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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/
  • May 20

    Spock Cited

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

    Legality vs. Morality - Trademark Edition

    Legality vs. Morality - Trademark Edition
    Pixar is working on a film with the theme or subject Dia de los Muertos, the Mexian holiday honoring the deceased. As film companies typically do, Disney, Pixar's parent company, applied for trademarks using the anticipated name of the film…
  • May 16

    Naked TSA Protester Fights Fine

    Naked TSA Protester Fights Fine
    We have talked in the past about TSA lawsuits, but suing is not the only way travellers have expressed their displeasure at the TSA. Last April, John Brennan took off all his clothes at the TSA checkpoint in Portland, as a protest against…
Rank this Week: 170

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: 311

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: 377

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: 384

Trade Secret Litigator Blog

Trade Secret Litigator Blog

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

http://www.hahnloeser.com/tradesecretlitigator/
Rank this Week: 492

Sixth Circuit Appellate Blog

Sixth Circuit Appellate Blog

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

http://www.sixthcircuitappellateblog.com/
  • May 21

    Another Supreme Court Habeas Reversal

    Another Supreme Court Habeas Reversal
    In Metrish v. Lancaster, a unanimous Supreme Court reversed the Sixth Circuit’s decision that Michigan courts violated due process when they took away a defendant’s diminished-capacity defense before his second trial, after having…
  • May 15

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

    Cutting Back on Extensions of Time Not a Unique Phenomenon to Sixth Circuit
    We recently reported on the Sixth Circuit’s practice of curtailing extensions of time and not granting them as freely as in the past.  Thus far, the reports related to that are largely anecdotal and there is no formal policy change…
  • May 14

    The Trend Toward The Use of Summary Disposition

    The Trend Toward The Use of Summary Disposition
    We have previously reported on the Sixth Circuit’s caseload and the trend toward the use of unpublished opinions.  We’ve discussed that the number of published decisions per judge, the opinions that are the most important to…
Rank this Week: 579

Ohio Injury Law Firm Blog

Ohio Injury Law Firm Blog

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

http://www.ohio-injurylawfirm.com/
  • 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…
  • Mar 6

    When Medical Malpractice Leads to Amputation

    When Medical Malpractice Leads to Amputation
    Amputation can be the result of a range of medical problems and accidents. If you or someone you love has had a limb amputated and you feel it was the result of medical malpractice, you should speak with a personal injury law firm.
  • Feb 9

    Fetal Injuries Caused by Medical Malpractice

    Fetal Injuries Caused by Medical Malpractice
    Fetal injury that is because of medical negligence is a major concern and may warrant filing a medical malpractice claim, with which a birth injury attorney in Cleveland may assist. Establishing claim liability is an important part of this…
Rank this Week: 565

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: 582

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/
  • May 8

    Death Penalty 101 - The Book

    Death Penalty 101 - The Book
    Those of you who aren't lawyers probably know that law school classes typically operate on what they call the "Socratic Method."  (It's a method that Socrates wouldn't recognize, but that's a different blog post.)  It's built around…
  • May 7

    To Life

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

    "There's Always Something Else You Can Do"

    "There's Always Something Else You Can Do"
    We fucked up.  We'll try and fix it if you give us a chance.So says the FBI, though admittedly those are my words not the Bureau's.  You may remember that last year the FBI said it was going to review thousands of cases to see if…
Rank this Week: 730

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 20

    Health Care Reform Update: Planning Now for Significant 2014 Deadline

    Health Care Reform Update: Planning Now for Significant 2014 Deadline
    The Affordable Care Act (the “ACA”) makes sweeping changes to the current health insurance landscape. Though some of these changes are already in force, the most significant provisions of the ACA become effective on January 1,…
  • May 13

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

    Sutardja Decision Shows Employers How to Preserve Stock Option Flexibility In a 409A World
    Many commentators were surprised by the recent federal court of claims decision to deny summary judgment in Sutardja v United States. Sutardja, which currently is headed for trial, involves the IRS assessing a public company executive with…
  • May 6

