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Gettins' Law

Covers business and franchising law. By Mary Beth Gettins.

http://gettinslaw.com/?page_id=7

May 22
HIPAA Solution

HIPAA Solution

Privacy and Security: Healthcare Providers Preparing for the Perfect Storm. I was approached recently by a Dental Practice. The practice was recently purchased from a retiring dentist. As part of assuming the practice, the new Dentist wished…
May 2
Handling New Deals and Closing Old Busine

Handling New Deals and Closing Old Busine

Over the last several months we have been posting about updating the franchise disclosure document. For many franchisors, the time to update the franchise disclosure document was April 30th. With the deadline for…
Apr 24
Franchisor not liable for Franchisee!

Franchisor not liable for Franchisee!

Copyright (c) 123RF Stock Photos What happens? Consumer trips and falls at a franchise store. Home owner complains that the franchisee’s work is shoddy and wants his money back. Franchisee’s employee alleges a…

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CinciCrime Blog

Covers criminal law in Cincinnati, Southwest Ohio, and Northern Kentucky. By Michel K. Allen & Associates.

http://www.cincicrime.com/

May 22
Kentucky DNA Testing Law Expands Review in Violent Crime Conviction

Kentucky DNA Testing Law Expands Review in Violent Crime Conviction

A Kentucky man’s 1987 murder case will now be scrutinized by a new DNA test, says the Kentucky Court of Appeals. The inmate, who has served 26 years for the Newport murder, is now subject to a post-conviction DNA test under Kentucky…
May 21
Attorney Created Fake Law Firms As Part of Embezzlement Scheme; Receives Jail Sentence

Attorney Created Fake Law Firms As Part of Embezzlement Scheme; Receives Jail Sentence

An attorney has been sentenced to 90 days in jail for embezzling more than $150,000 from Fujitec. Darren Courtney of Mason worked for Fujitec in Lebanon as an attorney. After pleading guilty to a felony charge of theft, he was sentenced…
May 17
Chad Johnson Faces Warrant in Domestic Violence Case

Chad Johnson Faces Warrant in Domestic Violence Case

Former Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson, formerly known as Chad Ochocinco, is back in the news. And not for a good reason. A Florida judge has issued a warrant for his arrest on charges that he violated several terms of his domestic…

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Cleveland, Ohio Criminal Attorney…

Cleveland, Ohio Criminal Attorney Ron Frey's Blog

Covers criminal defense and technology based offenses.

http://clevelandcriminalattorney.blogspot.com/

May 22
Cleveland Criminal Lawyer Ron Frey - What happens during a Cuyahoga County Pretrial?

Cleveland Criminal Lawyer Ron Frey - What happens during a Cuyahoga County Pretrial?

By: +Ron Frey Cleveland Criminal LawyerAs a criminal lawyer who practices in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas on a regular basis, I am often asked the following question by clients and prospective clients: "What happens at a…
May 22
Castro Indictment & Arraignment - The Next Steps in the Ariel Castro Case - Cleveland, Ohio

Castro Indictment & Arraignment - The Next Steps in the Ariel Castro Case - Cleveland, Ohio

ARIEL CASTRO CASE - CLEVELAND, OHIO ~By: Ron FreyAccording to media reports, investigators are still conducting an examination of the evidence in the Ariel Castro case. Castro has already appeared in court for an initial appearance. That…
May 17
Cleveland Criminal Lawyers - Friedman & Frey, L.L.C. - Criminal Defense Attorney

Cleveland Criminal Lawyers - Friedman & Frey, L.L.C. - Criminal Defense Attorney

If you, or someone you know is under investigation or has been charged with a crime, please contact the Cleveland Criminal Lawyers at Friedman & Frey, L.L.C. The Criminal Defense Attorneys at Friedman & Frey strive to provide…

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William B. Strubbe Blog

Answers common questions about injury accidents and lawsuits.

http://www.cincinnatipersonalinjury.com/blog/

May 22
The Adjuster For The Trucking Company Offered Me Money, But I Am Not Sure If It Is Enough. Do I Have To Tell Him How Much I Want?

The Adjuster For The Trucking Company Offered Me Money, But I Am Not Sure If It Is Enough. Do I Have To Tell Him How Much I Want?

No. Not yet, anyway. And you shouldn’t, unless you know for sure. There are lots of reasons you may not want to take the insurance company’s offer. It may not be enough. You may not know how much is enough. And you might be afraid…
Apr 29
Is an offer of $2000 plus medical bills a good settlement?

Is an offer of $2000 plus medical bills a good settlement?

Hardly ever. In the last couple years, lots of people have called me, and said that the insurance adjuster had called them after the accident, and told them that the insurance would settle for their medical bills plus $500, or $1,000, or even…
Apr 26
“We’ll Pay Your Medical Bills Plus $500. Nothing More.”

“We’ll Pay Your Medical Bills Plus $500. Nothing More.”

If you’re reading this, there’s a decent chance you’ve heard this from an insurance adjuster after you’ve been in an accident. Is this all you can get? No. When someone injures you, you are entitled to: • Your…

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Moritz Legal Information Blog

Legal information and research resouces. By the Michael E. Moritz Law Library at Ohio State University.

http://moritzlegalinformation.blogspot.com/

May 22
Urban Dictionary Cited in Judicial Opinion

Urban Dictionary Cited in Judicial Opinion

Perhaps you know and love Urban Dictionary, or perhaps you consider it gauche. Either way, it's an important online tool to be aware of if only for the fact courts are now looking to the online, crowd-sourced dictionary for assistance with…
May 20
Spock Cited

Spock Cited

Law Librarian Blog suggested a great paper topic: how many times has Spock been cited in judicial opinions? The question is based on a Wall Street Journal article which cites the most recent example. If this type of paper is up your alley,…
May 17
Legality vs. Morality - Trademark Edition

Legality vs. Morality - Trademark Edition

Pixar is working on a film with the theme or subject Dia de los Muertos, the Mexian holiday honoring the deceased. As film companies typically do, Disney, Pixar's parent company, applied for trademarks using the anticipated name of the film…

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Cooper Elder Law

Covers Ohio estate planning, nursing home protection and qualifying for veterans benefits. By Thom L. Cooper Company, LPA.

http://cooperelderlaw.com/our-blog/

May 22
The 2013 Capital Gains Tax Hikes – with an “s”

The 2013 Capital Gains Tax Hikes – with an “s”

By Attorney Dan Vu Due to the 2013 fiscal cliff deal, the capital gains tax rate has jumped up in more ways than one. If you file as a couple and earn over $450,000 – or if you file as a single and earn over $400,000 – the capital…
May 8
Medicare and Nursing Homes: The End of the “Improvement” Standard

