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William B. Strubbe Blog

Answers common questions about injury accidents and lawsuits.

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

Jun 19
How Can You Show The Truck Driver’s Lying?

How Can You Show The Truck Driver’s Lying?

You find out what he said the first time. This comes up a lot, and not just with truck drivers. People try to change their story after the accident. So you find out what was said at the accident scene, or right after it. There was a famous…
Jun 4
What Makes The Difference Between A Small Personal Injury Settlement And A Big One?

What Makes The Difference Between A Small Personal Injury Settlement And A Big One?

It’s not written in the sky; there are a number of different factors. There are the standard “metrics” – Paralysis, amputation, or loss of use of an arm or leg; disfigurement or scarring; time spent in the hospital;…
Jun 3
Will the trucking company or their insurance pay my attorney fees for my personal injury lawsuit?

Will the trucking company or their insurance pay my attorney fees for my personal injury lawsuit?

Very rarely. The “American Rule” is that generally, everyone – winners and losers alike – pays their own attorney fees. (It’s called the American rule because in England, the rule is different – the loser…

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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/

Jun 19
Ohio 1st. District Court of Appeals upholds ‘Adam Walsh’ Provision Extending Juvenile Sex Offender’s Registration Requirement Beyond Defendant’s 21st Birthday

Ohio 1st. District Court of Appeals upholds ‘Adam Walsh’ Provision Extending Juvenile Sex Offender’s Registration Requirement Beyond Defendant’s 21st Birthday

Hamilton County’s 1st. District Court of Appeals last week upheld as constitutional a provision of Ohio’s Adam Walsh Act (AWA) requiring juvenile courts to sentence certain juvenile sex offenders to registration requirements that extend…
Jun 17
Ohio Medicaid effort

Ohio Medicaid effort

A new poll for the Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati from the University of Cincinnati asking respondents whether they favored or opposed expanding Medicaid to provide health insurance to more low-income uninsured adults showed 63.1…
Jun 14
Cincinnati parking meter outsourcing case update

Cincinnati parking meter outsourcing case update

The Ohio First District Court of Appeals handed down a ruling last Wednesday, June 12th., allowing the City of Cincinnati to move forward with leasing its parking system to the Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority, Cincinnati.com…

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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/

Jun 19
DBL Partner Joseph Cleves Appointed to Cancer Support Community Board

DBL Partner Joseph Cleves Appointed to Cancer Support Community Board

DBL Law Partner Joseph A. Cleves, Jr. was recently appointed to the board of directors at Cancer Support Community. The Cancer Support Community is an international non-profit dedicated to providing support, education and hope to people…
Jun 14
DBL News Digest – Week of 06/10/2013

DBL News Digest – Week of 06/10/2013

Here are the recent news articles from DBL Law. For these and other articles, please visit dbllaw.com/blog.
Jun 13
Video: An Inside Look at DBL Law Market in the Park with Featured Vendor, Famous Frank

Video: An Inside Look at DBL Law Market in the Park with Featured Vendor, Famous Frank

A Cincinnati hot dog stand, Famous Franks serves tasty, Chicago-style hot dog concoctions, such as the Slaw Dog. This local vendor’s vision is to bring back the culture behind the “dog,” creating nostalgic memories of youth,…

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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/

Jun 19
Employment Law Blog Carnival: The Summer Blockbuster Edition

Employment Law Blog Carnival: The Summer Blockbuster Edition

It’s hard to believe, but the summer blockbuster—the high budget, slickly marketed, big action, and bigger box-office-return movie that has everyone talking—was born 38 years ago tomorrow. On June 20, 1975, Jaws hit…
Jun 18
He’s a lumberjack and, apparently, he’s not okay

He’s a lumberjack and, apparently, he’s not okay

An employee who posed in Playgirl magazine is suing his former employer for sexual harassment, reports ABC News. 18 years ago, Daniel Sawka posed as a nude lumberjack in Playgirl. Sawka alleges that when his co-workers discovered the…
Jun 17
Fox Searchlight case confirm that unpaid interns are a dying breed

Fox Searchlight case confirm that unpaid interns are a dying breed

Out of the millions of page-views this blog has received over the six-years of its existence, the most popular post (by an almost three-to-one margin over its closest competitor) is You should pay attention to this post if you have unpaid…

