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Donald Campbell Bulea

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Employment Law, Litigation, Unfair Competition and Trade Secrets

Donald (Doni) Bulea is a shareholder in the Cleveland office of Ogletree Deakins.

He is a seasoned litigator and problem solver providing clients with practical solutions to employment problems. Doni has successfully represented employers in litigation involving claims for discrimination and retaliation in violation of Title VII, Americans with Disabilities Act, FMLA interference and retaliation, violation of constitutional rights under 42 U.S.C. §§ 1983, and correlated state statutes, as well as litigating restrictive covenants across many industries.

Employment Law, Litigation, Unfair Competition and Trade Secrets
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Education

Admittance to Practice

Professional Activities

  • Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association (Labor & Employment Section; 3Rs Volunteer Teacher)
  • Cleveland Employment Inn of Court (Barrister)
  • Brite Cleveland (Chair of the Board)
  • Legal Aid Society of Cleveland (Volunteer Attorney)

Speeches

Insights by Donald Campbell Bulea

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Ohio Issues COVID-19 Restrictions on Retailers

On November 13, 2020, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Interim Director of the Ohio Department of Health Lance Himes issued a new director’s order enhancing face covering requirements for Ohio retailers, adding mandatory oversight obligations for employers, and providing greater enforcement power for local health departments and law enforcement.

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Governor DeWine Signs Law Shielding Ohio Employers From Liability for COVID-19–Related Lawsuits

On September 14, 2020, Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill (H.B.) 606 into law, providing employers with legal protections when it comes to their efforts to stem the spread of COVID-19 and making Ohio one of a growing number of states granting similar civil immunity. According to Governor DeWine, the new law accomplishes the dual goals of keeping people safe and rebuilding the state’s economy.

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Ohio Legislation Would Grant Employers State-Law Immunity From COVID-19–Related Civil Lawsuits

Ohio employers will likely soon enjoy greater legal protections when it comes to their efforts to stem the spread of COVID-19. Acknowledging the legal uncertainties faced by essential workers and businesses in the wake of reopening, the Ohio Senate on September 2, 2020, passed House Bill (H.B.) 606, a measure which, if signed into law (and it is expected that Governor Mike DeWine will sign the bill very quickly), would grant state-law immunity from civil lawsuits for “injury, death, or loss” related to “the transmission or contraction” of the novel coronavirus.

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New Ohio Orders and Restrictions Extended Until July 1, 2020

On May 29, 2020, Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton issued the “Director’s Updated and Revised Order for Business Guidance and Social Distancing.” As expected, the new order extends many of the same requirements and guidelines previously in place through the (now expired) “Stay Safe Ohio” order, including requiring employees to wear face coverings except in limited circumstances, and sector-specific operating mandates. These requirements are now extended through July 1, 2020, with some notable changes and additions.

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Ohio’s Phased Reopening Continues With Additional Sector Announcements

On May 14, 2020, Governor Mike DeWine announced an order to continue Ohio’s phased reopening of the state’s economy, adding daycare centers, summer camps, gyms, campgrounds, and pools to the list of businesses that may now reopen. Combined with the state’s prior Stay Safe Ohio and Responsible Restart Ohio orders, here is the most updated calendar for Ohio’s reopening

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