For more information about this practice area, please contact Bill Adams Ohio is at the center of a national effort to develop renewable and advanced energy resources and energy conservation. Ohio's knowledge base in universities and research institutions, manufacturing infrastructure, and skilled labor force present an incredible opportunity for Ohio to be a leader of investment, innovation, manufacturing, and implementation of the green energy economy. Ohio recently has enacted legislation to support vigorous growth of the green energy economy. S.B. 221 requires that electric utilities reach specific renewable energy and advanced energy benchmarks over the next fifteen years. At the end of this period, electric generation from alternate resources must equal 25% of the total electricity sold, much of it from Ohio resources. Bailey Cavalieri lawyers have been practicing in many different facets of the energy industry for years. The formation of the Green Energy Practice organizes these resources to support development of the industry in Ohio. Some of these resources are described below. Regulatory. Our Communications, Energy and Public Utilities Practice Group assists our clients with matters before the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, the Ohio Power Siting Board, and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. We also represent clients in transactions and disputes involving energy issues. Corporate and Business. Our Corporate and Business Practice Group has substantial depth and experience representing emerging growth companies, entrepreneurs, and their investors, as well as large established businesses. Intellectual Property. Our Corporate and Business Practice Group regularly advises businesses on a broad range of technology, Internet, and electronic commerce matters. We regularly assist clients in various industries protect and manage intellectual property assets including trademark and copyright protection. Commercial Finance. Our Corporate and Business Practice Group also has substantial depth in structuring, negotiating, and closing commercial loan transactions, with values ranging from $100,000 to $500,000,000. Real Estate. Our Real Estate Practice Group handles the leasing and purchase of real estate, including obtaining economic development incentives from governmental authorities. Labor and Employment. Our Labor and Employment Practice Group handles labor and employment matters including employment agreements, labor relations, wage and hour issues, workplace safety, and discrimination. Employee Benefits. Our Employee Benefits Practice Group covers all areas of design and administration of employee benefit plans. Litigation. Our Litigation Practice Group handles all varieties of business and commercial disputes, including contracts, insurance, intellectual property and shareholder disputes. |
