Ohio law requires a real estate broker’s license before an individual or entity can sell, rent, lease, or manage property in return for a...

Ohio municipalities have the power to levy charges known as “special assessments” against properties. These assessments – which are...

Several months ago, a previous post discussed the important issue of what happens to someone’s online accounts after their death.  Last...

In December 2013, the Ohio legislature made important and long-awaited changes to Ohio’s adoption laws to allow all adoptees – regardless...

Thinking of adopting? Domestic adoptions in Ohio are a growing trend and are generally less expensive than international adoptions due to...

What is a lawyer? Black’s Law Dictionary defines “lawyer” or “attorney” as “one who is licensed to practice law” or “a person who...

Many contracts include a clause like this one: Entire Agreement: This Contract constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and...

In a general month-to-month tenancy in Ohio, the landlord must give a tenant at least thirty (30) days notice of termination prior to the...

The Ohio Attorney General reports more than 42,000 registered nonprofit organizations in Ohio. How do you add your great idea to the...

“Three may keep a secret, if two of them are dead.” Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard’s Almanack Secrets, especially business secrets, are...

In a previous post, we examined whether employees could owe overtime pay to non-exempt employees who use their company smartphones after...

Yesterday, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling in EEOC v. Ford Motor Co., deciding in favor of an employee who requested to...

According to a recent Pew Research study, 55% of American adults have a smartphone and 63% of cell phone users use their phone to go...

As the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament tips off during the middle of the workday today with Ohio State’s opening game against Dayton,...

The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that landlords have the same duty to the guests of tenants as they do to tenants to keep their common...

From bank accounts to social media, more and more of our personal information is stored and accessed online. But after someone dies, both...

Imagine this scenario. A tenant suddenly vacates her apartment and moves out of state, leaving her water bill unpaid. Who is liable for...

Modern employment or franchise contracts often include a noncompetition clause or agreement which restricts an employee’s ability to...

Most Ohio small business owners are eligible for a 50 percent deduction on their first $250,000 of business income as part of tax cuts...

Employers are required to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees with disabilities, unless accommodation would cause...