Probate is the process through which the court supervises the distribution of a person’s assets after his or her death. In Ohio, barring some exceptional cases, most of the estates go through the probate process. The probate process can be complicated and
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Suffering a work-related injury can have serious consequences on a person’s life. Other than the physical pain, the injury can also cause tremendous mental and financial strain to the injured person. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics there were
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Domestic violence affects a large number of Americans every year. Domestic violence is the violence or threat or apprehension of violence by one person against a family or household member. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, nearly 20 people suffer
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Construction accidents may cause catastrophic injuries to workmen and sometimes even lead to death. Injuries can occur at any workplace, but construction site accidents and injuries amount to a substantial number of workplace accidents in the United States. In 2019, approximately 5,333
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed Ohio House Bill on January 9, 202. It provides for the creation of a fund for post-traumatic stress disorder suffered by Ohio’s first responders. The new law seeks to provide compensation to public safety officers who undergo
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Under Ohio law, personal injury victims can claim compensation by filing a personal injury lawsuit against the individual or organization that caused the injury. Common types of personal injury cases include: Car accidents Motor vehicle accidents Slips and falls Premises liability Medical
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Misdemeanors Misdemeanors are considered as less serious offenses in the United States. In Ohio, misdemeanors can be classified into five categories: first degree, second degree, third degree, fourth degree, and minor misdemeanors. First degree misdemeanors are the most serious while minor misdemeanors
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On January 12, 2021, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed Ohio House Bill 352. The new Employment Law Uniformity Act (the “Act”) will be effective from April 12, 2021 and will apply to all future employment discrimination claims filed on or after that
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Earlier this month, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 175, also known as “Stand Your Ground” bill into law. The new law expands the scope of the use of firearms for the purpose of self-defense. Ohio’s Stand Your Ground Law Ohio’s
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Failure to Accept Light Duty Job Offer and Denial of Compensation Under Ohio’s Workers’ Compensation Laws, employers have an option to provide a light duty job offer to an injured employee with Temporary Total Disability. These job offers help the employers to
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