State and Federal laws protect consumers who buy and receive gift cards
Law You Can Use: Consumer Information Column By RONALD BURDGE Burdge Law Office Co., LPA Virtually everyone gets or gives
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Retirement?
By JEFF ROTH When it comes to retirement planning there appears to be three age groups. Over 60. These individuals
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Student Legal Services: Lawyers for Students
By MOLLY HEGARTY Student Legal Services at The Ohio State University Like many Americans, undergraduate, graduate and professional students often
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Local rep appointed to cleaner lake group
Submitted by OHIO HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COLUMBUS—Speaker of the House Ryan Smith (R-Bidwell) announced that State Rep. Steven Arndt (R-Port
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Social Security survivor benefits
By DOUGLAS GILDENMEISTER When you think of Social Security, you probably think of retirement. However, Social Security can also provide
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Title IX: Addressing sexual discrimination and violence in schools
Law You Can Use By KRISTINA W. SUPLER & SUSAN C. STONE Ohio State Bar Association Title IX of the
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Individuals Posing as Premier Health Plan Representatives to Steal Premium Funds COLUMBUS — Ohio Department of Insurance Director Jillian Froment is
Read moreWorkers’ comp ‘true-up’ deadline approaching
Submitted by Ohio BWC COLUMBUS – Ohio private employers have until Aug. 15 to complete an important action that is
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The downsides of joint tenancy
By JEFF ROTH Many bank accounts are owned by two or more people. This means that each individual has an
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Ohio courts play important role for immigrant children
By KIMBERLY JORDAN Justice for Children Project | The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law Starting in 2013, the
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Tax reform is making a big difference for Ohio workers and manufacturers
By SEN. ROB PORTMAN The tax reform and tax cut legislation that passed at the end of last year has
Read moreBuyers must beware when purchasing property
Law You Can Use By ANDREW SMITH Buying a home is a dream and a milestone for many American individuals
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Transfer on Death account explained
By JEFF ROTH A Transfer on Death account is an available option to avoid probate. The account will automatically pass
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Understanding Probate
By DOUGLAS GILDENMEISTER When you die, you leave behind your estate. Your estate consists of your assets – all of
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Estate planning and digital assets
LAW YOU CAN USE By DAVID LENZ Ohio State Bar Association Planning for what happens to our assets after
Read moreMake a contribution, save on income tax
By Jeff Roth It is not income tax season but this is a subject that anyone over 70 ½ may
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Consumers have credit record rights
By RONALD BURDGE Ohio State Bar Association Unless you live in a cash-only world, being able to get credit is
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Airbnb and other rental properties
By BRYAN HUNT Innovative and very popular technologies and services have created new opportunities for real estate owners to generate
Read moreThoughts on transferring the family business
By JEFFREY ROTH Transferring the family business can be a difficult process. Statistics indicate that only 30 percent of an
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Human Trafficking: Ohio’s Current Landscape
By TABITHA WOODRUFF Legal Aid Society of Columbus January has been designated National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month since
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