Motorcycle riding, with its exhilarating sense of freedom and adventure, has long captured the hearts of enthusiasts around the world. Yet, this thrilling experience comes with its own set of risks. Motorcycle wrecks often result in devastating personal injuries that can alter lives in an…
Many people have heard of class actions, but just exactly what are they? A class action is a case in which a small number of people represent a larger number of people for alleged wrongful conduct by one or more defendants. The wrongful conduct impacting…
Everyone must place trust in the hands of different types of professionals throughout their lives. Doctors and specialists help treat sick or injured patients. Financial experts manage peoples’ hard-earned money and provide recommendations for investments. And lawyers protect the rights of their clients, negotiate contracts and…
It’s no surprise that dogs are the most popular pet in the U.S. — they provide companionship, can ease stress, and help owners stay physically active. Nearly 40% of Ohio households own a dog. Dogs may be man’s best friend, but they are still animals…
I frequently talk with people who offer up a kind of an apology when they tell me that “I didn’t have a contract though”. In fact, we form contracts all day long, although we don’t think of them that way. We tend to think of…
New callers to my law firm are often concerned that they have been “discriminated” against. But the word “discrimination” has itself become pregnant with meaning, and is often thought to automatically yield to the result that it is illegal. This may sound like heresy, but…
Bullying in schools, whether involving minors or college students, whether called by another name such as teasing or hazing, is an ever increasing issue in society. In order to tackle this area of law, one first needs to define the acts that constitute the bullying.…
These members of Congress were elected to represent the people; all of the people, not just the ones like them. What they are asking our government to do is blatant discrimination against the disabled. The law requires that businesses be accessible to the disabled, in…
In my law firm—family owned for 85 years—several generations of lawyers work together. We try to stay true to our firm’s purpose while allowing individuals the freedom to practice in their own way. I have learned valuable lessons from knowing my colleagues well and sharing…