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

    Summer is Coming, But Don’t Forget About the HIPAA Omnibus Rule
    Summer is right around the corner, so you are probably thinking about cookouts, pool parties, and vacations. HIPAA is probably the furthest thing from your mind (if not, you probably wish it was). However, before you book those beach…
Rank this Week: 787

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/
  • May 20

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

    Company Cars and Workers’ Comp – Court of Appeals Clarifies Coverage in Kentucky
    Even if he is off the clock, a worker who crashes in a company car while on the way to the job site likely will be covered by Kentucky workers’ compensation. Such was the ruling in Padgett v. Bowlin Group, 2012-CA-001736-WC (Ky. App.…
  • May 17

    DBL News Digest – Week of 05/13/2013

    DBL News Digest – Week of 05/13/2013
    Here are the recent news articles from DBL Law. For these and other articles, please visit dbllaw.com/blog.   Construction   Target Value Design – Target Value Design (TVD) is a tool that is integral to the implementation of…
  • May 17

    Update on Ohio Construction Reform

    Update on Ohio Construction Reform
    The DBL Construction Group has reported on the pioneering Ohio Construction Reform Act (OCR) since its enactment in 2011 and throughout its implementation during 2012. In short, OCR transformed Ohio’s outdated approach to public…
Rank this Week: 831

Ohio State Tax Blog

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
Rank this Week: 862

Social Security Disability…

Social Security Disability Attorney Cincinnati

Covers social security disability and supplemental security income claims. By Anthony Castelli.

http://socialsecuritydisabilityattorneycinci.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 1118

Cleveland, Ohio Criminal Attorney…

Cleveland, Ohio Criminal Attorney Ron Frey's Blog

Covers criminal defense and technology based offenses.

http://clevelandcriminalattorney.blogspot.com/
  • May 17

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

    Cleveland Criminal Lawyers - Friedman & Frey, L.L.C. - Criminal Defense Attorney
    If you, or someone you know is under investigation or has been charged with a crime, please contact the Cleveland Criminal Lawyers at Friedman & Frey, L.L.C. The Criminal Defense Attorneys at Friedman & Frey strive to provide…
  • May 16

    In Need of a Cleveland Criminal Lawyer?

    In Need of a Cleveland Criminal Lawyer?
    If you or someone you know is under investigation or facing charges in a criminal case, it is important to consult with a criminal lawyer in order to evaluate the case and prepare a defense tailored to the facts. The Cleveland based law…
  • May 15

    Cleveland Firefighters Indicted - Cuyahoga County, Ohio

    Cleveland Firefighters Indicted - Cuyahoga County, Ohio
    According to media reports this afternoon, 13 Cleveland, Ohio firefighters have been indicted by the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office. The indictments include counts of theft and solicitation. These charges include felony level offenses.…
Rank this Week: 1227

The D & O Diary

The D & O Diary

Covers directors and officers liability. By Kevin LaCroix.

http://dandodiary.blogspot.com/
  • Feb 15

    Subprime Litigation Wave Hits State Street

    Subprime Litigation Wave Hits State Street
    To see this page on The D & O Diary's new website, click here. To go to the homepage of The D & O Diary's new ebsite, click here.On January 3, 2008, State Street Corporation announced (here) that for the fourth quarter of 2007, it will be…
  • Feb 15

    A Closer Look at the 2007 Life Sciences Securities Lawsuit

    A Closer Look at the 2007 Life Sciences Securities Lawsuit
    To see this page on The D & O Diary's new website, refer here. To go to the home page of The D & O Diary's new website, click here. In prior posts (most recently here), I noted that even during the two-year lull in securities lawsuits filings…
  • Feb 15

    Tracking the Opt-Out Settlement

    Tracking the Opt-Out Settlement
    To see this page on The D & O Diary's new website, click here. To go to the home page of The D & O Diary's new website, click here.In prior posts (most recently here), I have written about the increasing importance of opt-out settlements in…
Rank this Week: 1424