Medicare and Nursing Homes: The End of the “Improvement” Standard

By Attorney Liz Durnell In all of my time working with the elderly, one of the most discussed issues is “how long will Medicare pay for my nursing home?” The maximum amount of time that Medicare will pay for skilled nursing care…
May 7
The Importance of Planning for Special Needs Familie

The Importance of Planning for Special Needs Familie

By: Attorney Nathan Simpson Growing up with a brother who is disabled, I know firsthand the importance of estate planning. The plans that my parents put in place now will have a significant impact on the quality of life for my brother after…

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Ohio Employer's Law Blog

Provides updates and commentary on current employment law headlines and topics. By Kohrman Jackson & Krantz.

http://ohioemploymentlaw.blogspot.com/

May 22
Email surveillance as evidence of retaliation

Email surveillance as evidence of retaliation

Employees should not operate under any false ideas that they enjoy an expectation of privacy in their work email accounts. Just because an employer has the right to snoop through an employee’s email, however, does not mean the practice…
May 21
Social media is the digital water cooler

Social media is the digital water cooler

Let’s say your business is located in a less-than-desirable neighborhood. Three of your employees engage in the following conversation on their personal Facebook pages: Holli Thomas — needs a new job. I’m physically and…
May 20
Fired for suing an ex-employer? Court rejects public policy claim

Fired for suing an ex-employer? Court rejects public policy claim

Carcorp hired Barry Elam to work in its finance department. A few months into his employment with Carcorp, Elam sued his prior employer, Bob McDorman Chevrolet, claiming that it had wrongfully fired him in retaliation for his cooperating with…

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Sixth Circuit Appellate Blog

Covers news about and opinions issued by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the sixth Circuit with an emphasis on business cases. By Squire Sanders.

http://www.sixthcircuitappellateblog.com/

May 21
Another Supreme Court Habeas Reversal

Another Supreme Court Habeas Reversal

In Metrish v. Lancaster, a unanimous Supreme Court reversed the Sixth Circuit’s decision that Michigan courts violated due process when they took away a defendant’s diminished-capacity defense before his second trial, after having…
May 15
Cutting Back on Extensions of Time Not a Unique Phenomenon to Sixth Circuit

Cutting Back on Extensions of Time Not a Unique Phenomenon to Sixth Circuit

We recently reported on the Sixth Circuit’s practice of curtailing extensions of time and not granting them as freely as in the past. Thus far, the reports related to that are largely anecdotal and there is no formal policy change…
May 14
The Trend Toward The Use of Summary Disposition

The Trend Toward The Use of Summary Disposition

We have previously reported on the Sixth Circuit’s caseload and the trend toward the use of unpublished opinions. We’ve discussed that the number of published decisions per judge, the opinions that are the most important to…

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Asset Protection Law Journal

Covers asset protection laws. By Kenneth J. Laino.

http://www.assetprotectionlawjournal.com

May 21
Trusts Require Flexibility

Trusts Require Flexibility

Asset protection planning (and estate planning) frequently involves the use of one or more trusts. Possibilities include an offshore trust, Domestic Asset Protection Trust, irrevocable life insurance trust and various other kinds of…
May 16
Medical Malpractice Claim Can Take Both an Emotional and Financial Toll

Medical Malpractice Claim Can Take Both an Emotional and Financial Toll

In a post on February 8, 2012 I referred to an excellent article by Pauline W. Chen, M.D. She described how involvement in a medical malpractice action can negatively impact a physican’s way of practicing medicine. Dr. Chen…
May 6
You Can Lose A Fortune If You Ignore Your Estate Planning

You Can Lose A Fortune If You Ignore Your Estate Planning

A fascinating article by Julie Satow in the April 28, Sunday New York Times describes a New Yorker whose entire $40 million estate will likely go to the government because he died without a will. This case is somewhat unique because…

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Cincinnati Attorney Blog

Covers Cincinnati personal injury and workers compensation issues. By McKenzie & Snyder LLP.

http://www.mckenzie-snyder.com/blog

May 20
Is It Too Late to Claim a Worker's Comp Injury in Ohio?

Is It Too Late to Claim a Worker's Comp Injury in Ohio?

mckenzie-workers_comp_form.jpg Have you been injured on the job and need to file a worker's comp form? Not sure whether you still qualify for benefits? The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation statute of limitations is two…
May 6
Experienced Dayton, OH Personal Injury Lawyer

Experienced Dayton, OH Personal Injury Lawyer

mckenzie-dayton.jpg McKenzie & Snyder are experienced personal injury lawyers. We have over 15 years of successfully handling personal injury cases in Dayton and southern Ohio.read more
Apr 8
Home Aide Injury Outside Patient's Home May Have Been Sustained in the Course of and Arising Out of Her Employment

Home Aide Injury Outside Patient's Home May Have Been Sustained in the Course of and Arising Out of Her Employment

mckenzie-icy_driveway.jpg The 2nd District Ohio Appellate Court recently overturned a trial court decision barring workers' compensation benefits to a home health aide who was injured after slipping on ice outside of a…

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Employee Benefits Law Report

Covers legal developments and trends affecting employee benefits. By Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP.

http://www.employeebenefitslawreport.com

May 20
Health Care Reform Update: Planning Now for Significant 2014 Deadline

Health Care Reform Update: Planning Now for Significant 2014 Deadline

The Affordable Care Act (the “ACA”) makes sweeping changes to the current health insurance landscape. Though some of these changes are already in force, the most significant provisions of the ACA become effective on January 1,…
May 13
Sutardja Decision Shows Employers How to Preserve Stock Option Flexibility In a 409A World

Sutardja Decision Shows Employers How to Preserve Stock Option Flexibility In a 409A World

Many commentators were surprised by the recent federal court of claims decision to deny summary judgment in Sutardja v United States. Sutardja, which currently is headed for trial, involves the IRS assessing a public company executive with…
May 6
Summer is Coming, But Don’t Forget About the HIPAA Omnibus Rule

Summer is Coming, But Don’t Forget About the HIPAA Omnibus Rule

Summer is right around the corner, so you are probably thinking about cookouts, pool parties, and vacations. HIPAA is probably the furthest thing from your mind (if not, you probably wish it was). However, before you book those beach…

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ImmigRantings

Comments on immigration law. By Slowik & Robinson L.L.C.

http://www.immigrantings.com/

May 20
Senator Introduces 49 Amendments to the Immigration Reform Bill

Senator Introduces 49 Amendments to the Immigration Reform Bill

Almost immediately after the Gang of Eight introduced the comprehensive immigration reform bill (the "Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act"), Congress and political interest groups began debating its many…
May 14
Congressional Black Caucus Opposes Immigration Reform Bill

