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...
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When can you sue your tax preparer?
Now that tax season’s over, you probably weren’t planning to worry about your business taxes for almost another year. Then you get a letter from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) informing you there was a mistake on a previous year’s return, and your company now owes...
Protecting your Ohio business against employment law litigation
Owning a business in the 21st century comes with many hazards. As more workers stand up for their rights in the workplace, some Cincinnati employers are being targeted unfairly. Perhaps it is because many employees fail to understand the difference between...
The importance of business succession planning
What is your long-term plan for your business? Don’t think exclusively of where you want to take the company while you’re still involved. What is your plan for when you want to retire or step away? For some, the plan all along has been to sell the company and retire...
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...
As an employer, what’s your duty to provide reasonable accommodations?
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...
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...
Estate planning documents to update after a divorce in Ohio
Going through a divorce can bring about changes to every aspect of your life, including your estate plan. Unfortunately, many people don’t realize that they need to make changes to the documents in their estate plans once their marriages end, which opens the door for...
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...
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...