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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/

Jun 19
Counterfeit Luxury Good

Counterfeit Luxury Good

The Daily Reporter, the paper of the Columbus Bar Association, recently ran a story on New York's attempt to regulate the sale of counterfeit merchandise. Turns out, there's a difference between counterfeit goods and knock-offs. There's also…
Jun 17
Shark Tank Contract Law

Shark Tank Contract Law

The ABC show Shark Tank stresses me out. Entrepreneurs go on the show and face a barrage of questions from potential investors, vetting their business acumen and the viability of their product or service. A recent New York Times article,…
Jun 14
FTC Alert: Celebrity Endorsement

FTC Alert: Celebrity Endorsement

Celebrity product endorsements are huge business. Like most federal agencies (actually, like most lawmakers), however, it seems the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is having a hard time keeping its rules and restrictions current with new…

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The Zimmer Law Firm

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

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

Jun 19
Incapacity Planning: Be Discerning When Choosing Attorneys-In-Fact

Incapacity Planning: Be Discerning When Choosing Attorneys-In-Fact

It’s a simple question, but the answer can be quite complex: who will make decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated? In the world of incapacity planning, durable powers of attorney and the selection of attorneys-in-fact are…
Jun 16
Elder Financial Abuse: A Hidden Outrage

Elder Financial Abuse: A Hidden Outrage

Financial abuse is a hidden outrage. People who have reached an advanced age certainly deserve some respect. Unfortunately, unscrupulous individuals all too often target our nation’s seniors for financial abuse. Why? Elderly people are…
Jun 14
Life Insurance Can Keep Inheritances Equal

Life Insurance Can Keep Inheritances Equal

If you are single, you may see life insurance as a simple way to cover your final expenses. When you start a family, life insurance takes on a far greater level of importance as a potential means of income replacement. Life insurance…

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Gettins' Law

Covers business and franchising law. By Mary Beth Gettins.

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

Jun 18
Release of Claims: Question You Need to Ask.

Release of Claims: Question You Need to Ask.

In the franchise industry the deployment of Release of Claims is common place. A Release of Claims may be a stand-alone agreement or may be embedded in a franchise transfer agreement, franchise renewal agreement, franchise termination…
Jun 6
What do you think is the most common cause of HIPAA privacy & security breaches?

What do you think is the most common cause of HIPAA privacy & security breaches?

The answer may surprise you. Take a look at the graph below. When we think of privacy & security breaches we think of a computer geek hacking into computers or wayward employees. In reality the biggest threat to privacy and…
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…

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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/

Jun 18
How Immigration Reform Will Benefit Those with Unlawful Statu

How Immigration Reform Will Benefit Those with Unlawful Statu

It comes as no surprise that the immigration system in the United States is broken. On Tuesday, April 16th the "Gang of Eight", a bipartisan group of Senators, introduced immigration reform legislation, formally titled as the Border Security,…
Jun 17
Recent USCIS Policy Memorandum Is Useful in Avoiding RFEs and NOIDS

Recent USCIS Policy Memorandum Is Useful in Avoiding RFEs and NOIDS

A Request for Evidence (RFE) or a Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID) from the USCIS will result in delay of your immigration petition or application, and possibly may also be followed with a denial. Therefore, if you want your case processed as…
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…

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Columbus DUI Information

By Suhre & Associates, LLC.

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

Jun 18
Motion To Suppress.

Motion To Suppress.

A motion to suppress evidence will first have to be filed by your Columbus DUI or OVI Lawyer. If you case does not reach a satisfactory plea deal, the motion to suppress is the best way to determine what eveidence will come in at trial. In…
Jun 13
Administration License Suspension.

Administration License Suspension.

When you are pulled over in Columbus, Ohio for an OVI, you will most likely lose your license. The Officer will most likely give you an administrative license suspension or ALS. This will be a 90 day suspension of your Ohio driver’s…
Jun 8
The Discovery Process!

The Discovery Process!

You have a right to see the evidence in your case. This is called the discovery process in a criminal case. A request for discovery will ask for records and information specific to your DUI case whether it is a breath test, blood test, urine…

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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/

Jun 18
Motion To Suppress.

Motion To Suppress.

