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Real Estate & Construction Law…

Real Estate & Construction Law Blog

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

http://www.realestateandconstructionlaw.com/
  • May 23

    DBE Dilemma - Change of Control

    DBE Dilemma - Change of Control
    Construction contractors see certification as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (“DBE”) under the Federal Laws as a very valuable asset. Rightfully so!  Federal mandates require DBE participation on virtually all federal…
  • May 16

    Estoppel Certificates: Be Careful What You Sign

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

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

    Crain's Cleveland Shale Summit Gives Glimpse Into Future of Shale Production
    On February 5, 2013 Crain's Shale Summit took place at Executive Caterers at Landerhaven. The event sold out quickly and appeared to be a great success in all respects. I attended and was quite impressed by the quality and variety of…
Rank this Week: 247

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 22

    Urban Dictionary Cited in Judicial Opinion

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

    Spock Cited

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

    Legality vs. Morality - Trademark Edition

    Legality vs. Morality - Trademark Edition
    Pixar is working on a film with the theme or subject Dia de los Muertos, the Mexian holiday honoring the deceased. As film companies typically do, Disney, Pixar's parent company, applied for trademarks using the anticipated name of the film…
Rank this Week: 274

Gettins' Law

Gettins' Law

Covers business and franchising law. By Mary Beth Gettins.

http://gettinslaw.com/?page_id=7
  • May 22

    HIPAA Solution

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

    Handling New Deals and Closing Old Busine

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

    Franchisor not liable for Franchisee!

    Franchisor not liable for Franchisee!
    Copyright (c) 123RF Stock Photos What happens?  Consumer trips and falls at a franchise store.  Home owner complains that the franchisee’s work is shoddy and wants his money back.  Franchisee’s employee alleges a…
Rank this Week: 397

Columbus DUI Information

Columbus DUI Information

By Suhre & Associates, LLC.

http://columbus-ovi-lawyer.com/blog/
  • May 23

    Can My Probation Be Terminated Early For A Columbus, Ohio OVI?

    Can My Probation Be Terminated Early For A Columbus, Ohio OVI?
    The Court maintains jurisdiction over you with a period of probation. This means they can impose any jail time or fines that were initially suspended for a violation of the terms and conditions of your sentence or probation. Probation is the…
  • 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:…
Rank this Week: 588

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: 505

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: 521

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 23

    Can My Probation Be Terminated Early For A Columbus, Ohio OVI?

    Can My Probation Be Terminated Early For A Columbus, Ohio OVI?
    The Court maintains jurisdiction over you with a period of probation. This means they can impose any jail time or fines that were initially suspended for a violation of the terms and conditions of your sentence or probation. Probation is the…
  • 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:…
Rank this Week: 611

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: 707

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: 651

CinciCrime Blog

CinciCrime Blog

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

http://www.cincicrime.com/
  • May 23

    Ohio Supreme Court Declines To Hear Widmer Appeal

    Ohio Supreme Court Declines To Hear Widmer Appeal
    The Ohio Supreme Court has declined a request to review the conviction of Ryan Widmer. Widmer was convicted of drowing his wife, Sarah, in the couple’s Warren County home.  A first trial was declared a mistrial after allegations of…
  • May 22

    More convictions may be expunged with new Ohio law

    More convictions may be expunged with new Ohio law
    Sometimes it may seem like your past is inescapable and that it may serve as a roadblock in attaining future goals. This may especially be the reality for individuals with a criminal record or who have faced a criminal charge....
  • May 22

    Kentucky DNA Testing Law Expands Review in Violent Crime Conviction

    Kentucky DNA Testing Law Expands Review in Violent Crime Conviction
    A Kentucky man’s 1987 murder case will now be scrutinized by a new DNA test, says the Kentucky Court of Appeals. The inmate, who has served 26 years for the Newport murder, is now subject to a post-conviction DNA test under Kentucky…
Rank this Week: 772

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 23

    Medicare May be Reformed Again (But for the Good this time)

    Medicare May be Reformed Again (But for the Good this time)
    By Attorney Liz Durnell Did you know that Medicare will not pay for any part of a nursing home stay if you or your loved one were not “admitted” to the hospital for three days? Sometimes the person was just in the hospital for…
  • May 22

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

    The 2013 Capital Gains Tax Hikes – with an “s”
    By Attorney Dan Vu Due to the 2013 fiscal cliff deal, the capital gains tax rate has jumped up in more ways than one. If you file as a couple and earn over $450,000 – or if you file as a single and earn over $400,000 – the capital…
  • May 8

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

    Medicare and Nursing Homes: The End of the “Improvement” Standard
    By Attorney Liz Durnell In all of my time working with the elderly, one of the most discussed issues is “how long will Medicare pay for my nursing home?” The maximum amount of time that Medicare will pay for skilled nursing care…
Rank this Week: 983

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 23

    When state law conflicts with the EEOC on criminal background checks, who wins?

