As an Ohio employer, you're likely aware that you must abide by many laws and regulations while hiring, firing and throughout the time an employee is on staff. You may incur costly penalties and fines if you don't. One law, which is Title I of the Americans with...
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Civil Litigation
Insurance-related regulations were passed in recent years
As an insurer, you're likely well aware of the ever-changing insurance rules and regulations that you must abide by to remain in compliance with local, state or federal laws. Keeping track of all of these can prove challenging. Insurers will want to refresh their...
Your legal rights when a neighbor impairs the view from your home
If you are like most people in Ohio, your home is the center of your life. Unfortunately, from time to time, people encounter situations in which a neighbor impinges on a person’s ability to fully enjoy his or her own home. For example, perhaps you find yourself with...
When is a lawsuit necessary?
Litigation is often the last resort of parties wishing to resolve a dispute. Lawsuits cost money, and are a public process, so individuals often attempt to resolve matters between themselves without involving the courts. However, residents of Ohio and other states may...
Conflicts of interest in civil litigation
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...
Implied contracts are complicated civil litigation factors
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...
Defenses to bad faith claims
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...
Best practices for writing construction contracts
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...
What to know about stages of medical malpractice trials
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...
Civil litigation and contracts in Ohio
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....