A motion to suppress evidence will first have to be filed by your Columbus DUI or OVI Lawyer. If you case does not reach a satisfactory plea deal, the motion to suppress is the best way to determine what eveidence will come in at trial. In…
Jun 13
Administration License Suspension.

Administration License Suspension.

When you are pulled over in Columbus, Ohio for an OVI, you will most likely lose your license. The Officer will most likely give you an administrative license suspension or ALS. This will be a 90 day suspension of your Ohio driver’s…
Jun 8
The Discovery Process!

The Discovery Process!

You have a right to see the evidence in your case. This is called the discovery process in a criminal case. A request for discovery will ask for records and information specific to your DUI case whether it is a breath test, blood test, urine…

Rank this Week: 4968

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

Jun 17
Northeast Ohio State and Local Tax Conference

Northeast Ohio State and Local Tax Conference

Steve and Rich will be participating in the inaugural Northeast Ohio State & Local Tax Conference on July 25, 2013 in Independence, Ohio. The Conference, presented by The University of Akron's George W. Daverio School of Accountancy and…
Jun 7
Ohio Sales/Use Tax: Exempt Purchases of Property Incorporated into Real Property

Ohio Sales/Use Tax: Exempt Purchases of Property Incorporated into Real Property

Generally, a contractor’s purchase of tangible personal property to be incorporated into real property is taxable. However, a contractor’s material purchases are not taxable when incorporated into: Real property under a contract…
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…

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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/

Jun 17
Supreme Court Permits Prosecution To Comment on Defendant’s Silence

Supreme Court Permits Prosecution To Comment on Defendant’s Silence

A divided Supreme Court held that prosecutors may argued that a defendant’s un-Mirandized reaction to an officer’s question can suggest guilt. The case is SALINAS v. TEXAS, No. 12–246 (Decided June 17, 2013). The case began…
Jun 14
The Twelfth District Court of Appeals has held that RICO Charges must be Brought in the County where the Alleged Criminal Enterprise Occurred

The Twelfth District Court of Appeals has held that RICO Charges must be Brought in the County where the Alleged Criminal Enterprise Occurred

The case is State of Ohio v. Justin Baker. Baker was indicted on three counts of trafficking in marijuana, two counts of possession of marijuana, two counts of cultivation of marijuana, two counts of possession of criminal tools, and one…
Jun 3
US Supreme Court Allows Police to Take DNA When Person Is Arrested

US Supreme Court Allows Police to Take DNA When Person Is Arrested

The United States Supreme Court has held that when officers make an arrest for a serious offense and bring the suspect to the station to be detained in custody, taking and analyzing a cheek swab of the arrestee’s DNA is, like…

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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/

Jun 16
Commercial Lease (“Five Ws”) Checklist

Commercial Lease (“Five Ws”) Checklist

“A good reporter must cover the ‘five Ws’ (who, what, where, when and why) in every story”- Perry White. A good real estate attorney (and landlords, tenants and their brokers) must be cognizant of the answers to…
Jun 10
Learning a Lesson the Hard Way -- Why paying attention to the paperwork and contract terms matter

Learning a Lesson the Hard Way -- Why paying attention to the paperwork and contract terms matter

Many people in business are not big on paperwork, and some get down right annoyed with lawyers who want to direct their attention to every little detail. Often I have to ask a client the same question several times and in many different ways…
Jun 2
IT IS ALWAYS WISE (AND SOMETIMES REQUIRED) TO NOTARIZE COMERCIAL REAL ESTATE LEASES

IT IS ALWAYS WISE (AND SOMETIMES REQUIRED) TO NOTARIZE COMERCIAL REAL ESTATE LEASES

It’s not enough to “get it in writing” with regard to enforceability of a commercial lease of real property in Ohio, although that is a necessary first step. Ohio’s “Statute of Frauds” (ORC Section 1335.04)…

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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/

Jun 16
Unitended Consequences and Unrecognized Victim

Unitended Consequences and Unrecognized Victim

Guilty or innocent, being charged with a even a relatively minor crime fucks up your life. And the lives of your family and friends. There's the financial hit, of course. Hiring a lawyer if you have the funds isn't…
Jun 16
With All Speed

With All Speed

They called it the "Timely Justice Act" though it'd be more honestly called the "Kill 'em and Get on with It Act." Fast and Furious, to steal a term from another bad idea. But legislators know that a noble sounding name can…
Jun 13
The Velvet Hammer Speak

The Velvet Hammer Speak

Had the logistics been better, I'd be writing this from Madrid where I would be attending the 5th World Congress Against the Death Penalty. The logistics weren't better. I'm sitting at my dining room table in Ohio. Eve…

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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/

Jun 16
Does my successor trustee need to liquidate the living trust assets in order to distribute the assets?