Congressional Black Caucus Opposes Immigration Reform Bill

The comprehensive immigration reform bill has been the subject of much media attention since its introduction into the U.S. Senate last month. If the bill passes, it will likely change U.S. immigration law in many significant ways including…
May 8
Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Appeal on Controversial Alabama Immigration Law

Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Appeal on Controversial Alabama Immigration Law

Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court decided to not hear a case regarding a controversial Alabama state law involving immigration law. The Alabama law, which was passed in 2011, would have criminalized the acts of transporting or harboring…

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Stockycat Blog

Focuses on the intersection between criminal law, the Fourth Amendment and emerging technology. By J. Adam Engel.

http://www.stockycat.com/

May 20
Government Can Read Credit Card Magnetic Strips Without A Warrant

Government Can Read Credit Card Magnetic Strips Without A Warrant

A federal court recently considered whether the warrantless reading of magnetic strips on the backs of credit and debit cards by United States Secret Service agents violates the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution’s…
Dec 10
Cell Phone Subscriber Information Is Not Protected by Fourth Amendment

Cell Phone Subscriber Information Is Not Protected by Fourth Amendment

The case is Upshur v. State, No. 1461, Court of Special Appeals of Maryland (November 28, 2012). The defendant challenged the use of his name and address, which law enforcement officers obtained without a warrant from his cellular telephone…
Nov 14
Kansas Court Holds That Police Can Read Text Messages of an Arrested Person

Kansas Court Holds That Police Can Read Text Messages of an Arrested Person

The Kansas Court of Appeals has held that police may search the contents of a cell phone incident to an arrest without a warrant. The case is STATE OF KANSAS v. TOMMY RAY JAMES, No. 106,083 (November 9, 2012). The Defendant was convicted of…

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Great Work!

Covers labor and employment law issues. By Roetzel & Andress.

http://ralawemployment.blogspot.com/

May 20
Ohio Supreme Court to Rule on Definition of a Compensable Psychiatric Condition Under Ohio Workers’ Compensation Law

Ohio Supreme Court to Rule on Definition of a Compensable Psychiatric Condition Under Ohio Workers’ Compensation Law

Armstrong v. Jurgenson, Case No. 2012-0244, is currently pending before the Ohio Supreme Court. Oral argument was held January 23, 2013. The case concerns a claimant who was diagnosed with sprain/strain injuries and post-traumatic stress…
May 15
Dual Jurisdiction - Ohio Workers’ Compensation

Dual Jurisdiction - Ohio Workers’ Compensation

Ohio Revised Code 4213.542 does not permit the filing of a workers’ compensation claim in Ohio if a claimant or the dependents involved in a workers’ compensation claim have been granted an allowed claim in another state. In…
Apr 26
Think You Purchased Assets “Free and Clear”? That’s Not Always the Case When it Comes to Liability for Violations of Federal Employment and Labor Law

Think You Purchased Assets “Free and Clear”? That’s Not Always the Case When it Comes to Liability for Violations of Federal Employment and Labor Law

Generally, buyers of corporate assets intend to acquire the assets but not the liabilities of the seller. Whether or not a purchaser acquires such liabilities is an issue of successor liability. Most states limit successor liability to…

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DBL Law Blog

Covers business, construction, employment and real estate law in Ohio and Kentucky. By Dressman Benzinger LaVelle.

http://www.dbllaw.com/blog/

May 20
Company Cars and Workers’ Comp – Court of Appeals Clarifies Coverage in Kentucky

Company Cars and Workers’ Comp – Court of Appeals Clarifies Coverage in Kentucky

Even if he is off the clock, a worker who crashes in a company car while on the way to the job site likely will be covered by Kentucky workers’ compensation. Such was the ruling in Padgett v. Bowlin Group, 2012-CA-001736-WC (Ky. App.…
May 17
DBL News Digest – Week of 05/13/2013

DBL News Digest – Week of 05/13/2013

Here are the recent news articles from DBL Law. For these and other articles, please visit dbllaw.com/blog. Construction Target Value Design – Target Value Design (TVD) is a tool that is integral to the implementation of…
May 17
Update on Ohio Construction Reform

Update on Ohio Construction Reform

The DBL Construction Group has reported on the pioneering Ohio Construction Reform Act (OCR) since its enactment in 2011 and throughout its implementation during 2012. In short, OCR transformed Ohio’s outdated approach to public…

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Ohio Real Estate Blog

Covers broker and realtor issues, construction and development, landords and tenants, and real estate taxation. By Kohrman Jackson & Krantz.

http://ohiorealestateblog.blogspot.com/

May 19
Are Mortgage Servicers “Suppliers” of “Consumer Transactions” pursuant to the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act (Part II)?

Are Mortgage Servicers “Suppliers” of “Consumer Transactions” pursuant to the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act (Part II)?

On May 14, 2013, the Ohio Supreme Court in Anderson v. Barclay’s Real Estate, Inc., Slip Opinion No. 2013-Ohio-1933 answered the above question posed to it by the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Ohio by holding that…
May 13
General Provisions in Contracts: "Miscellaneous" does not mean "Unimportant"

General Provisions in Contracts: "Miscellaneous" does not mean "Unimportant"

Towards the end of every contractual agreement, including real estate purchase agreements and leases, are certain provisions that often come under the heading of “Miscellaneous” or “General Provisions” and are…
May 5
Types of Commercial Leases-What’s in a Name?

Types of Commercial Leases-What’s in a Name?

There are as many types of commercial leases as there are creative lawyers to draft them. Most types of leases are defined either by the kind of property involved (industrial, retail, office), or by how the rent is calculated and who pays…

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Trade Secret Litigator Blog

Covers trade secret, covenant not to compete and cybersecurity law. . By Hahn Loeser.

http://www.hahnloeser.com/tradesecretlitigator/

May 19
The State of Cybersecurity Law in 2013 (Part 1): Where's The Beef?

The State of Cybersecurity Law in 2013 (Part 1): Where's The Beef?

In the course of preparing the Mid-Year Review for Trade Secrets law for the AIPLA's Spring Meeting, I had an opportunity to step back and evaluate what is really going on from a legal standpoint in the burgeoning area of cybersecurity. …
May 18
Episode 8 of the Fairly Competing Podcast: Has The Time Come for a Federal Trade Secrets Statute?

Episode 8 of the Fairly Competing Podcast: Has The Time Come for a Federal Trade Secrets Statute?

