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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/
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 4301

Asset Protection Law Journal

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…
Rank this Week: 4540

Attorney Brandi

Attorney Brandi

Provides general information and Ohio specific information relating to small business law, real estate, landlord/tenant law, civil, probate and estate planning. By Brandi N. Buchenau.

http://attorneybrandi.wordpress.com/
  • Aug 14

    Rental Collection

    Rental Collection
      Collections can be handled in one of two ways. First, when someone is evicted, you can pursue past due rent and damages through a “Second Cause Hearing” (the first cause being the eviction). If no eviction took place, you can sue for…
  • Aug 14

    Rental Collection

    Rental Collection
      Collections can be handled in one of two ways. First, when someone is evicted, you can pursue past due rent and damages through a “Second Cause Hearing” (the first cause being the eviction). If no eviction took place, you…
  • Apr 6

    Ohio Evictions – Set Out Procedure

    Ohio Evictions – Set Out Procedure
    Once you have your court date and a writ is issued, the tenant will either leave voluntarily or will stay, forcing your to physically set them out. Set Out Procedure is essentially you, the landlord, contacting the Bailiff the day after the…
Rank this Week: 3841

Attorney David Engler's Elder Law…

Attorney David Engler's Elder Law Blog

Covers elder law, elder care, probate, estate law and family law.

http://davidengler.wordpress.com/
  • Jan 28

    Documentation of The Demonstration of Love

    Documentation of The Demonstration of Love
    By Attorney David Engler Yesterday, an ICU physician gave me the concept of “The Documentation of The Demonstration of Love.” It is a beautiful concept and especially useful when trying to determine at the end of life, who is…
  • Sep 29

    Director Schaffner Wants Sex Abuse Victims To Hide!

    Director Schaffner Wants Sex Abuse Victims To Hide!
    By Attorney David Engler
  • Aug 21

    KEEPING JAMES BROWN’S DRUMMER OUT OF JAIL. ONE TIME Y’All

    KEEPING JAMES BROWN’S DRUMMER OUT OF JAIL. ONE TIME Y’All
    By Attorney David Engler Michael Georgiadis was a brand new puppy lawyer in Trumbull County back in the early 80?s. Like most new lawyers he cut his teeth on getting court appointments.  Every person has a right to lawyer and one will be…
Rank this Week: 4217

Business Litigation Info

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: 3940

Central Ohio DUI-OVI Blog

Central Ohio DUI-OVI Blog

Discusses topics related to D.U.I. (O.V.I.) in Ohio. By Shawn R. Dominy.

http://centralohiodui-oviblog.blogspot.com/
  • Dec 22

    HOLIDAY GREETING: DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER

    HOLIDAY GREETING: DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER
    The holiday season is at its climax.  Some of us who would not ordinarily step foot in a mall battle huge crowds to buy last-minute gifts.  Most of us attend more parties in two weeks than they we do the rest of the year.  All…
  • Dec 22

    HOLIDAY GREETING: DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER

    HOLIDAY GREETING: DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER
    The holiday season is at its climax.  Some of us who would not ordinarily step foot in a mall battle huge crowds to buy last-minute gifts.  Most of us attend more parties in two weeks than they we do the rest of the year.  All…
  • Nov 18

    INTOXILYZER 8000 CHALLENGES CONTINUE

    INTOXILYZER 8000 CHALLENGES CONTINUE
    Previous posts in this blog discussed developments with the Intoxilyzer 8000 breath-testingmachine.  On May 3, 2012, the post summarized the Gerome case in Athens.  In Gerome, the judge held the defendant is permitted to introduce…
Rank this Week: 3598

CinciCrime Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 2642

Cincinnati Attorney Blog

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
Rank this Week: 5120

Cincinnati Criminal Lawyer Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 5270

Cincinnati DUI Info

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…
Rank this Week: 4460

Cincinnati Law Library Blog

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 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…
  • Jun 14

    Trial courts can extend probation when basis rational

    Trial courts can extend probation when basis rational
    Franklin County’s 10th. District Court of Appeals earlier this week ruled that a trial court has the discretion to extend a probation period when there is a rational basis to do so. The case instance here was a decision to extend the…
Rank this Week: 1143

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: 3833

Cleveland Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Cleveland Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Covers consumer protection and bankruptcy issues such as foreclosure, chapter 7, chapter 11, and credit reporting. By Justin M. Smith Co., LPA

http://www.clevelandbankruptcylawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1568

Cleveland Criminal Defense Law…

Cleveland Criminal Defense Law Blog

Covers criminal law stories. By Friedman & Frey, L.L.C.