Does my successor trustee need to liquidate the living trust assets in order to distribute the assets?

Answer: No. Liquidation of the living trust assets is not required unless specifically required by the terms of the trust. The successor trustee is typically given the freedom to distribute assets directly to the heirs…
Jun 15
How do you dissolve the living trust?

How do you dissolve the living trust?

Answer: A living trust may be revoked and unfunded by the person creating the trust (Settlor) during their lifetime which will result in the trust being dissolved or, a living trust is effectively dissolved at your death, once all of…
Jun 9
Can I revoke my living trust?

Can I revoke my living trust?

Answer: Yes. The individual who creates the living trust (Settlor) reserves the right to revoke it at any time. Contact us for a free consultation. DISCLAIMER – Every case is different because every case is different. This…

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Columbus OVI/DUI Attorney Blog

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

http://www.columbusoviattorneyblog.com/

Jun 15
ERIN BROCKOVICH CASE ILLUSTRATES TOUGH SENTENCES FOR BOATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE IN OHIO

ERIN BROCKOVICH CASE ILLUSTRATES TOUGH SENTENCES FOR BOATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE IN OHIO

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but what happens near Vegas gets broadcast for the world to see. That's what Erin Brockovich found out a few days ago when she was charged with Boating Under the Influence on Lake Mead, just outside Las…
Jun 8
OHIO SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES DISCOVERY OBLIGATIONS IN DUI/OVI CASES

OHIO SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES DISCOVERY OBLIGATIONS IN DUI/OVI CASES

For the second time in two months, the Ohio Supreme Court decided a case interpreting the discovery rules that apply to Ohio DUI/OVI cases and criminal cases. A previous post in this blog discussed 'recent' changes to the rules for…
May 26
OHIO APPELLATE COURT AFFIRMS CONVICTION IN D.U.I./O.V.I. CASE INVOLVING PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

OHIO APPELLATE COURT AFFIRMS CONVICTION IN D.U.I./O.V.I. CASE INVOLVING PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

William Strebler was lucky and unlucky. When he drove his car between two parked trucks, nobody was killed or injured. That's pretty lucky. After he was found guilty of driving under the influence of his prescribed pain medicine, his…

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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/

Jun 14
Sixth Circuit Considers Class Action Waiver

Sixth Circuit Considers Class Action Waiver

Class action waivers have garnered significant attention in the arbitration context over recent years, including several cases that have reached the Supreme Court on this and related issues. Earlier this week, in Lowry v. JPMorgan Chase…
Jun 11
Sixth Circuit Holds That A Defendant’s Incomplete Offer of Judgment Under Civil Rule 68 Does Not Moot Case

Sixth Circuit Holds That A Defendant’s Incomplete Offer of Judgment Under Civil Rule 68 Does Not Moot Case

In a noteworthy decision earlier today involving the mootness doctrine and the scope of Rule 68 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Sixth Circuit held that an offer of judgment does not moot a plaintiff’s claims where the…
Jun 10
Judge Gibbons to Headline Judges’ Night Dinner

Judge Gibbons to Headline Judges’ Night Dinner

This Wednesday, June 12, the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky chapter of the Federal Bar Association will once again host the Annual Judges’ Night Dinner. If you are interested, further details about the dinner are available here…

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Great Work!