Kenneth Vanko, Russell Beck and I have completed our eighth Fairly Competing Podcast, "Has the Time Come for a Federal Trade Secrets Statute?" In Episode 8, Russell, Ken and I discuss the need for a federal statute for civil claims of…
May 17
AMD v. Feldstein: Massachusetts Federal Court Finds Misappropriation Does Not Require Proof of Actual Use of Trade Secrets (Hint: What Should Happen When An Employee Downloads One Million Files Before Leaving)

AMD v. Feldstein: Massachusetts Federal Court Finds Misappropriation Does Not Require Proof of Actual Use of Trade Secrets (Hint: What Should Happen When An Employee Downloads One Million Files Before Leaving)

In an important decision issued on Wednesday, a Massachusetts federal court has found that the absence of proof of actual use of the trade secrets was not fatal to claims brought by Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) against four of…

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Ohio Criminal Appeals Blog

Provides Ohio criminal appeals news, views and insights. By J. Adam Engel, LLC.

http://www.adamengel.net/appealsblog/

May 17
Supreme Court of Ohio finds Public Record Requests Synonymous with Demands for Discovery in Criminal Proceeding

Supreme Court of Ohio finds Public Record Requests Synonymous with Demands for Discovery in Criminal Proceeding

The Supreme Court of Ohio has held that a public records request is equivalent to a demand for discovery in criminal proceedings. The case is State v. Athon. In 2010, the Defendant was arrested by the Ohio State Highway Patrol after he was…
May 14
Ohio Supreme Court holds that it has Exclusive Jurisdiction in Death Penalty Case

Ohio Supreme Court holds that it has Exclusive Jurisdiction in Death Penalty Case

The Supreme Court of Ohio has held it has exclusive jurisdiction in cases in which the death penalty is imposed. Additionally, the court ordered trial courts to apply the definition of a ‘definitive DNA test’ before dismissing a…
May 8
Ohio Supreme Court Holds Felonious Assault is considered a Lesser Offense to Murder

Ohio Supreme Court Holds Felonious Assault is considered a Lesser Offense to Murder

On May 1, 2013, the Ohio Supreme Court clarified lesser-included offenses for felonious assault. The case is State v. Deanda, Slip Opinion No. 2013-Ohio-1722. In 2009, Defendant, Deanda, got into an altercation with David Swartz in front of…

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Cincinnati Personal Injury and…

Cincinnati Personal Injury and Accident Attorney Blog

By Anthony Castelli.

http://blog.castellilaw.com/

May 16
Car Accident Attorney Discusses Middletown Butler County Ohio Claim

Car Accident Attorney Discusses Middletown Butler County Ohio Claim

Middletown car accident claims, if not settled pre lawsuit are brought in the Court of Common Pleas of Butler, County, Ohio. That is if the damages you are seeking are in excess of $15,000.00 Otherwise your civil claim for car accident…
May 1
Ohio Motorcycle Attorney Promotes May is Motorcycle Month

Ohio Motorcycle Attorney Promotes May is Motorcycle Month

Anthony Castelli Accident & Injury Lawyer Ohio…
Apr 19
Mandatory Helmet Laws: A Case For Manslaughter?

Mandatory Helmet Laws: A Case For Manslaughter?

The debate about motorcycle helmets rages. Riding a motorcycle is now mainstream. My buddy Chopper Charlie has ridden close to a million miles without serious mishap. He never wears a helmet. I asked him to give me the reasons he does not…

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Real Estate & Construction Law…

Real Estate & Construction Law Blog

Features real estate and construction law updates and analysis. By Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs LLP.

http://www.realestateandconstructionlaw.com/

May 16
Estoppel Certificates: Be Careful What You Sign

Estoppel Certificates: Be Careful What You Sign

If you are a landlord or tenant, or you represent landlords or tenants, then you are probably familiar with estoppel certificates. While estoppel certificates are commonplace in commercial leasing and often treated as simple…
Feb 15
Crain's Cleveland Shale Summit Gives Glimpse Into Future of Shale Production

Crain's Cleveland Shale Summit Gives Glimpse Into Future of Shale Production

On February 5, 2013 Crain's Shale Summit took place at Executive Caterers at Landerhaven. The event sold out quickly and appeared to be a great success in all respects. I attended and was quite impressed by the quality and variety of…
Feb 15
Beware of These Lease Renewal Trap

Beware of These Lease Renewal Trap

A typical written lease agreement has a lease term that is specified as a number of months or years, or that extends from a certain commencement date to a certain termination date. It is not uncommon, though, for a tenant to remain in…

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Toledo Criminal Law Blog

By the Law Offices of Patituce & Scott, LLC.

http://www.toledo-criminal-lawyer.com/questions-answers/

May 16
How Can A Toledo DUI Attorney Help Me?

How Can A Toledo DUI Attorney Help Me?

Often I sit in courts in Toledo, and all across the State, and see people make the fundamental mistake of going into court without an attorney. Some people have been lead to believe that if they go into court and throw themselves on the…
May 10
Toledo Ohio Driving Privilege

Toledo Ohio Driving Privilege

In Ohio there are certain hard time limits on when you can start driving after a DUI arrest. In Toledo most courts will not consider driving privileges until after 15 or 30 days depending on your type of case, even on a first offense.…
May 2
What Should I Do After An Arrest For A DUI?

What Should I Do After An Arrest For A DUI?

One of the most common reactions that people have after being arrested for a DUI is not being sure what steps they should take, what they should do in order to protect themselves. This is quite normal, most of my clients are people that…

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Cincinnati Law Library Blog

Covers laws and cases, with a focus on Cincinnati and Ohio. By the Cincinnati Law Library Association.

http://cincinnatilaw.blogspot.com/

May 16
Supreme Court review of Sixth Circuit ruling in indigent's civil rights case

Supreme Court review of Sixth Circuit ruling in indigent's civil rights case

As the National Law Journal’s Tony Mauro phrased it earlier this week, “the Supreme Court's running feud with the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals resumed Monday, May 13th., with the justices' decision to grant review in a Tennessee…
May 15
New Ohio Supreme Court Probate Form

New Ohio Supreme Court Probate Form

The Ohio Supreme Court will be accepting public comment on probate court forms relating to Medicaid estate recovery, real property certificates of transfer, foreign adoption, and disinterment applications until June 11, 2013. The Supreme…
May 14
Ohio Firearm Protection Order Bill

Ohio Firearm Protection Order Bill

A bill was introduced in the Ohio House last week that would “require persons subject to civil or criminal domestic violence temporary protection orders surrender all firearms in their immediate possession or control to a law enforcement…

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Columbus DUI Information

By Suhre & Associates, LLC.

http://columbus-ovi-lawyer.com/blog/

May 16
Driving Privileges, Part IV.

Driving Privileges, Part IV.