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/
  • May 21

    Social media is the digital water cooler

    Social media is the digital water cooler
    Let’s say your business is located in a less-than-desirable neighborhood. Three of your employees engage in the following conversation on their personal Facebook pages: Holli Thomas — needs a new job. I’m physically and…
  • May 20

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

    Fired for suing an ex-employer? Court rejects public policy claim
    Carcorp hired Barry Elam to work in its finance department. A few months into his employment with Carcorp, Elam sued his prior employer, Bob McDorman Chevrolet, claiming that it had wrongfully fired him in retaliation for his cooperating with…
  • May 17

    WIRTW #274 (the “Dunder Mifflin” edition)

    WIRTW #274 (the “Dunder Mifflin” edition)
    Last night brought us the final episode of what may be the greatest ever satire of the American workplace—The Office. Seinfeld, that is how you do a series finale. In its honor, I bring you one of my favorite clips from my favorite…
Rank this Week: 1497

Stockycat Blog

Stockycat Blog

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

http://www.stockycat.com/
  • May 20

    Government Can Read Credit Card Magnetic Strips Without A Warrant

    Government Can Read Credit Card Magnetic Strips Without A Warrant
    A federal court recently considered whether the warrantless reading of magnetic strips on the backs of credit and debit cards by United States Secret Service agents violates the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution’s…
  • Dec 10

    Cell Phone Subscriber Information Is Not Protected by Fourth Amendment

    Cell Phone Subscriber Information Is Not Protected by Fourth Amendment
    The case is Upshur v. State, No. 1461, Court of Special Appeals of Maryland (November 28, 2012). The defendant challenged the use of his name and address, which law enforcement officers obtained without a warrant from his cellular telephone…
  • Nov 14

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

    Kansas Court Holds That Police Can Read Text Messages of an Arrested Person
    The Kansas Court of Appeals has held that police may search the contents of a cell phone incident to an arrest without a warrant. The case is STATE OF KANSAS v. TOMMY RAY JAMES, No. 106,083 (November 9, 2012). The Defendant was convicted of…
Rank this Week: 1538

Ohio Real Estate Blog

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/
Rank this Week: 1533

Ohio Social Security Disability…

Ohio Social Security Disability Blog

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

http://www.johntnicholson.com/ohiolawblog/
  • Mar 24

    Social Security disability rules for Lupu

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

    Delays in Ohio Social Security Disability claims hurt claimant

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

    Social Security Office to have shorter hour

    Social Security Office to have shorter hour
    Social Security Offices Around the Country Introduce Shorter Hours Beginning on November 19, 2012, the Social Security Administration will close field offices to the public 30 minutes early each day. For example, in Ohio that means that Ohio…
Rank this Week: 1552

Cincinnati Attorney Blog

Cincinnati Attorney Blog

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

http://www.mckenzie-snyder.com/blog
  • May 20

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

    Is It Too Late to Claim a Worker's Comp Injury in Ohio?
    mckenzie-workers_comp_form.jpg Have you been injured on the job and need to file a worker's comp form? Not sure whether you still qualify for benefits? The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation statute of limitations is two…
  • May 6

    Experienced Dayton, OH Personal Injury Lawyer

    Experienced Dayton, OH Personal Injury Lawyer
    mckenzie-dayton.jpg McKenzie & Snyder are experienced personal injury lawyers. We have over 15 years of successfully handling personal injury cases in Dayton and southern Ohio.read more
  • Apr 8

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

    Home Aide Injury Outside Patient's Home May Have Been Sustained in the Course of and Arising Out of Her Employment
    mckenzie-icy_driveway.jpg The 2nd District Ohio Appellate Court recently overturned a trial court decision barring workers' compensation benefits to a home health aide who was injured after slipping on ice outside of a…
Rank this Week: 1711

