Creative Solutions For Preventing And Resolving Legal Problems
If you are running a business, you are a target for lawsuits. They can come from a lot of different directions. Dissatisfied customers file actions for fraud, defects, breaches of contract, and malpractice. Even if you did nothing wrong, your brand will suffer when a...
Although most states call drunk driving driving under the influence (DUI), Ohio refers to it as operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI). Despite the difference in name, the charges are largely the same as DUI charges in other states. In Ohio, anyone who tests at a...
Judges used to decide whether debtors qualified for debt relief by filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The court system implemented the means testing system in 2005. Now, all debtors wishing to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy must first pass a means test to qualify for a...
While modern vehicles have many features designed to keep people safe in the event of an accident -- seat belts and airbags, for instance -- automakers are increasingly dedicated to finding ways to prevent accidents from happening in the first place. This has become a...
It is almost that time of year again - tax season. As COVID-19 pandemic surges on, IRS employees are dealing with additional tasks (i.e. delayed tax season last year and stimulus check payments). As the IRS has pushed the start of tax season to Feb. 12, it is even...
People have different reasons to start estate planning. Wanting to provide for children or spouses is a common motive. Others start to plan for their own peace of mind when they reach retirement age. If you fall into that second category of estate planners, you might...
When most people sell their homes, they do so with the help of a realtor. This is because real estate transactions are confusing, and realtors have a unique understanding of how to navigate their complexities. Yet, you may dislike the idea of paying a realtor a...
A few years ago, a colleague told me a woman had been with his firm for years, but had quit to take a new job. That job did not work out for her, so she left it, and she filed for unemployment compensation. My friend got a notice from the Ohio Department of Job and...
What counts as a breach of contract? When creating an agreement with a party, you sign a document, or a contract, stating you will abide by the terms and conditions both parties have mutually agreed upon. When a party fails to obey the terms of the contract or derails...
It goes without saying that no one wants to go through bankruptcy. Bankruptcy feels, to some, like a loss. It’s important for you to understand that bankruptcy isn’t a sign of poor money management or failure. It’s just a sign that you need financial help. It’s...