The law in Ohio provides for limited driving privileges when you are under a suspension for a DUI. You are eligible for privileges after any hard suspension time. Once eligible, you can get privileges for the following reasons: Occupational,…
May 6
Driving Privileges, Part III

Driving Privileges, Part III

The law in Ohio provides for limited driving privileges when you are under a suspension for a Columbus DUI. You are eligible for privileges after any hard suspension time. Once eligible, you can get privileges for the following reasons:…
Apr 29
Columbus, Ohio Driving Privileges. Part II.

Columbus, Ohio Driving Privileges. Part II.

The law in a Columbus, Ohio DUI / OVI case provides for limited driving privileges 15 -30 days post arrest on a first time OVI charge. Once eligible, you can get privileges for the following reasons: Occupational, Educational, Medical, and…

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Columbus DUI Information And…

Columbus DUI Information And Answers

Answers questions about a DUI Arrest in Columbus, Ohio. By Suhre & Associates.

http://columbus-ovi-lawyer.com/blog/

May 16
Driving Privileges, Part IV.

Driving Privileges, Part IV.

The law in Ohio provides for limited driving privileges when you are under a suspension for a DUI. You are eligible for privileges after any hard suspension time. Once eligible, you can get privileges for the following reasons: Occupational,…
May 6
Driving Privileges, Part III

Driving Privileges, Part III

The law in Ohio provides for limited driving privileges when you are under a suspension for a Columbus DUI. You are eligible for privileges after any hard suspension time. Once eligible, you can get privileges for the following reasons:…
Apr 29
Columbus, Ohio Driving Privileges. Part II.

Columbus, Ohio Driving Privileges. Part II.

The law in a Columbus, Ohio DUI / OVI case provides for limited driving privileges 15 -30 days post arrest on a first time OVI charge. Once eligible, you can get privileges for the following reasons: Occupational, Educational, Medical, and…

Rank this Week: 3105

Criminal Defense FAQ

Covers criminal defense and DUI/OVI issues. By Patituce & Associates, LLC.

http://cleveland-criminal-defense-attorneys.com/criminal-defense-faq/

May 16
How Can A Criminal Defense Lawyer Help Me?

How Can A Criminal Defense Lawyer Help Me?

Each day I sit in court rooms all across this state. And every day I see people making the same mistake over and over again – they go into court, facing serious charges, without having hired the best criminal defense lawyer they…
May 10
Can A Drug Charge Cause You To Lose Your Financial Aid?

Can A Drug Charge Cause You To Lose Your Financial Aid?

Ohio features several large and prestigious universities, law schools, medical schools. Many of our clients who go to these institutions have faced the same problem “Will a drug charge cost me my financial aid?” The short…
May 2
What Do I Do After Being Arrested On Felony Charges?

What Do I Do After Being Arrested On Felony Charges?

Most people have no idea what to do after they, or someone they care about, has been arrested on felony charges. The first thing that has to be done is a phone call to an experienced criminal defense lawyer. Once an arrest has been…

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Questions and Answers About…

Questions and Answers About Arrests, Criminal Procdures and Policies

By the Law Offices of Patituce & Scott, LLC.

http://cleveland-criminal-defense-attorneys.com/q-a/

May 16
How Can A Criminal Defense Lawyer Help Me?

How Can A Criminal Defense Lawyer Help Me?

Each day I sit in court rooms all across this state. And every day I see people making the same mistake over and over again – they go into court, facing serious charges, without having hired the best criminal defense lawyer they…
May 10
Can A Drug Charge Cause You To Lose Your Financial Aid?

Can A Drug Charge Cause You To Lose Your Financial Aid?

Ohio features several large and prestigious universities, law schools, medical schools. Many of our clients who go to these institutions have faced the same problem “Will a drug charge cost me my financial aid?” The short…
May 2
What Do I Do After Being Arrested On Felony Charges?

What Do I Do After Being Arrested On Felony Charges?

Most people have no idea what to do after they, or someone they care about, has been arrested on felony charges. The first thing that has to be done is a phone call to an experienced criminal defense lawyer. Once an arrest has been…

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Ohio State Tax Blog

Covers Ohio state and local taxes, including Ohio sales tax and multistate tax planning. By Steven A. Dimengo and Richard B. Fry III.

http://ohiostatetaxblog.com/component/content/frontpage.html

May 15
Ohio Commercial Activity Tax Sourcing Rules Provide Planning Opportunitie

Ohio Commercial Activity Tax Sourcing Rules Provide Planning Opportunitie

Generally, taxable receipts for the Ohio commercial activity tax are sourced to where tangible personal property is “ultimately received” or the benefit of services are received. R.C. 5751.033. However, evidenced by guidance…
Apr 30
Multistate Taxation: New York's Highest Court Upholds Click-Through Nexus Law Amid Facial Constitutional Challenge

Multistate Taxation: New York's Highest Court Upholds Click-Through Nexus Law Amid Facial Constitutional Challenge

“Click-through nexus” laws generally attribute the presence of in-state representatives who refer sales to an out-of-state retailer, including via web links, in exchange for a commission for determining sales tax nexus. See e.g.,…
Apr 23
Multistate Taxation: Marketplace Fairness Act Gaining Momentum

Multistate Taxation: Marketplace Fairness Act Gaining Momentum

On April 22, 2013, the U.S. Senate voted to take up the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 for debate and amendment. Notably, President Obama came out in support of the bill. While several hurdles remain, including passage by the…

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Real Estate Advisor Law Blog

Covers real estate development, environmental, finance and legal issues. By Ulmer Berne LLP.

http://www.realestateadvisorlawblog.com

May 13
Dennis Would Have Liked Thi

Dennis Would Have Liked Thi

Dennis Lane would have liked this. In fact, he would have liked this on at least two fronts. First, with an avid love of the water, biking and outdoor activities, Dennis would have appreciated what’s going on in…
Apr 19
The Exception that Swallowed the Rule

The Exception that Swallowed the Rule

Nonrecourse loans are popular among commercial real estate owners because the Lender agrees only to seek recourse against the real estate and other collateral securing the loan in a default or loss situation. Unless the loss is caused…
Mar 22
Just Add Water

Just Add Water

Recently, at a conference in Santiago, Chile, I had the opportunity to meet Fernado Fishmann, founder of Crystal Lagoons, and to learn about how Crystal Lagoons is transforming real estate projects around the globe. The…

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Cincinnati DUI Info

Covers Ohio DUI and OVI issues. By Suhre & Associates.

http://cincinnati-dui-info.com

May 12
Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day

Like every other holiday, the police will be out in force looking for Cincinnati DUI and OVI violations. You can enjoy alcohol responsibly this weekend if you are not driving! Lets talk about drinking responsibly. This does not…
May 4
DUI Patrols Increase For Cinco De Mayo And Kentucky Derby

DUI Patrols Increase For Cinco De Mayo And Kentucky Derby

Expect to see more police this weekend. Police like to spend their money wisely. They do this by targeting the weekends most likely to produce more arrests and drunk drivers. This weekend is the one of the best weekends for police…
Apr 15
DUI Appeal

DUI Appeal

The City of Cincinnati has appealed four of our firm’s OVI cases. These cases will be heard in the next few months. The litigation surrounds the new breath test machine from the Dept. of Health in Ohio. This is the…

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Dayton DUI Information

Covers DUI for Dayton area residents. By Suhre & Associates, LLC.

http://dayton-ovi-lawyer.com/blog/

May 12
Safe Enjoyment Of Alcohol Without Driving!