ImmigRantings

ImmigRantings

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

http://www.immigrantings.com/
  • May 20

    Senator Introduces 49 Amendments to the Immigration Reform Bill

    Senator Introduces 49 Amendments to the Immigration Reform Bill
    Almost immediately after the Gang of Eight introduced the comprehensive immigration reform bill (the "Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act"), Congress and political interest groups began debating its many…
  • May 14

    Congressional Black Caucus Opposes Immigration Reform Bill

    Congressional Black Caucus Opposes Immigration Reform Bill
    The comprehensive immigration reform bill has been the subject of much media attention since its introduction into the U.S. Senate last month. If the bill passes, it will likely change U.S. immigration law in many significant ways including…
  • May 8

    Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Appeal on Controversial Alabama Immigration Law

    Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Appeal on Controversial Alabama Immigration Law
    Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court decided to not hear a case regarding a controversial Alabama state law involving immigration law. The Alabama law, which was passed in 2011, would have criminalized the acts of transporting or harboring…
Rank this Week: 1619

Cincinnati Personal Injury and…

Cincinnati Personal Injury and Accident Attorney Blog

By Anthony Castelli.

http://blog.castellilaw.com/
  • May 16

    Car Accident Attorney Discusses Middletown Butler County Ohio Claim

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

    Ohio Motorcycle Attorney Promotes May is Motorcycle Month

    Ohio Motorcycle Attorney Promotes May is Motorcycle Month
                                                        Anthony Castelli Accident & Injury Lawyer Ohio…
  • Apr 19

    Mandatory Helmet Laws: A Case For Manslaughter?

    Mandatory Helmet Laws: A Case For Manslaughter?
    The debate about motorcycle helmets rages. Riding a motorcycle is now mainstream. My buddy Chopper Charlie has ridden close to a million miles without serious mishap. He never wears a helmet. I asked him to give me the reasons he does not…
Rank this Week: 1651

Real Estate & Construction Law…

Real Estate & Construction Law Blog

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

http://www.realestateandconstructionlaw.com/
  • May 16

    Estoppel Certificates: Be Careful What You Sign

    Estoppel Certificates: Be Careful What You Sign
    If you are a landlord or tenant, or you represent landlords or tenants, then you are probably familiar with estoppel certificates. While estoppel certificates are commonplace in commercial leasing and often treated as simple…
  • Feb 15

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

    Crain's Cleveland Shale Summit Gives Glimpse Into Future of Shale Production
    On February 5, 2013 Crain's Shale Summit took place at Executive Caterers at Landerhaven. The event sold out quickly and appeared to be a great success in all respects. I attended and was quite impressed by the quality and variety of…
  • Feb 15

    Beware of These Lease Renewal Trap

    Beware of These Lease Renewal Trap
    A typical written lease agreement has a lease term that is specified as a number of months or years, or that extends from a certain commencement date to a certain termination date.  It is not uncommon, though, for a tenant to remain in…
Rank this Week: 1641

Ohio Family Law Blog

Ohio Family Law Blog

Provides family law and divorce information for Ohio families. By Holzfaster, Cecil, McKnight & Mues.

http://www.hcmmlaw.com/blog
Rank this Week: 1691

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/
  • May 16

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

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

    New Ohio Supreme Court Probate Form

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

    Ohio Firearm Protection Order Bill

    Ohio Firearm Protection Order Bill
    A bill was introduced in the Ohio House last week that would “require persons subject to civil or criminal domestic violence temporary protection orders surrender all firearms in their immediate possession or control to a law enforcement…
Rank this Week: 1808

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/
  • Mar 25

    Specialized Knowledge and the L-1B Intracompany Transferee Visa

    Specialized Knowledge and the L-1B Intracompany Transferee Visa
    One of the requirements to be eligible for the L-1B nonimmigrant intracompany transferee visa category is that the beneficiary must have specialized knowledge. The legal definition of specialized knowledge was illustrated recently by the…
  • Mar 4

    Effect of Sequester on Immigration

    Effect of Sequester on Immigration
    On Friday March 1 at midnight, Present Obama was forced to sign an automatic spending cutback, or "sequestration," as negotiations with congress to avoid these cuts was unsuccessful. The spending cuts will have an impact on national security,…
  • Feb 21