http://www.clevelandcrminaldefenseblog.com/
  • Oct 22

    4 Ohio residents face drug-related criminal prosecution

    4 Ohio residents face drug-related criminal prosecution
    Four Ohio residents are facing serious criminal allegations related to suspected drug activities. The West Central Ohio Crime Task Force initiated the investigation before involving multiple state and federal law enforcement agencies. The…
  • Oct 17

    New Ohio law could help former convicts avoid further punishment

    New Ohio law could help former convicts avoid further punishment
    Often, those who are convicted of crimes in Ohio just became caught up in circumstances beyond their control. Many pay their debt to society as best they can and then hope to become productive community members upon their release.…
  • Oct 11

    Ohio criminal offense: Authorities charge broker with bribery

    Ohio criminal offense: Authorities charge broker with bribery
    Being charged with a white collar crime can lead to serious consequences to a person's life. Fortunately, every person charged with committing a criminal offense has the right to be presumed innocent until and only if government officials can…
Rank this Week: 3522

Cleveland Law Library Weblog

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/
Rank this Week: 702

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,…
Rank this Week: 4119

Columbus Criminal Defense Attorney…

Columbus Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

Covers criminal defense in Columbus, Ohio. By Sallynda Rothchild Dennison.

http://www.srdennisonlaw.com/blog/
  • Dec 6

    What to say to police officers. Part 2

    What to say to police officers. Part 2
    Part 2
  • Dec 1

    What to say to police officers. Part 1

    What to say to police officers. Part 1
    Regent Law Professor Explains Why You Should Never Talk to Police Officers. Part 1.
  • Apr 30

    What Should I Wear to Court?

    What Should I Wear to Court?
    Demonstrate Respect for the Judge and the Court. Imagine that going before a judge is like going to a job interview for a position that you want very badly.  Except that if this interview goes bad, it will have a profoundly damaging impact …
Rank this Week: 3551

Columbus DUI Information

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…
Rank this Week: 722

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: 677

Columbus OVI/DUI Attorney Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 2275

Cooper Elder Law

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…
Rank this Week: 832

Criminal Defense FAQ

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: 2538

Dahman's Law

Dahman's Law

Covers business issues.

http://www.dahmanlaw.com/Blog.html
Rank this Week: 2968

Dayton DUI Information

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…
Rank this Week: 3276

DBL Law Blog

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 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,…
  • Jun 10

    “LOSER PAYS” IS ONE ANSWER TO FRIVOLOUS LAWSUITS

    “LOSER PAYS” IS ONE ANSWER TO FRIVOLOUS LAWSUITS
    Courts over the years have adopted rules which are intended to discourage frivolous lawsuits. One such rule prohibits putting the amount of claimed damages in the complaint, thereby creating “headline news” or intimidating the…
Rank this Week: 3506

Employee Benefits Law Report

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: 4288

Equal Vote: Election Law @ Mortiz

Equal Vote: Election Law @ Mortiz

Covers election reform, the Voting Rights Act, the Help America Vote Act, and related topics. Special attention to the voting rights of people of color, non-English proficient citizens, and people with disabilities. Publsihed by Dan Tokaji at Moritz Colle

http://moritzlaw.osu.edu/blogs/tokaji/
  • Dec 18

    The Wrong Approach to Election Reform

    The Wrong Approach to Election Reform
    The Ohio legislature yesterday approved a bill (SB 380) that would eliminate the window for early registration and absentee voting, among other things.
  • Nov 7

    Reforming Registration

    Reforming Registration
    On Monday, I identified four problem areas to watch out for on Election Day: 1) lines at the polls, 2) voting equipment, 3) voter registration lists, and 4) provisional and absentee ballots. While machine breakdowns and polling place lines…
  • Nov 4

    What We Don't Know

    What We Don't Know
    We now know that Barack Obama will be the 44th President of the United States of America. In the enormity of this moment in American history, the gritty details of election administration, upon which my Moritz colleagues and I spend so much…
Rank this Week: 1908

FAQs about Criminal Arrest and…

FAQs about Criminal Arrest and Procedures in Dayton, Ohio

Covers DUI / DWI and other criminal defense issues. By L. Patrick Mulligan & Associates, L.P.A. Co.

http://www.patrickmulligan.com/faqs/
  • Nov 4

    What Is The Difference Between A Jury Trial And A Bench Trial?

    What Is The Difference Between A Jury Trial And A Bench Trial?
    In a jury trial, 12 of your peers, or 8 in a misdemeanor case, determine whether you are guilty or not of the crime you are accused of. In a bench trial, the judge determines whether you are guilty or not, and there is no jury present. Have…
  • Oct 20

    What Is A Bindover Hearing In Juvenile Court?

