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...
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Woman files harassment lawsuit against former employer
Employers in Ohio and throughout the country are not allowed to retaliate against employees who file sexual harassment complaints. However, a former intern for SpaceX claimed that she wasn't offered a full-time job as retaliation for reporting inappropriate comments...
When a contract dispute leads to litigation
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...
Force majeure clauses are both common and prudent
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...
Ohio couple sues home seller over raccoon infestation
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...
The role of insurance defense lawyers
In Ohio, insurance defense includes a broad variety of activities. Insurance companies may employ defense lawyers as staff attorneys or use outside law firms that practice insurance defense law to defend them against claims. Insurance defense attorneys also represent...
Pilot’s family in the Bryant crash requests venue change
Parties to an Ohio lawsuit might need to worry about whether they can get a fair trial if sensationalized cases prejudice a potential jury pool. This may lead to some difficulties with the trial. It is with this in mind that the family of the pilot in the Kobe Bryant...
What to know about requests for admission
Those who are involved in state or federal civil matters in Ohio and throughout the country may make a request for admission. This involves asking a person to either admit to or refute a statement under oath. If an individual acknowledges that he or she made a...
What to know about the discovery process
Individuals who are parties to a lawsuit have the right to obtain documents or other evidence that the other side may use during the case. In some instances, a party may be able to reconstruct a deleted email or another file that is no longer available in its original...
The process of obtaining a summary judgement
Ohio plaintiffs that feel strongly about their ability to win a civil lawsuit may ask for a summary judgement. The process of asking for a summary judgement begins with the plaintiff outlining the facts of the case. This can be done by submitting photos, signed...