Filling out a bracket for the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is an activity done by millions of people across the country. But rules outlining what constitutes ‘gambling’ may make your tournament bracket pool illegal. Before your bracket gets busted this year, you should be aware of the laws affecting it.
Yearly Archives: 2015
Legal-Ease: do I need a survey?
Transferring ownership of land can be time consuming, costly and complicated. While surveying in the early days of our country was done with less precision than today, the various uses of a piece of property might still necessitate that a new survey be conducted.
Legal-Ease: New manure laws imminent
After last year’s toxic algae bloom in Lake Erie brought public attention to the issue of farm runoff, farmers and their practices are under a higher level of scrutiny. Already passed in the Ohio Senate, new proposed legislation could change how farmers in northwest Ohio can apply manure.
Legal-Ease: How long will it take
A number of factors play into how long a client’s legal work will take, and how much it will end up costing them. The attention to detail required in legal documents, the myriad of tasks an attorney must perform, getting approval and submitting filings can all play a factor in how long your case can take.
Legal-Ease: Practical estate planning considerations
While not all of us will have millions to give away upon our death, confusion and discrepancies can arise during the settling of an estate, now matter how substantial its resources. To avoid many of these painful disputes, I recommend a number of practical tips for planning the settling of your estate.
Legal-Ease: Copies or originals
A common question is whether an original is needed or if a copy will suffice for legal needs. Documents that are actually signed are considered to be the originals, and reproduced representations of the originals are referred to as copies. Generally in Ohio, a copy of a document is considered to be as good as the original.
Legal-Ease: Basic snow and ice law
Since we live in northwest Ohio, snow and ice are very much an expected part of our winters. Snow removal is in order, and the act of salting roadways and removing snow from the surfaces is a “government function.” A lot of rules exist surrounding snow and ice.
Legal-Ease: Valuing a business
While there are many ways to value a business, three approaches to business valuation are commonly used. The “asset approach,” the “income approach” and the “market approach” are the three most common approaches when it comes to business valuation.
So You’re Ready for Transition, a presentation by Lee R. Schroeder
Join Lee Monday, February 23 at the Robert Fulton Ag Center, 8770 St. Rt. 108, Wauseon Lee will be presenting as part of the Fulton County OSU Extension “Young Farmers Series.” Agenda for the evening: Getting your financial affairs in order Eric Richer, OSU Extension Educator, Fulton County Organizational structure and strategies…and Tangible asset transfer […]
Legal-Ease: What can I expect with a new livestock building?
When upgrading their farms, many farmers choose to do the work themselves. Although this may save them money, they often face unexpected challenges as a result. One of these challenges is permits.