    What Is A Bindover Hearing In Juvenile Court?
    A bindover hearing in juvenile court is a hearing conducted in front of a judge to determine if a juvenile accused of a serious offense, such as rape or murder, should be bound over to the adult court system and tried as an adult. If you or…
  • Oct 7

    If My Charge Is Dismissed For Want Of Prosecution, Can The State Refile It?

    If My Charge Is Dismissed For Want Of Prosecution, Can The State Refile It?
    Yes.  A dismissal for want of prosecution is considered a dismissal without prejudice.  As such, the State can refile its case against you if it so chooses.  However, oftentimes the State elects not to do so. Are you having difficulties…
Rank this Week: 2628

Frederick Focke Mischler

Frederick Focke Mischler

Reviews accounting, tax, and legal issues that face businesses and business owners in Ohio.

http://fredmischler.blogs.com/
  • Apr 13

    Health Care Powers of Attorney

    Health Care Powers of Attorney
    Below is copied an old email message I sent out to some friends.  It is difficult to recall the precise emotions as I watched the Schiavo family and their tragedy rehashed ad nauseum in the media.  In the end, I hoped the public awareness…
  • Apr 13

    Health Care Powers of Attorney

    Health Care Powers of Attorney
    Below is copied an old email message I sent out to some friends.  It is difficult to recall the precise emotions as I watched the Schiavo family and their tragedy rehashed ad nauseum in the media.  In the end, I hoped the public…
  • Apr 4

    Ohio Real Estate Deed

    Ohio Real Estate Deed
    The Deed is a document that transfers title in real estate.  In the sale of a piece of property, the seller is the "grantor" and the buyer is the "grantee".  There are 6 statutory forms for deeds in Ohio.
Rank this Week: 3145

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…
Rank this Week: 2571

Gamso - For the Defense

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…
Rank this Week: 4731

Gettins' Law

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…
Rank this Week: 1482

Great Work!

Great Work!

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

http://ralawemployment.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 4458

ImmigRantings

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: 2349

Immigration Visa Lawyer Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 678

Judge Ben C. Green Law Library…

Judge Ben C. Green Law Library Blog

Features legal news and research guides. From Case Western Reserve University School of Law.

http://lawlibrary.case.edu/blog
  • Nov 9

    New Law Review format on display at Circ. Desk

    New Law Review format on display at Circ. Desk
    The Case Western Reserve Law Review has put a lot of really solid work into the typesetting and page layout of their journal. Besides some real benefits for their operation in the pre-production process, this reformatting makes the Law Review…
  • Nov 8

    The Day After – Looking at the Prediction

    The Day After – Looking at the Prediction
    The votes are still being counted in 27 states as of 5pm. However, the election has been called and President Barack Obama will serve an additional four years as President.
  • Nov 5

    Election Maps — Nov 5th — Election Eve Prediction

    Election Maps — Nov 5th — Election Eve Prediction
    Last Tuesday I posted the information from four election map sites. I have posted at the end of this blog the information from today for those same sites. Not surprisingly, not one of the maps has gone completely unchanged.
Rank this Week: 307

Moritz Legal Information Blog

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 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…
  • Jun 12

    Need a Job? How About Patents?

    Need a Job? How About Patents?
    Radio show This American Life aired When Patents Attack! Part II recently, a follow-up to (of course) When Patents Attack! The show highlights what some see as a huge problem with the patent system: through licensing and assignments,…
Rank this Week: 223

Musings, Legal Ease and Other…

Musings, Legal Ease and Other Stuff on Family Law

Covers Ohio domestic relations law topics, including support, custody, visitation and property division. By Pam Walker Makowski.

http://pamelamakowski.blogspot.com/
  • Jan 29

    Being flexible

    Being flexible
    How do some parents end up in court with a holy war, while others just drop in to finalize paperwork and then get on with there lives?  There are probably a fair number of cases that deserve to be fought out, either because one parent or…
  • Nov 12

    Talking to the other parent, Part II

    Talking to the other parent, Part II
    Okay, I realize that I have strongly encouraged parents to talk to each other about their children.  I know that good co-parenting happens when there is open communication.However, the other day I witnessed a very sad situation.
  • Mar 8

    Talking to the other parent

    Talking to the other parent
    A friend of mine did a very thoughtful blog, in which he suggested that we have parents refer to one another as the co-parent rather than the ex.  Nate Riggs had some very good insight into this…
Rank this Week: 4870