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

http://ralawemployment.blogspot.com/

Jun 14
Are We Still Arguing About This? Ohio Appeals Court Expands Definition of Employer Intentional Tort

Are We Still Arguing About This? Ohio Appeals Court Expands Definition of Employer Intentional Tort

The employer intentional tort won’t die. Despite the Ohio Supreme Court’s repeated attempts to restrict employers’ liability for these claims, courts continue to find new and creative ways to expand Ohio’s intentional…
Jun 5
Update: Ohio Supreme Court Rules That a Psychiatric Condition Must “Arise From” a Claimant’s Physical Injuries in Order to be Compensable Under Ohio Workers’ Compensation Law

Update: Ohio Supreme Court Rules That a Psychiatric Condition Must “Arise From” a Claimant’s Physical Injuries in Order to be Compensable Under Ohio Workers’ Compensation Law

On June 4, 2013, the Ohio Supreme Court issued its decision in Armstrong v. Jurgenson, Slip Opinion No. 2013-Ohio-2237. As previously published in this Blog, this case concerned a workers’ compensation claimant who was diagnosed with…
May 29
Firing After Facebook Posts Deemed Unlawful and Leads to Additional Order to Rescind Unrelated Salary Non-Disclosure Policy

Firing After Facebook Posts Deemed Unlawful and Leads to Additional Order to Rescind Unrelated Salary Non-Disclosure Policy

In Design Technology Group, LLC d/b/a Bettie Page Clothing, NLRB Case No. 20-CA-035511, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “the Board”) concluded that the employer’s conduct of terminating non-union…

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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/

Jun 13
DNA evidence leads to Ohio man’s arrest for rape

DNA evidence leads to Ohio man’s arrest for rape

Early in June, the US Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of DNA testing of felony suspects. This decision has important implications in Ohio. The Court essentially substantiated a 2011 Ohio law that permits the collection of DNA…
Jun 5
Ohio men indicted for cheating at new casino

Ohio men indicted for cheating at new casino

There are many ways that criminal charges can be brought against an individual. Authorities decided to use the legal mechanism of an indictment to file criminal charges against five Ohio men, following allegations of felony cheating.…
Jun 4
Judge in Elmwood Place Speed Camera Case Not Biased, Says Supreme Court

Judge in Elmwood Place Speed Camera Case Not Biased, Says Supreme Court

An attempt by Elmwood Place’s attorneys to disqualify Common Pleas Court Judge Robert Ruehlman from the Speed Camera Case has been rejected by the Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court. The decision from the Supreme Court found…

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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/

Jun 13
Thursday Wrap-Up (June 13, 2013): Noteworthy Trade Secret, Non-Compete and Cybersecurity News from the Web

Thursday Wrap-Up (June 13, 2013): Noteworthy Trade Secret, Non-Compete and Cybersecurity News from the Web

Here are the noteworthy trade secret, non-compete and cybersecurity stories from the past week, as well as one or two that I missed over the past couple of weeks: Trade Secret and Non-Compete Posts and Articles: "Can Business Relationships…
Jun 12
Pulse Technologies, Inc. v. Notaro: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Enforces Non-Compete and Holds Offer Letter Not Binding on Employer

Pulse Technologies, Inc. v. Notaro: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Enforces Non-Compete and Holds Offer Letter Not Binding on Employer

One of the issues that divides many states is whether a covenant not to compete that is offered after the start of employment is enforceable. Most states (such as Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York and Ohio) recognize that mere…
Jun 6
Thursday Wrap-Up (June 6, 2013): Noteworthy Trade Secret, Non-Compete and Cybersecurity News from the Web

Thursday Wrap-Up (June 6, 2013): Noteworthy Trade Secret, Non-Compete and Cybersecurity News from the Web

Here are the noteworthy trade secret, non-compete and cybersecurity stories from the past week, as well as one or two that I missed over the past couple of weeks: Trade Secret and Non-Compete Posts and Articles: In yet another non-compete…

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Toledo Criminal Law Blog

By the Law Offices of Patituce & Scott, LLC.

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

Jun 12
How Does An Attorney Obtain Evidence In My Case?

How Does An Attorney Obtain Evidence In My Case?

One of the, if not the most important role of a criminal defense attorney is to obtain the evidence in their client’s case. Unfortunately for some this role is often overlooked or not given the attention that it needs by some…
Jun 5
Hiring A Criminal Defense Lawyer For Drug Charges For A College Student

Hiring A Criminal Defense Lawyer For Drug Charges For A College Student

I, and my partners, are former felony prosecutors. That combined with what we see every day in court, I have to tell you, it is so very important that if your son or daughter is charged with drug charges as a student that you hire the…
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…

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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/

Jun 12
How Does A Criminal Lawyer Obtain Evidence In My Case?

How Does A Criminal Lawyer Obtain Evidence In My Case?