Safe Enjoyment Of Alcohol Without Driving!

Today I want to talk about my mother’s day weekend and safe alcohol consumption without the need to drive in Dayton Ohio or risk an OVI. The best way is to barbecue in the comfort of your own backyard! This eliminates the need to…
May 4
Holiday Weekends Equal More Police

Holiday Weekends Equal More Police

Police have limited resources and target weekends most likely to produce drunk drivers to scale up their patrols. This weekend we have the Kentucky Derby on Saturday and Cinco de Mayo on Sunday. This is the best type of weekend to…
Apr 27
Kevin Hart DUI

Kevin Hart DUI

http://abcnews.go.com/m/blogEntry?id=18958859 In this article, ABC published that Kevin Hart got a DUI. cal said this is a wake up call for him. They say this is a first offense for him. In Dayton Ohio a DUI first offense…

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Columbus OVI/DUI Attorney Blog

Comments on DUI law. By Shawn R. Dominy, Attorney at Law.

http://www.columbusoviattorneyblog.com/

May 10
SHOULD OHIO HAVE IMMEDIATE TRIALS FOR O.V.I./D.U.I?

SHOULD OHIO HAVE IMMEDIATE TRIALS FOR O.V.I./D.U.I?

There is little tolerance for drunk driving in Mumbai, India. Like Ohio, the penalty for a first D.U.I. offense in India is up to six months in jail. Unlike Ohio, the legal limit for blood alcohol content in India is .03 (Ohio's is .08),…
Apr 20
U.S. SUPREME COURT DECISION RAISES QUESTIONS ABOUT BLOOD TESTS IN OHIO D.U.I./O.V.I. CASES

U.S. SUPREME COURT DECISION RAISES QUESTIONS ABOUT BLOOD TESTS IN OHIO D.U.I./O.V.I. CASES

In a previous post, this blog questioned whether police should be able to draw blood against your will without a search warrant. At that time, oral arguments had recently been held in the case of Missouri v. McNeely. A few days ago, the…
Apr 6
SANCTIONS FOR DISCOVERY VIOLATIONS IN OHIO CRIMINAL AND D.U.I./O.V.I. CASES

SANCTIONS FOR DISCOVERY VIOLATIONS IN OHIO CRIMINAL AND D.U.I./O.V.I. CASES

How are sanctions to be imposed for violations of Ohio's discovery rules? That question was the subject of a recent decision by the Ohio Supreme Court. In a previous post, this blog described the changes to the rules for discovery…

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Stock Market Loss

Covers misconduct by brokerage firms or financial advisors. By Hermann, Cahn & Schneider, LLP.

http://www.stockmarketloss.com/news/

May 10
Dispute Resolution Smackdown: Group Arbitrations vs. Securities Class Actions vs. Individual Arbitration – Part 3

Dispute Resolution Smackdown: Group Arbitrations vs. Securities Class Actions vs. Individual Arbitration – Part 3

This article was originally posted on Stock Market LossWhen Attempting to Persuade Arbitrators, a Dozen Victims are Better Than One. “So okay,” you say. “Group cases sound like they’re better than class actions. …
May 9
Dispute Resolution Smackdown: Group Arbitrations vs. Securities Class Actions vs. Individual Proceedings – Part 2

Dispute Resolution Smackdown: Group Arbitrations vs. Securities Class Actions vs. Individual Proceedings – Part 2

This article was originally posted on Stock Market LossWhile Class Members Surrender All Control to the Lawyers and Court, Group Arbitrations Keep Clients Involved and In Charge. As we noted in part 1, securities class actions tend to produce…
May 8
Dispute Resolution Smackdown: Group Arbitrations vs. Securities Class Actions vs. Individual Proceedings – Part 1

Dispute Resolution Smackdown: Group Arbitrations vs. Securities Class Actions vs. Individual Proceedings – Part 1

This article was originally posted on Stock Market LossModest Losses? In Group Arbitrations, a Lot of Little Can Be Really Big We’ve said it before, we are not a fan of class actions. In fact, except for the lawyers who handle them, no…

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The Sports & Entertainment Law…

The Sports & Entertainment Law Playbook.

Discusses current legal topics in the media, sports, and entertainment industries. By Joseph A. Bahgat.

http://www.sportsandentertainmentlawplaybook.com/

May 10
Could This Mean the End of Porno-Trolling Copyright Litigation?

Could This Mean the End of Porno-Trolling Copyright Litigation?

Earlier this week, U.S. District Judge Otis D. Wright II, from the Central District of California, delivered a shot heard round the legal world, when he issued an 11-page opinion & order condemning the four attorneys who are principally…
Apr 29
NJ Court Rules In Favor of Copyright Troll

NJ Court Rules In Favor of Copyright Troll

For a while, it's seemed like the tides had turned on copyright trolls, as federal court judges appear to be more and more skeptical of the (lack of) merits to the concept and strategy behind mass copyright litigation. But a recent decision…
Apr 5
ESPN Says Rutgers AD Tim Pernetti is Out

ESPN Says Rutgers AD Tim Pernetti is Out

ESPN is now reporting that Rutgers Athletic Director Tim Pernetti has been fired for his handling of the Mike Rice disciplinary procedure. Stay tuned...