    Ohio Refuses to Issue Driver's Licenses to DACA Recipient

    Ohio Refuses to Issue Driver's Licenses to DACA Recipient
    Since June 2012 many Ohio residents have been applying for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), an executive order enacted by Present Barack Obama that allows those who arrived in the United States as children to have a reprieve…
Rank this Week: 1763

The Briefcase

The Briefcase

Comments on Ohio law with an emphasis on criminal law. By Russ Bensing.

http://briefcase8.com
  • Jan 8

    Case Update – Appellate Edition

    Case Update – Appellate Edition
    Time to take a look at the significant appellate decisions handed down in the past month. The 2nd District tackles the issue of destruction of evidence in State v. Beavers.  The defendant had filed a motion to preserve a videotape, but…
  • Jan 7

    Case Update – Supreme Court edition

    Case Update – Supreme Court edition
    I haven’t done a case update in a month. Usually, I’ll deal with US and Ohio Supreme Court decisions, and then some pertinent Ohio appellate cases.  My BFF Lexis, though, informs me that there are about 300+ of the latter to…
  • Jan 4

    An “ordinary” death

    An “ordinary” death
    Susan Yates had a hard life, and she died bad.  She was homeless when Philip Jones met her in early 2007.  A couple months later, a jogger found her body lying on a path in a cemetery.  She’d been raped and…
Rank this Week: 1739

The Ohio Trust & Estate Blog

The Ohio Trust & Estate Blog

Covers estate tax, marriage, medicaid and probate. By Michael D. Bonasera.

http://www.bonasera.org
  • Dec 18

    TOMMY!

    TOMMY!
    So I’ve not posted for a while.  In fact, you’ll note that I mention in the below post that my son was about a month from arriving…  Well, arrive he did.  On 6/18/2012 Tommy arrived and, smiling almost ever…
  • May 8

    Sad Update

    Sad Update
    Its been a while since I’ve written anything here and, though I fully intend to get back to it in the coming months, a couple sad events required mentioning: MCA died last Friday.  The number of tributes available on the web make this…
  • Aug 16

    So Many Great Blogs, So Little Time

    So Many Great Blogs, So Little Time
    My Google Reader account is getting pretty full-up.  There’s so many great resources out there for estate planning that it’s getting hard to keep up!  It’s a nice problem to have I guess…
Rank this Week: 1837

Tsibouris Privacy & Technology…

Tsibouris Privacy & Technology Law Blog

Focuses on privacy, security, data protection, technology, and financial services issues affecting corporations, governments, and individuals. By Tsibouris & Associates.

http://blog.tsibouris.com/
Rank this Week: 1912

Asset Protection Law Journal

Asset Protection Law Journal

Covers asset protection laws. By Kenneth J. Laino.

http://www.assetprotectionlawjournal.com
  • May 21

    Trusts Require Flexibility

    Trusts Require Flexibility
    Asset protection planning (and estate planning) frequently involves the use of one or more trusts. Possibilities include an offshore trust, Domestic Asset Protection Trust, irrevocable life insurance trust and various other kinds of…
  • May 16

    Medical Malpractice Claim Can Take Both an Emotional and Financial Toll

    Medical Malpractice Claim Can Take Both an Emotional and Financial Toll
    In a post on February 8, 2012 I referred to an excellent article by Pauline W. Chen, M.D. She described how involvement in a medical malpractice action can negatively impact a physican’s way of practicing medicine. Dr. Chen…
  • May 6

    You Can Lose A Fortune If You Ignore Your Estate Planning

    You Can Lose A Fortune If You Ignore Your Estate Planning
    A fascinating article by Julie Satow in the April 28, Sunday New York Times describes a New Yorker whose entire $40 million estate will likely go to the government because he died without a will. This case is somewhat unique because…
Rank this Week: 1934

Great Work!

Great Work!