Northern Kentucky Lawyer Blog

Northern Kentucky Lawyer Blog

Covers personal injury and accidents, DUI, criminal defense, bank side bankruptcy cases, creditors' rights, divorce and family custody, and estate planning. By Fessler Schneider & Grimme.

http://www.fsgattorneys.com/blog
  • Mar 19

    Northern KY Law Firm Welcomes Return of Cincinnati Baseball

    Northern KY Law Firm Welcomes Return of Cincinnati Baseball
    March is almost over and in Cincinnati and northern Kentucky that means only one thing: Reds baseball! The northern KY law firm of Fessler, Schneider and Grimme is happy and proud to welcome back our hometown Cincinnati Reds! Northern KY Law…
  • Jan 4

    DUI Attorney in Northern Kentucky

    DUI Attorney in Northern Kentucky
    NKY DUI Attorney It’s no secret that cops are on the lookout for drunk drivers. Now more than ever people are being arrested and jailed for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. However, there are varying levels and…
  • Apr 2

    How Is Our Marital Property Divided In Kentucky?

    How Is Our Marital Property Divided In Kentucky?
    The laws surrounding the division of marital property are different for each state, but Kentucky is considered an “equal distribution” state.   During a divorce, it’s rare for both parties to settle on an agreement…
Rank this Week: 1964

Ohio Attorney Blog

Ohio Attorney Blog

Offers insight and information about the legal headlines affecting the Southwest Ohio community. By Diehl & Hubbell, LLC.

http://diehlhubbell.wordpress.com/
  • Mar 20

    Warren County Store Owner Found Guilty of Trafficking Bath Salt

    Warren County Store Owner Found Guilty of Trafficking Bath Salt
    http://www.nbcnews.com/id/51263347/ns/local_news-cincinnati_oh/ Click the above link to find out more about the Warren County, Ohio, store owner convicted of trafficking bath salts. The man was convicted today at the Warren County Court of…
  • Mar 1

    Super Lawyers: Martin E. Hubbell, Attorney at Law

    Super Lawyers: Martin E. Hubbell, Attorney at Law
    Martin E. Hubbell visit superlawyers.com Filed under: Headlines Tagged: diehl and hubbell partners, lebanon super lawyer, marty hubbell super lawyers, superlawyer hubbell, warren county super lawyer
  • Feb 28

    Warren County Trooper in Critical Condition

    Warren County Trooper in Critical Condition
    http://www.wlwt.com/news/local-news/news-warren-county/Trooper-critically-hurt-when-car-hits-him/-/13602148/19116596/-/ghwgdiz/-/index.html?absolute=true Click the above link to find out more about this tragic story. Our thoughts and prayers…
Rank this Week: 3728

Ohio Criminal Appeals Blog

Ohio Criminal Appeals Blog

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

http://www.adamengel.net/appealsblog/
Rank this Week: 886

Ohio Criminal Defense Law

Ohio Criminal Defense Law

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

http://www.ohiocriminaldefenselaw.net/
Rank this Week: 4680

Ohio DUI/OVI Blog

Ohio DUI/OVI Blog

Covers news and information related to criminal law and life. By Charles M. Rowland II.

http://www.daytondui.com/blog/
  • Nov 27

    Kettering Municipal Court Traffic Safety Program (by DaytonDUI)

    Kettering Municipal Court Traffic Safety Program (by DaytonDUI)
    Kettering Municipal Court offers a Traffic Safety Program for eligible participants which allows you to attend a class instead of receiving points for your traffic citation(s).
  • Nov 26

    Ohio DUI and SR-22 Insurance (by DaytonDUI)

    Ohio DUI and SR-22 Insurance (by DaytonDUI)
    The SR-22 is a form that your car insurance company  files with the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles.  The form provides the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles with proof of financial responsibility by showing that you have the required insurance…
  • Nov 23

    When Not To Fly (by DaytonDUI.com)

    When Not To Fly (by DaytonDUI.com)
    If you are a pilot there are strict rules on when you can fly an aircraft.  According to federal regulations, set forth below, a pilot may not attempt to fly an aircraft or even attempt to be a crew member of a civil aircraft : Within 8…
Rank this Week: 1123

Ohio Employer's Law Blog

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 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…
  • Jun 14

    WIRTW #278 (the “carnival barker” edition)

    WIRTW #278 (the “carnival barker” edition)
    This coming Wednesday, I’m hosting the Employment Law Blog Carnival. For the uninitiated, a blog carnival a collection of submitted links arranged around a particular theme. To get a better idea of what the Employment Law Blog Carnival…
Rank this Week: 874

Ohio Environmental Law Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 1585