    When state law conflicts with the EEOC on criminal background checks, who wins?
    Last year, the EEOC issued its long awaited Enforcement Guidance on the Consideration of Arrest and Conviction Records in Employment Decisions under Title VII. While the Guidance was much more fair and balanced than many employer advocates…
  • May 22

    Email surveillance as evidence of retaliation

    Email surveillance as evidence of retaliation
    Employees should not operate under any false ideas that they enjoy an expectation of privacy in their work email accounts. Just because an employer has the right to snoop through an employee’s email, however, does not mean the practice…
  • May 21

    Social media is the digital water cooler

    Social media is the digital water cooler
    Let’s say your business is located in a less-than-desirable neighborhood. Three of your employees engage in the following conversation on their personal Facebook pages: Holli Thomas — needs a new job. I’m physically and…
Rank this Week: 810

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 22

    Because I Envy Gideon and Carol and Sarah and Blondie and the Squawk

    Because I Envy Gideon and Carol and Sarah and Blondie and the Squawk
    Boswell quoted Dr. Johnson as saying that "No man but a blockhead ever wrote except for money." Call me a blockhead. I certainly don't write this blog for the money (zip, though I manage to get a free book now and then and I've been invited…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 908

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: 806

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: 828

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: 776

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 23

    DBL Law Sponsors Market in the Park

    DBL Law Sponsors Market in the Park
    DBL is proud to be the title sponsor of Market in the Park, a weekly summer market held in Washington Park in Cincinnati's historic Over-the-Rhine.
  • May 22

    New Dodd-Frank Rules Impact Loan Guaranty Agreement

    New Dodd-Frank Rules Impact Loan Guaranty Agreement
    Effective this Spring, new rules under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank) will significantly impact guaranty agreements in loans that involve “swap” agreements. The new rules interpret a…
  • 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.…
Rank this Week: 1196

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: 1030

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: 1170

Cleveland, Ohio Criminal Attorney…

Cleveland, Ohio Criminal Attorney Ron Frey's Blog

Covers criminal defense and technology based offenses.

http://clevelandcriminalattorney.blogspot.com/
  • May 23

    Rocky River Criminal Lawyer - Rocky River, Ohio Municipal Court

    Rocky River Criminal Lawyer - Rocky River, Ohio Municipal Court
    ROCKY RIVER, OHIO CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERBy +Ron FreyThe criminal defense attorneys at Friedman & Frey, L.L.C. represent individuals charged with criminal offenses throughout the State of Ohio. The law firm is based in Cleveland,…
  • May 22

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

    Cleveland Criminal Lawyer Ron Frey - What happens during a Cuyahoga County Pretrial?
    By: +Ron Frey Cleveland Criminal LawyerAs a criminal lawyer who practices in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas on a regular basis, I am often asked the following question by clients and prospective clients: "What happens at a…
  • May 22

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

    Castro Indictment & Arraignment - The Next Steps in the Ariel Castro Case - Cleveland, Ohio
    ARIEL CASTRO CASE - CLEVELAND, OHIO ~By: Ron FreyAccording to media reports, investigators are still conducting an examination of the evidence in the Ariel Castro case. Castro has already appeared in court for an initial appearance. That…
Rank this Week: 3554

William B. Strubbe Blog

William B. Strubbe Blog

Answers common questions about injury accidents and lawsuits.

http://www.cincinnatipersonalinjury.com/blog/
Rank this Week: 4065

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: 3941

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: 4032

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: 4271

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: 4161

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: 2284

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: 3634

Great Work!

Great Work!

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

http://ralawemployment.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 4591

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: 2780

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: 3635

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: 3097

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: 2321

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: 2904

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: 2311

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: 3876

Real Estate Advisor Law Blog

Real Estate Advisor Law Blog

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

http://www.realestateadvisorlawblog.com
  • May 13

    Dennis Would Have Liked Thi

    Dennis Would Have Liked Thi
      Dennis Lane would have liked this.  In fact, he would have liked this on at least two fronts.  First, with an avid love of the water, biking and outdoor activities, Dennis would have appreciated what’s going on in…
  • Apr 19

    The Exception that Swallowed the Rule

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

    Just Add Water

    Just Add Water
    Recently, at a conference in Santiago, Chile, I had the opportunity to meet Fernado Fishmann, founder of Crystal Lagoons, and to learn about how Crystal Lagoons is transforming real estate projects around the globe.  The…
Rank this Week: 4160

