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Attorneys, like practitioners of other professions, abide by a set of ethical rules. Lawyers typically owe a duty of loyalty to their clients, and they cannot represent a client if there is a conflict of interest. Lawyers in Ohio and elsewhere need to be careful of...
One of the most confusing aspects of law for individuals and corporations in Ohio to understand is an implied contract. Even though a legal document between two parties may not exist, the courts may determine that one or both parties has an obligation toward one...
When a consumer in Ohio signs up for insurance, they place their trust in the company to handle matters. A provider occasionally acts in bad faith, causing the insured to bring a legal claim against the company. Bad faith means that the provider failed to honor the...
Builders, land developers and investors rely on contracts to identify their responsibilities during a construction project in Ohio. Thorough contracts reduce the possibility of misunderstandings and provide a framework for resolving disputes. They also cover critical...
Medical malpractice in Ohio happens when a doctor or health care provider does not provide patients with the highest standard of care, leading to them causing harm. Patients who have been injured by malpractice have the right to bring a claim against the doctor or...
Many Ohio residents know how complicated civil law can get. In a recent case, one of Ohio's counties was seeking the right to remove a trustee from the board that governed the local public hospital. This dispute was not simple. In fact, it dragged on for months....
A personal injury case may be settled privately or by filing a lawsuit in an Ohio court. You have the opportunity to either represent yourself or to hire an attorney to represent your interests in a civil matter. The complexity of the case will generally determine...
Every year, the NFIB Small Business Legal Center receives dozens of calls from business owners who are looking for advice on how to handle contract disputes. These issues can revolve around a variety of topics, ranging from non-payment to dissatisfaction with how...
Many contracts in Ohio and around the country contain what is known as a force majeure clause. Force majeure is a French term that means “greater force.” The contractual provision describes releases parties from their obligations in an agreement when performance is...
An Ohio couple who purchased a home in the summer of 2019 have filed a breach of contract lawsuit against the woman who sold them the property and the real estate company she used to handle the transaction. The couple says that the seller was aware of but failed to...
