Both federal and Ohio state laws create legal obligations for insurance providers. They must attempt to uphold their insurance policies in good faith based on the coverage people expect to have. If someone believes that an insurance company has mistreated them or has...
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Cost containment strategies that workers’ comp insurers can employ
Data compiled by the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) shows that medical benefit payouts have been rising. This can be hard for larger corporation's risk managers, self-insured businesses and insurance companies like your own to deal with, especially...
Hard and soft insurance fraud: What’s the difference?
Insurance fraud is a billion-dollar industry in this nation, so insurance companies have reason to be wary of many of the claims that they receive. Industry experts say that there are two main types of fraud they see among consumers — hard and soft. Here’s what that...
What you need to know as an insurer to comply with ERISA
There are many different laws and rules that insurers must comply with to remain in good legal standing with both federal and state government agencies. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) is one of those. ERISA affords certain rights and...
Patient noncompliance as a defense to a large insurance claim
Pushing back against large insurance claims can be a difficult and even a risky thing to do. Unsuccessful insurance defense might result in allegations of bad faith insurance practices, which can cost even more than an approved claim. Whether your company has a...
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...
The importance of business succession planning
As a business owner, you're already beginning to think about what life looks like for the company when you are no longer there. Maybe you're simply planning to retire and step away from the company. Maybe you want a plan in place in case you unexpectedly pass...
How do the courts decide who gets what in an Ohio divorce?
One of the biggest uncertainties that come with a divorce is not knowing how the courts will handle your personal assets. Not knowing if you could walk away from your marriage with very little can leave you feeling like you don't have many options. Also, inaccurate...
Do you have a succession plan for your Over-the-Rhine business?
Recent years have seen an explosion of interest in living or running a business in Over-the-Rhine. Whether you have been here for years or have recently moved to the area, if you own or manage a business here, you likely want to protect that business, even in the...
Don’t panic if someone sues you; get ready to defend yourself
There is so much misinformation floating around about your rights as an American and a resident in Ohio that some people don't really understand the legal system at all. Many people understand, for example, that they have the right to defend themselves against...