporary office in downtown Cleveland, with an additional office in Columbus, and is home to over 80 attorneys. Through the firm's significant national experience, practice in jurisdictions across the country, and membership and involvement with ALFA International - a global network of law firms - we proudly serve our clients' needs globally.
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Research & Knowledge
Frantz Ward LLP employee Jim Ickes spoke with MJBiz about the federal redefinition of hemp and its effect on cannabis seed banks, breeders, and genetics companies.
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Presence & Recognition
Frantz Ward LLP General Commercial Litigation practice received an elevated ranking in the 2026 Chambers USA Guide as compared to last year, being named in Band 2 among Ohio’s 23 top firms for navigating complex, high-stakes business disputes.
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Presence & Recognition
Frantz Ward LLP featured Jim Ickes, Chris McCarthy of OB.1 AI Solutions, and Anthony Catalano of RSM US LLP on the latest episode of Shoveling Smoke to discuss shadow AI usage, attorney-client privilege, and a stolen API key problem.
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Presence & Recognition
Frantz Ward LLP is hosting its annual Construction Seminar titled Advice From the Trenches on Thursday, September 10, at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown with a theme of Hasta La Vista Inefficiency.
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Presence & Recognition
Frantz Ward LLP received recognition from Legal 500 for its work and clients.
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Presence & Recognition
Frantz Ward LLP was honored in Legal 500's 2026 United States Guide with general commercial disputes and real estate practices receiving national recognition.
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Legal & Regulatory
Frantz Ward LLP notes that the House of Representatives voted 370-48 to delay the federal hemp ban from November 12 to December 11, 2026, excluding cannabinoids not capable of being naturally produced.
Reported by Jim Ickes
Research & Knowledge
Frantz Ward LLP published the third part of an introductory series on AI governance, covering the Fable shutdown, OpenAI's Hugging Face breach, and Anthropic's disclosure.
Reported by Jim Ickes