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Gamso - For the Defense

Provides commentary on criminal law, civil liberties and jurisprudence. By Jeffrey Gamso.

http://gamso-forthedefense.blogspot.com/

May 8
Death Penalty 101 - The Book

Death Penalty 101 - The Book

Those of you who aren't lawyers probably know that law school classes typically operate on what they call the "Socratic Method." (It's a method that Socrates wouldn't recognize, but that's a different blog post.) It's built around…
May 7
To Life

To Life

Here's to the land you've torn out the hear of.Mississippi, find yourself another country to be part of. That's the refrain of an old Phil Ochs song about the racism and corruption and general backwardness of the Magnolia State. There's…
May 5
"There's Always Something Else You Can Do"

"There's Always Something Else You Can Do"

We fucked up. We'll try and fix it if you give us a chance.So says the FBI, though admittedly those are my words not the Bureau's. You may remember that last year the FBI said it was going to review thousands of cases to see if…

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Business Litigation Info

Covers business litigation, intellectual property, data security, and advertising and media. By Faruki Ireland & Cox P.L.L.

http://www.businesslitigationinfo.com/

May 8
Privacy Today: The More Things Change, the More they Stay the Same

Privacy Today: The More Things Change, the More they Stay the Same

I recently had the privilege of moderating a privacy panel discussion at an unmanned aerial systems (“UAS”) conference. UAS’s have been in the news lately, so you can imagine the interest and concern for privacy and…
Apr 9
Charles Faruki Honored as an All-Star for Outstanding Client Service

Charles Faruki Honored as an All-Star for Outstanding Client Service

Charles Faruki, Managing Partner of FI&C was recently selected as a 2013 BTI Client Service All-Star MVP by BTI Consulting Group. All-Star MVPs are standout attorneys honored for delivering superior client service year after year. Charlie…
Mar 20
SCOTUS Issues First-Ever Decision Interpreting CAFA

SCOTUS Issues First-Ever Decision Interpreting CAFA

On Tuesday, March 19, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Standard Fire Ins. Co. v. Knowles, No. 11-1450, and held that class action plaintiffs cannot plead around the Class Action Fairness Act’s…

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A Hudson, Ohio Lawyer's…

A Hudson, Ohio Lawyer's Perspective on Divorce and Family Matters

Covers Ohio divorce and family law. By Carol L. Gasper.

http://clgasperlaw.blogspot.com/

May 3
Ohio Child Support Arrearages Resemble Modern Day Debtors Prison

Ohio Child Support Arrearages Resemble Modern Day Debtors Prison

A recent article about a woman from Texas who was sentenced for failing to pay her child support obligations has sparked a debate about whether incarcerating people who have gotten behind on bills makes sense. The woman, Cheryl Walton, was…
Apr 26
Online Actions Land Two Wisconsin Men In Hot Water

Online Actions Land Two Wisconsin Men In Hot Water

As we’ve mentioned before, people frequently say and do stupid things on the internet. For some reason, normally sane people take leave of their senses when posting things online, believing that their actions can never come back to…
Apr 19
How do you decide between separating and divorcing?

How do you decide between separating and divorcing?

Anyone considering a divorce has likely wondered about whether separation might be a better idea. After all, divorce can be a relief for some couples who have grown tired of constantly fighting, but no one wants to rush into such an important…

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Cleveland Law Library Weblog

Informs local attorneys of major legal developments important to their practice. By Sue Altmeyer.

http://suealtmeyer.typepad.com/cleveland_law_library_web/

May 1
The State of Ohio Has Launched a New Site That Allow You to Track Agency Rule Changes and Receive Email Alert

The State of Ohio Has Launched a New Site That Allow You to Track Agency Rule Changes and Receive Email Alert

Ohio has launched a new website called RuleWatch Ohio that will allow you to track Agency Rules that affect you, your family, or your business. An OSBA News Release for the launch states that: "RuleWatch Ohio allows individuals to track...
May 1
Ohio Supreme Court Board of Commissioners on Grievances & Discipline Issues Opinion That Lawyers Can Solicit Clients via Text

Ohio Supreme Court Board of Commissioners on Grievances & Discipline Issues Opinion That Lawyers Can Solicit Clients via Text

The Ohio Supreme Court Board of Commissioners on Grievances & Discipline has issued a new ethics Opinion (No. 2013-2) that permits lawyers to solict potential clients via text messaing. The Syllabus of the Opinion specifically states…
May 1
CWRU Law School Professor Offers Free, Online, 8-Week Class on Introduction to International Criminal law

CWRU Law School Professor Offers Free, Online, 8-Week Class on Introduction to International Criminal law

According to cleveland.com, CWRU Law School Professor Michael Scharf began teaching a free, online, 8-week class called Introduction to International Criminal Law today, May 1st. At least 17,500 signed up to participate in this venture, which…

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The Zimmer Law Firm

Covers elder law, estate planning, Medicaid, probate, wills and trusts.

http://www.zimmerlawfirm.com/blog/

Apr 16
Email’s Afterlife: How Do Digital Assets Live On?

Email’s Afterlife: How Do Digital Assets Live On?

The last decade alone has seen a tremendous migration of information and personal communications to digital formats. Like the Zimmer Law Firm, most businesses and individuals now run or visit blogs or websites, or use online…
Apr 16
Email’s Afterlife: How Do Digital Assets Live On?

Email’s Afterlife: How Do Digital Assets Live On?

The last decade alone has seen a tremendous migration of information and personal communications to digital formats. Like the Zimmer Law Firm, most businesses and individuals now run or visit blogs or websites, or use online…
Apr 16
Email’s Afterlife: How Do Digital Assets Live On?

Email’s Afterlife: How Do Digital Assets Live On?

The last decade alone has seen a tremendous migration of information and personal communications to digital formats. Like the Zimmer Law Firm, most businesses and individuals now run or visit blogs or websites, or use online…

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Cincinnati Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers the arrest process and other criminal procedures. By Suhre & Associates.

http://cincinnati-criminal-lawyer.com

Apr 15
What Happens If I Plea?

What Happens If I Plea?

Before you enter a plea, the court will make sure you understand the rights you are waiving. Your lawyer will review this with you before you enter the plea and talk to the judge. Your lawyer will explain the nature of the consequences…
Jan 11
I Didn’t Do It Why Was I Charged?

I Didn’t Do It Why Was I Charged?

Charged with a crime, but you didn’t do it? Wondering how that happened? There is a good chance that the police didn’t even talk to you before indicting you on a crime. It happens when someone tells police that they…
Sep 21
Mitigation

Mitigation

What is Mitigation? Mitigation is best described as things that you can do before and after sentencing to lessen your sentence. You want to hire a Cincinnati lawyer that can tell you his plan to mitigate your charges and sentence if you are…

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Dahman's Law

Covers business issues.

http://www.dahmanlaw.com/Blog.html

Apr 15
Dahman Law Wins $42,000 at Trial for Small Business Client; Adversary’s $652,000 Claims Thrown Out

Dahman Law Wins $42,000 at Trial for Small Business Client; Adversary’s $652,000 Claims Thrown Out

Dahman Law prevailed at trial last week for its client The RAE Associates, Inc. in Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Case No. 12-CVH-1103. After a four-day trial, the jury unanimously awarded print brokerage firm The RAE…
Apr 3
A New Way to Shelter Your Assets From Creditors: The Ohio Legacy Trust Act

A New Way to Shelter Your Assets From Creditors: The Ohio Legacy Trust Act

Those looking to aggressively protect their assets while still benefitting from them have a new, realistic option under the Ohio Legacy Trust Act, Ohio Revised Code Chapter 5816 (the “OLTA”), which became effective March 27, 2013.…
Mar 19
Top Ten Reasons to Consider a Revocable Trust: Asset Management for Ill and Minor

Top Ten Reasons to Consider a Revocable Trust: Asset Management for Ill and Minor

If you’re considering creating a trust, you have several options. One is whether the trust should be revocable or not. There are advantages and disadvantages to both, but revocable trusts offer some distinct benefits that many…

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Frequently Asked Questions about…

Frequently Asked Questions about Federal Criminal Defense

Answers federal criminal defense questions for northern Ohio residents. By Patituce & Associates LLC.

http://cleveland-federal-criminal-defense.com/frequently-asked-questions-2/

Apr 12
What Is A 2255 Petition?