Cincinnati DUI Info

Cincinnati DUI Info

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

http://cincinnati-dui-info.com
  • May 12

    Mother’s Day

    Mother’s Day
    Like every other holiday, the police will be out in force looking for Cincinnati DUI and OVI violations.  You can enjoy alcohol responsibly this weekend if you are not driving! Lets talk about drinking responsibly.  This does not…
  • May 4

    DUI Patrols Increase For Cinco De Mayo And Kentucky Derby

    DUI Patrols Increase For Cinco De Mayo And Kentucky Derby
    Expect to see more police this weekend.  Police like to spend their money wisely. They do this by targeting the weekends most likely to produce more arrests and drunk drivers.  This weekend is the one of the best weekends for police…
  • Apr 15

    DUI Appeal

    DUI Appeal
    The City of Cincinnati has appealed four of our firm’s OVI cases.  These cases will be heard in the next few months. The litigation surrounds the new breath test machine from the Dept. of Health in Ohio.  This is the…
Rank this Week: 4590

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: 4955

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/
  • May 10

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

    SHOULD OHIO HAVE IMMEDIATE TRIALS FOR O.V.I./D.U.I?
    There is little tolerance for drunk driving in Mumbai, India. Like Ohio, the penalty for a first D.U.I. offense in India is up to six months in jail. Unlike Ohio, the legal limit for blood alcohol content in India is .03 (Ohio's is .08),…
  • Apr 20

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

    U.S. SUPREME COURT DECISION RAISES QUESTIONS ABOUT BLOOD TESTS IN OHIO D.U.I./O.V.I. CASES
    In a previous post, this blog questioned whether police should be able to draw blood against your will without a search warrant. At that time, oral arguments had recently been held in the case of Missouri v. McNeely. A few days ago, the…
  • Apr 6

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

    SANCTIONS FOR DISCOVERY VIOLATIONS IN OHIO CRIMINAL AND D.U.I./O.V.I. CASES
    How are sanctions to be imposed for violations of Ohio's discovery rules? That question was the subject of a recent decision by the Ohio Supreme Court. In a previous post, this blog described the changes to the rules for discovery…
Rank this Week: 2297

Stock Market Loss

Stock Market Loss

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

http://www.stockmarketloss.com/news/
Rank this Week: 3688

The Sports & Entertainment Law…

The Sports & Entertainment Law Playbook.

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

http://www.sportsandentertainmentlawplaybook.com/
  • May 10

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

    Could This Mean the End of Porno-Trolling Copyright Litigation?
    Earlier this week, U.S. District Judge Otis D. Wright II, from the Central District of California, delivered a shot heard round the legal world, when he issued an 11-page opinion & order condemning the four attorneys who are principally…
  • Apr 29

    NJ Court Rules In Favor of Copyright Troll

    NJ Court Rules In Favor of Copyright Troll
    For a while, it's seemed like the tides had turned on copyright trolls, as federal court judges appear to be more and more skeptical of the (lack of) merits to the concept and strategy behind mass copyright litigation. But a recent decision…
  • Apr 5

    ESPN Says Rutgers AD Tim Pernetti is Out

    ESPN Says Rutgers AD Tim Pernetti is Out
    ESPN is now reporting that Rutgers Athletic Director Tim Pernetti has been fired for his handling of the Mike Rice disciplinary procedure. Stay tuned...
Rank this Week: 3374

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: 3294

A Hudson, Ohio Lawyer's…

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

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

http://clgasperlaw.blogspot.com/
  • May 3

    Ohio Child Support Arrearages Resemble Modern Day Debtors Prison

    Ohio Child Support Arrearages Resemble Modern Day Debtors Prison
    A recent article about a woman from Texas who was sentenced for failing to pay her child support obligations has sparked a debate about whether incarcerating people who have gotten behind on bills makes sense. The woman, Cheryl Walton, was…
  • Apr 26

    Online Actions Land Two Wisconsin Men In Hot Water

    Online Actions Land Two Wisconsin Men In Hot Water
    As we’ve mentioned before, people frequently say and do stupid things on the internet. For some reason, normally sane people take leave of their senses when posting things online, believing that their actions can never come back to…
  • Apr 19

    How do you decide between separating and divorcing?

    How do you decide between separating and divorcing?
    Anyone considering a divorce has likely wondered about whether separation might be a better idea. After all, divorce can be a relief for some couples who have grown tired of constantly fighting, but no one wants to rush into such an important…
Rank this Week: 4699

The Zimmer Law Firm

The Zimmer Law Firm

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

http://www.zimmerlawfirm.com/blog/
  • Apr 16

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

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

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

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

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

    Email’s Afterlife: How Do Digital Assets Live On?
      The last decade alone has seen a tremendous migration of information and personal communications to digital formats.  Like the Zimmer Law Firm, most businesses and individuals now run or visit blogs or websites, or use online…
Rank this Week: 3781

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: 4425