One of the, if not the most important role of a criminal defense attorney is to obtain the evidence in their client’s case. This role is often overlooked or not given the attention that it needs by some attorneys. Criminal Rule 16…
Jun 5
What Is A Writ Of Habeas Corpus And Does It Help (2255 and 2254 petitions)?

What Is A Writ Of Habeas Corpus And Does It Help (2255 and 2254 petitions)?

The criminal justice system can be full of risks and sometimes innocent people are wrongfully convicted. There are several methods to attack a conviction but the most effective after a direct appeal is the writ or petition for habeas…
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…

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Criminal Defense FAQ

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

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

Jun 12
How Does A Criminal Lawyer Obtain Evidence In My Case?

How Does A Criminal Lawyer Obtain Evidence In My Case?

One of the, if not the most important role of a criminal defense attorney is to obtain the evidence in their client’s case. This role is often overlooked or not given the attention that it needs by some attorneys. Criminal Rule 16…
Jun 5
What Is A Writ Of Habeas Corpus And Does It Help (2255 and 2254 petitions)?

What Is A Writ Of Habeas Corpus And Does It Help (2255 and 2254 petitions)?

The criminal justice system can be full of risks and sometimes innocent people are wrongfully convicted. There are several methods to attack a conviction but the most effective after a direct appeal is the writ or petition for habeas…
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…

Rank this Week: 3911

Cleveland, Ohio Criminal Attorney…

Cleveland, Ohio Criminal Attorney Ron Frey's Blog

Covers criminal defense and technology based offenses.

http://clevelandcriminalattorney.blogspot.com/

Jun 7
Ariel Castro Indicted on 329 counts - Castro Indictment - Cleveland, Ohio

Ariel Castro Indicted on 329 counts - Castro Indictment - Cleveland, Ohio

Castro IndictmentBy +Ron FreyIt has been reported that the Cuyahoga County grand jury has indicted Ariel Castro on 329 counts. The counts include aggravated murder, rape and assault. It remains to be seen whether Cuyahoga County…
May 31
Medina, Ohio - Pandering Child Pornography Arrest - Lawyer

Medina, Ohio - Pandering Child Pornography Arrest - Lawyer

According to media reports released this evening, as well as a press release from the Medina Police Department, an 18 year old man has been arrested in Medina, Ohio and charged with Pandering Child Pornography. The investigation was conducted…
May 29
The Ariel Castro Indictment - What to Expect

The Ariel Castro Indictment - What to Expect

The Ariel Castro Indictment - What to ExpectBy +Ron Frey According to media reports, the investigation against Ariel Castro remains ongoing. Upon the collection and review of all evidence by the investigators,…

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ImmigRantings

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

http://www.immigrantings.com/

Jun 7
The Same-Sex Stumbling Block to Immigration Reform

The Same-Sex Stumbling Block to Immigration Reform

Since the immigration reform bill was introduced, several senators have proposed their own amendments to the legislation seeking to enhance the immigration-related rights for their constituents. Senator Patrick Leahy (VT-D) is no exception. …
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…

Rank this Week: 2747

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/

Jun 7
Morality Clause In Texas Divorce Case Stops Lesbian Couple From Cohabitating

Morality Clause In Texas Divorce Case Stops Lesbian Couple From Cohabitating

A Texas judge recently issued a surprising ruling saying that a lesbian would not be permitted to continue living in the same house due to a morality clause found in the divorce papers of one of the two women. Such morality clauses are common…
May 31
Lawmakers In Iowa Try To End No Fault Divorce

Lawmakers In Iowa Try To End No Fault Divorce

Though no one thinks high divorce rates are a good thing, there can be very real benefits to allowing some couples to end bad marriages. Legislators in Iowa are apparently concerned about the high divorce rate in that state and what some say…
May 24
Researchers Find That Combative Parents Stunt Kids’ Development

Researchers Find That Combative Parents Stunt Kids’ Development

A new study supported the worry that many parents have long suffered with: that fighting between parents can have a decidedly bad impact on your children. Specifically, the survey found that arguments between parents could change the way…

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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/

Jun 6
Buyer Beware: Five Environmental Due Diligence Tips for Purchaser

Buyer Beware: Five Environmental Due Diligence Tips for Purchaser

Performing appropriate environmental due diligence prior to acquisition of any industrial or commercial property is a necessity. Due to expansive liability under environmental statutes, most notably CERCLA (i.e. Superfund), a purchaser of…
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…