What Is A 2255 Petition?

After an individual has been convicted and exhausted, or used up, their appellate rights there is still a method for an individual to set aside their conviction. That method is the filing of a habeas corpus motion, or a 2255 petition…
Mar 20
What Is Wire Fraud And Can A Criminal Attorney Defend It?

What Is Wire Fraud And Can A Criminal Attorney Defend It?

Has a law enforcement agent contacted you or a loved one threatening you with wire fraud charges? If so, you will need an attorney to represent you sooner rather than later because the government has likely done a lengthy investigation…
Mar 6
How Much Time Can I Get On A Federal Child Pornography Case?

How Much Time Can I Get On A Federal Child Pornography Case?

Did you know that statistically, only convictions for sexual abuse, murder, and hostage taking have longer sentences than child pornography? Those convicted of sexual abuse, on average receive a sentence of 125 months versus 121 months for…

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Ohio Environmental Law Blog

Discusses environmental law and policy at both the national level and with a focus on developments in Ohio. By Joseph P. Koncelik of Frantz Ward LLP.

http://www.ohioenvironmentallawblog.com/

Apr 11
A Revised ASTM Standard for Due Diligence to Be Issued

A Revised ASTM Standard for Due Diligence to Be Issued

A task force assigned to review the ASTM standard for Phase I environmental assessments has completed its review of the current standard. It has sent its recommendations to U.S. EPA who is expected to accept the…
Mar 28
Tenants Can Now More Easily Qualify for Protection from Liability for Pre-Existing Contamination

Tenants Can Now More Easily Qualify for Protection from Liability for Pre-Existing Contamination

Often times businesses only worry about performing due diligence (Phase Is and Phase IIs) when they are purchasing a building, factory or land. In my experience, many tenants never think about the fact that they could inherit liability…
Mar 15
Clean Ohio Council Approves Changes to Brownfield Funding

Clean Ohio Council Approves Changes to Brownfield Funding

On March 6th the Clean Ohio Council approved major changes to the Clean Ohio program. The changes are now effective and will govern the remaining $15 million in funding that was set aside in the last budget. After the $15 million…

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Ohio Criminal Defense Law

Covers criminal defense law, OVI law, and Constitutional law. By Zuckerman Daiker & Lear Co. LPA.

http://www.ohiocriminaldefenselaw.net/

Mar 26
ZDL Wins Dismissal of Client’s Aggravated Vehicular Assault Charge; client sentenced to pay fine instead of 5 years in prison

ZDL Wins Dismissal of Client’s Aggravated Vehicular Assault Charge; client sentenced to pay fine instead of 5 years in prison

Our client John Smith* was charged with two felony counts of Aggravated Vehicular Assault (AVA) stemming from a car accident. The victim suffered a broken toe and damage to her vehicle. The State alleged that our client was intoxicated. The…
Feb 27
ZDL wins landmark reversal in the 8th District Court of Appeals on HB 86 sentencing issue

ZDL wins landmark reversal in the 8th District Court of Appeals on HB 86 sentencing issue

On February 21, 2013, the Eighth District Court of Appeals (Cuyahoga County), in State of Ohio v. Paul Johnson, case number 12 CA 98245, released and journalized its decision finding that the trial court erred in imposing prison sentences of…
Feb 26
ZDL wins suppression hearing and obtains dismissal of client's OVI charge

ZDL wins suppression hearing and obtains dismissal of client's OVI charge

In State v. Klein, Case No. 12 TRC 04904, a defendant was charged with a third OVI offense within six years and faced various penalties including a mandatory minimum sentence of sixty (60) days in jail. ZDL filed a motion to suppress in which…

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Immigration Visa Lawyer Blog

Covers visas, green cards, and immigration law. By Shihab & Associates.

http://www.immigration-visa-lawyer-blog.com/

Mar 25
Specialized Knowledge and the L-1B Intracompany Transferee Visa

Specialized Knowledge and the L-1B Intracompany Transferee Visa

One of the requirements to be eligible for the L-1B nonimmigrant intracompany transferee visa category is that the beneficiary must have specialized knowledge. The legal definition of specialized knowledge was illustrated recently by the…
Mar 4
Effect of Sequester on Immigration

Effect of Sequester on Immigration

On Friday March 1 at midnight, Present Obama was forced to sign an automatic spending cutback, or "sequestration," as negotiations with congress to avoid these cuts was unsuccessful. The spending cuts will have an impact on national security,…
Feb 21
Ohio Refuses to Issue Driver's Licenses to DACA Recipient

Ohio Refuses to Issue Driver's Licenses to DACA Recipient

Since June 2012 many Ohio residents have been applying for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), an executive order enacted by Present Barack Obama that allows those who arrived in the United States as children to have a reprieve…

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Ohio Social Security Disability…

Ohio Social Security Disability Blog

Covers family law, criminal law, and social security SSD/SSI ssues in Ohio. By the Law Offices of John T. Nicholson.

http://www.johntnicholson.com/ohiolawblog/

Mar 24
Social Security disability rules for Lupu

Social Security disability rules for Lupu

How to win my disability case for a lupus diagnosis? Systemic lupus erythematosus, or simply lupus, is evaluated in the immune system section of the Disability Evaluation Under Social Security disability handbook, more commonly known as the…
Feb 10
Delays in Ohio Social Security Disability claims hurt claimant

Delays in Ohio Social Security Disability claims hurt claimant

Social Security Disability Delays Impact Vulnerable Patients Unfortunately it is becoming all to common for those applying for Social Security Disability benefits to suffer delay after delay while their claims languish in a bureaucratic mess…
Feb 3
Social Security Office to have shorter hour

Social Security Office to have shorter hour

Social Security Offices Around the Country Introduce Shorter Hours Beginning on November 19, 2012, the Social Security Administration will close field offices to the public 30 minutes early each day. For example, in Ohio that means that Ohio…

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