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

http://ralawemployment.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 1974

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/
  • May 8

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

    Medicare and Nursing Homes: The End of the “Improvement” Standard
    By Attorney Liz Durnell In all of my time working with the elderly, one of the most discussed issues is “how long will Medicare pay for my nursing home?” The maximum amount of time that Medicare will pay for skilled nursing care…
  • May 7

    The Importance of Planning for Special Needs Familie

    The Importance of Planning for Special Needs Familie
    By: Attorney Nathan Simpson Growing up with a brother who is disabled, I know firsthand the importance of estate planning. The plans that my parents put in place now will have a significant impact on the quality of life for my brother after…
  • May 6

    A Bird in the Hand is Worth Two In the Bush

    A Bird in the Hand is Worth Two In the Bush
    By Julian Guilfoyle The belief that it is better to have a lesser certain benefit than the possibility of a greater one that may come to nothing is a decision increasing contemplated by today’s retiree. George Yacik outlines this…
Rank this Week: 2160

Gettins' Law

Gettins' Law

Covers business and franchising law. By Mary Beth Gettins.

http://gettinslaw.com/?page_id=7
  • May 2

    Handling New Deals and Closing Old Busine

    Handling New Deals and Closing Old Busine
    Over the last several months we have been posting about updating   the franchise disclosure document.  For many franchisors, the time to update the franchise disclosure document was April 30th.  With the deadline for…
  • Apr 24

    Franchisor not liable for Franchisee!

    Franchisor not liable for Franchisee!
    Copyright (c) 123RF Stock Photos What happens?  Consumer trips and falls at a franchise store.  Home owner complains that the franchisee’s work is shoddy and wants his money back.  Franchisee’s employee alleges a…
  • Apr 23

    Franchise State Registration and Exemptions!

    Franchise State Registration and Exemptions!
    Franchisors and business owners, do you want to have a presence in more states?  Do you want to reach more consumers?  Do you want to reach more consumers?  Some states require a  registration or exemption before selling…
Rank this Week: 2067

Ohio Estate Planning, Trust &…

Ohio Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law

Covers Ohio estate planning, trust and probate law. By Bradley B. Wrightsel.

http://wrightsel.blogspot.com/
  • Jan 2

    Avoiding the Fiscal Cliff – Estate Taxe

    Avoiding the Fiscal Cliff – Estate Taxe
    With the Senate tax bill passing the House, it is expected that it will be signed into law. It does not appear that there was a lot of focus on the estate tax. Considering that most tax revenue is generated by the income tax, it is not…
  • Jun 13

    Columbus Bar Association 2012 Annual Meeting

    Columbus Bar Association 2012 Annual Meeting
    This Friday, June 15, at noon is the Annual Meeting of the Columbus Bar Association (CBA). Current CBA President, David Bloomfield will preside and be sworn in as Immediate-Past President. Brad Wrightsel will be sworn in as President, and…
  • Sep 16

    Charitable Lead Trusts Revisited

    Charitable Lead Trusts Revisited
    Who is an ideal candidate for a Charitable Lead Trust (CLT)? First and foremost, the person must be charitably-inclined. Another obvious factor is that the person has wealth. I mean wealthy from the standpoint that the person does not need…
Rank this Week: 1971

Columbus DUI Information And…

Columbus DUI Information And Answers

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

http://columbus-ovi-lawyer.com/blog/
  • May 16

    Driving Privileges, Part IV.

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

    Driving Privileges, Part III

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

    Columbus, Ohio Driving Privileges. Part II.

    Columbus, Ohio Driving Privileges. Part II.
    The law in a Columbus, Ohio DUI / OVI case provides for limited driving privileges 15 -30 days post arrest on a first time OVI charge. Once eligible, you can get privileges for the following reasons: Occupational, Educational, Medical, and…
Rank this Week: 2329

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/
  • May 16

    How Can A Criminal Defense Lawyer Help Me?