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Cincinnati DUI Info

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

http://cincinnati-dui-info.com

Jun 6
Another Slow Death For The 8000

Another Slow Death For The 8000

The Intoxilyzer 8000 dies another slow death when the test was thrown out. In this case, it involves a failure to produce the “COBRA” data base of info collected by the machine. The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) keeps the…
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…

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Dayton DUI Information

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

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

Jun 6
Summer Is Grill Out Weather

Summer Is Grill Out Weather

When you grill out most people enjoy a beer with their food. While this is acceptable behavior, you might get in trouble if you drive home. You have no way of knowing when you will be over the limit. If you refuse all the tests…
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…

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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/

Jun 6
NSA Collection of Phone Records May Be Unconstitutional. Possibly Violates Fourth and First Amendment.

NSA Collection of Phone Records May Be Unconstitutional. Possibly Violates Fourth and First Amendment.

The New York Times is reporting that the NSA and the Federal Government “is secretly carrying out a domestic surveillance program under which it is collecting business communications records involving Americans.” The records…
May 24
First Circuit Limits Searches of Cell Phones Incident to Arrest

First Circuit Limits Searches of Cell Phones Incident to Arrest

In a significant decision, the United State First Circuit Court of Appeals has held that the police, after seizing a cell phone from an individual’s person as part of his lawful arrest, can not search the phone’s data without a…
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…

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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

Jun 6
Fast Track Construction!

Fast Track Construction!

For all of our readers involved in the construction of buildings you will find this time lapse video facinating. Watch as a hotel is constructed in China in 30 days ! While the prefabrication concept is nothing new, the…
May 29
Skylight POV

Skylight POV

My office in the southwest corner of the top floor of the Skylight Office Tower in downtown Cleveland provides a great view point for the comings and goings on the Cuyahoga River below. My last blog post dealt with the development…
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…

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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/

Jun 5
Don't Plan A-Rod's Retirement Party Yet; The Biogenesis Scandal is Just Getting Started

Don't Plan A-Rod's Retirement Party Yet; The Biogenesis Scandal is Just Getting Started

The evidence of use of performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) by Alex Rodriguez, Ryan Braun, and about 20 other MLB players may be substantial, but is it the kind of evidence that's capable of sustaining those players' suspension for violating…
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…

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Asset Protection Law Journal

Covers asset protection laws. By Kenneth J. Laino.

http://www.assetprotectionlawjournal.com

Jun 5
Insurance Should Be Key Component of an Asset Protection Plan

Insurance Should Be Key Component of an Asset Protection Plan

"Asset Protection" is not a substitute for insurance. In fact, insurance should be an integral part of protecting your assets. There are many kinds of insurance. Each risk has to be evaluated on its own and a reasonable decision has to be…
May 30
Further Erosion of Swiss Banking Secrecy

Further Erosion of Swiss Banking Secrecy

A front page article in today’s Wall Street Journal as well as an article by Lynnley Browning and Julia Werdigier in today’s New York Times report that Swiss officials have agreed to let banks release more information on the…
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…

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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/

Jun 5
How To Hire A Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer For Charges In The Northern District Of Ohio

How To Hire A Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer For Charges In The Northern District Of Ohio

I sit in court rooms all across Ohio on a daily basis. One of the most pressing, and often overlooked, problems that I see people facing is that they do not know how to go about hiring the right attorney for their type of case. I try to…
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…

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Ohio Injury Law Firm Blog

Covers birth injury, cerebral palsy and medical malpractice. By the Becker Law Firm.

http://www.ohio-injurylawfirm.com/

Jun 5
Deaths from Medical Malpractice Often Merit Wrongful Death Claim

Deaths from Medical Malpractice Often Merit Wrongful Death Claim

Deaths from medical malpractice are a shocking reality. When a loved one has been injured or suffers from a health problem and seeks medical care, it is hard to imagine that intervention could make the situation worse. Unfortunately, medical…
May 29
Malpractice Can Result from Contaminated Surgical Instrument

Malpractice Can Result from Contaminated Surgical Instrument

Surgery malpractice can happen anywhere: hospitals, dental clinics and plastic surgery centers, among others. Although there is always a risk for medical malpractice when someone undergoes surgery, some complications and injuries are…
Mar 8
Nerve Damage: An Overview