    How Can A Criminal Defense Lawyer Help Me?
    Each day I sit in court rooms all across this state.  And every day I see people making the same mistake over and over again – they go into court, facing serious charges, without having hired the best criminal defense lawyer they…
  • May 10

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

    Can A Drug Charge Cause You To Lose Your Financial Aid?
    Ohio features several large and prestigious universities, law schools, medical schools.  Many of our clients who go to these institutions have faced the same problem “Will a drug charge cost me my financial aid?” The short…
  • May 2

    What Do I Do After Being Arrested On Felony Charges?

    What Do I Do After Being Arrested On Felony Charges?
    Most people have no idea what to do after they, or someone they care about, has been arrested on felony charges.  The first thing that has to be done is a phone call to an experienced criminal defense lawyer. Once an arrest has been…
Rank this Week: 2447

Questions and Answers About…

Questions and Answers About Arrests, Criminal Procdures and Policies

By the Law Offices of Patituce & Scott, LLC.

http://cleveland-criminal-defense-attorneys.com/q-a/
  • May 16

    How Can A Criminal Defense Lawyer Help Me?

    How Can A Criminal Defense Lawyer Help Me?
    Each day I sit in court rooms all across this state.  And every day I see people making the same mistake over and over again – they go into court, facing serious charges, without having hired the best criminal defense lawyer they…
  • May 10

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

    Can A Drug Charge Cause You To Lose Your Financial Aid?
    Ohio features several large and prestigious universities, law schools, medical schools.  Many of our clients who go to these institutions have faced the same problem “Will a drug charge cost me my financial aid?” The short…
  • May 2

    What Do I Do After Being Arrested On Felony Charges?

    What Do I Do After Being Arrested On Felony Charges?
    Most people have no idea what to do after they, or someone they care about, has been arrested on felony charges.  The first thing that has to be done is a phone call to an experienced criminal defense lawyer. Once an arrest has been…
Rank this Week: 2242

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/
  • May 8

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

    Privacy Today: The More Things Change, the More they Stay the Same
    I recently had the privilege of moderating a privacy panel discussion at an unmanned aerial systems (“UAS”) conference.  UAS’s have been in the news lately, so you can imagine the interest and concern for privacy and…
  • Apr 9

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

    Charles Faruki Honored as an All-Star for Outstanding Client Service
    Charles Faruki, Managing Partner of FI&C was recently selected as a 2013 BTI Client Service All-Star MVP by BTI Consulting Group. All-Star MVPs are standout attorneys honored for delivering superior client service year after year. Charlie…
  • Mar 20

    SCOTUS Issues First-Ever Decision Interpreting CAFA

    SCOTUS Issues First-Ever Decision Interpreting CAFA
    On Tuesday, March 19, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in  Standard Fire Ins. Co. v. Knowles, No. 11-1450, and held that class action plaintiffs cannot plead around the Class Action Fairness Act’s…
Rank this Week: 2285

Ohio Legal Research Blog

Ohio Legal Research Blog

By Kathy Hall, Melanie Putnam and Susan Schaefgen.

http://ohiolegalblog.blogspot.com/
  • Oct 26

    Lawriter sold to SSN Holdings Inc.

    Lawriter sold to SSN Holdings Inc.
    The legal research provider, Lawriter LLC, has been acquired by SSN Holdings Inc. Lawriter became a subsidiary of Collexis Holdings in early 2008. According to a Sept. 6, 2009 blog post on The Cottonboll Conspiracy:
  • Oct 28

    Report on invasive species in Ohio

    Report on invasive species in Ohio
    The Union of Concerned Scientists ha
  • Oct 24

    Judgepedia

    Judgepedia
    Judgepedia is a wiki encyclopedia about judges and courts, brought to you by the same sponsors of
Rank this Week: 2419

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: 2738

Toledo Criminal Law Blog

Toledo Criminal Law Blog

By the Law Offices of Patituce & Scott, LLC.

http://www.toledo-criminal-lawyer.com/questions-answers/
  • May 16

    How Can A Toledo DUI Attorney Help Me?

    How Can A Toledo DUI Attorney Help Me?
    Often I sit in courts in Toledo, and all across the State, and see people make the fundamental mistake of going into court without an attorney.  Some people have been lead to believe that if they go into court and throw themselves on the…
  • May 10

    Toledo Ohio Driving Privilege

    Toledo Ohio Driving Privilege
    In Ohio there are certain hard time limits on when you can start driving after a DUI arrest.  In Toledo most courts will not consider driving privileges until after 15 or 30 days depending on your type of case, even on a first offense.…
  • May 2

    What Should I Do After An Arrest For A DUI?

    What Should I Do After An Arrest For A DUI?
    One of the most common reactions that people have after being arrested for a DUI is not being sure what steps they should take, what they should do in order to protect themselves.  This is quite normal, most of my clients are people that…
Rank this Week: 2601

Dayton DUI Information

Dayton DUI Information

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

http://dayton-ovi-lawyer.com/blog/
  • May 12

    Safe Enjoyment Of Alcohol Without Driving!

    Safe Enjoyment Of Alcohol Without Driving!
    Today I want to talk about my mother’s day weekend and safe alcohol consumption without the need to drive in Dayton Ohio or risk an OVI.  The best way is to barbecue in the comfort of your own backyard! This eliminates the need to…
  • May 4

    Holiday Weekends Equal More Police

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

    Kevin Hart DUI

    Kevin Hart DUI
    http://abcnews.go.com/m/blogEntry?id=18958859 In this article, ABC published that Kevin Hart got a DUI.  cal said this is a wake up call for him. They say this is a first offense for him.  In Dayton Ohio a DUI first offense…
Rank this Week: 2836

The Pension Protection Act Blog

The Pension Protection Act Blog

Covers retirement plans, defined benefit plans, ERISA, and ESOPs. By Suzanne L. Wynn.

http://erisafile.com/blog/
  • Feb 12

    District Court Says No to IRS About Registered Tax Return Preparers, Are ERPAs Next?

    District Court Says No to IRS About Registered Tax Return Preparers, Are ERPAs Next?
    Almost a month has passed since the U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia issued its opinion about IRS Circular 230 on Jan. 18, 2013, and I’m a little surprised by the lack of discussion about this opinion in … Continue…
  • Dec 18

    The Dept. of Labor Addresses When Bankruptcy Meets ERISA

    The Dept. of Labor Addresses When Bankruptcy Meets ERISA
    When Bankruptcy Meets ERISA is not the latest Gary Marshall film or the sequel to Sleepless in Seattle, it is the very real mess created when a plan sponsor files Chapter 7 bankruptcy. In the last month, there has been … Continue…
  • Nov 28

    Time to Vote for Your Favorite Law Blog

    Time to Vote for Your Favorite Law Blog
    The American Bar Association’s list of the top 100 blawgs is out, and voting is open. Voting is open from now to Friday, Dec. 21st.
Rank this Week: 2906

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: 2699

CinciCrime Blog

CinciCrime Blog

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

http://www.cincicrime.com/
  • May 21

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

    Attorney Created Fake Law Firms As Part of Embezzlement Scheme; Receives Jail Sentence
    An attorney has been sentenced to 90 days in jail for embezzling more than $150,000 from Fujitec. Darren Courtney of Mason worked for Fujitec in Lebanon as an attorney.  After pleading guilty to a felony charge of theft, he was sentenced…
  • May 17

    Chad Johnson Faces Warrant in Domestic Violence Case

    Chad Johnson Faces Warrant in Domestic Violence Case
    Former Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson, formerly known as Chad Ochocinco, is back in the news.  And not for a good reason. A Florida judge has issued a warrant for his arrest on charges that he violated several terms of his domestic…
  • May 14

    Ohio Senate cracks down on repeat gun offender

    Ohio Senate cracks down on repeat gun offender
    The penalties and punishments that follow convictions under Ohio law are complicated and frequently changing. The Ohio Senate is focusing its current efforts on changing the sentencing that corresponds to a serious crime, like a felony…
Rank this Week: 3490