Nerve Damage: An Overview

Nerve damage is a fairly common result of doctor negligence. If you have suffered nerve damage, you may be able to file a case with a medical malpractice lawyer. Elyria attorneys who specialize in this area can help. First let's look at the…

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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

Jun 4
Local Cincinnati and Dayton, OH June Event

Local Cincinnati and Dayton, OH June Event

mckenzie-ohio_river.jpg It's June in southwestern Ohio, and that means plenty of outdoor events in Cincinnati and Dayton, OH. Gather your family and friends and enjoy the beautiful weather. Father's Day is approaching and…
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

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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/

Jun 3
ZDL wins suppression hearing in Cleveland Municipal Court, leading to dismissal of client's charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and felony charge of improper handling of firearm in a motor vehicle

ZDL wins suppression hearing in Cleveland Municipal Court, leading to dismissal of client's charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and felony charge of improper handling of firearm in a motor vehicle

In State of Ohio v. Abang, 2011 TRC 051756, a State Trooper initiated a traffic stop on client's vehicle after observing that client's vehicle did not have a front license plate. The Trooper testified that he detected a strong odor of an…
Jun 3
ZDL convinces Cleveland Judge that State Trooper lacked probable cause to arrest client for Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol (OVI), obtains dismissal of client's charges of OVI and Possession of Marijuana

ZDL convinces Cleveland Judge that State Trooper lacked probable cause to arrest client for Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol (OVI), obtains dismissal of client's charges of OVI and Possession of Marijuana

In City of Cleveland v. Cooper, 12 TRC 058302, ZDL obtained a dismissal of client's operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol ("OVI") and possession of marijuana charges. State Trooper stopped client for not…
Jun 3
ZDL wins suppression hearing in Cleveland OVI case, client's breath test result and field sobriety tests suppressed, OVI charges dismissed by prosecutor

ZDL wins suppression hearing in Cleveland OVI case, client's breath test result and field sobriety tests suppressed, OVI charges dismissed by prosecutor

In City of Cleveland v. Guider, 2012 TRC 044131, ZDL represented an individual who was charged with two counts of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol "OVI" in violation of City of Cleveland Ordinances…

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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/

Jun 3
What is a Reasonable Expectation of Privacy Anymore?

What is a Reasonable Expectation of Privacy Anymore?

Any law student or attorney cannot help but remember the seminal U.S. Constitutional law case of U.S. v. Katz. In Katz, the Supreme Court of the United States famously held the FBI could not bug a telephone booth (remember those?) in order to…
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…

Rank this Week: 609

Employee Benefits Law Report

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

http://www.employeebenefitslawreport.com

May 29
Technology Law Source 2.0

Technology Law Source 2.0

We wanted to take a moment to share the redesigned Porter Wright Technology Law Source blog with you. Technology Law Source is designed for readers to quickly and easily learn about concepts that cut across the traditional lines of…
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…

Rank this Week: 4178

Cincinnati Personal Injury and…

Cincinnati Personal Injury and Accident Attorney Blog

By Anthony Castelli.

http://blog.castellilaw.com/

May 27
Ohio Injury Lawyer Anthony Castelli Motivation To Win Your Case

Ohio Injury Lawyer Anthony Castelli Motivation To Win Your Case

Some injury victims in Ohio and elsewhere are scared to pick up the phone and call a lawyer. But if they knew that I’m driven to succeed because I fear failure maybe they would not be afraid to call me. Many bodily harmed persons may…
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…

Rank this Week: 3086

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/

May 26
SSA ruling indicates that focus of disability inquiry should be on capacity to work, not ability to find a job

SSA ruling indicates that focus of disability inquiry should be on capacity to work, not ability to find a job

SSA ruling indicates that focus of disability inquiry should be on capacity to work, not ability to find a job SSR 64-47c The claimant, a high school graduate who had worked in various capacities in carpentry, including foreman and…
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…

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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 23
DBE Dilemma - Change of Control

DBE Dilemma - Change of Control

Construction contractors see certification as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (“DBE”) under the Federal Laws as a very valuable asset. Rightfully so! Federal mandates require DBE participation on virtually all federal…
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…

Rank this Week: 5290

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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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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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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