While class action lawsuits are generally not very common, they get a lot of attention in the media because these lawsuits often affect a large number of people.
For northwest Ohio, the most active class action lawsuit right now is a case that involves farmers filing lawsuits against a company called Syngenta.
For a judge to certify a regular lawsuit as a class action lawsuit, seven very technical requirements must be proven.
Ever wonder when a motorist must drive less than 20 mph near schools? It’s murky in the state of Ohio when it comes to school speed limit laws.
Regardless of where the sign is located, if a motorist is within 300 feet of a school, the speed limit is 20 mph during restricted hours. Restricted hours are defined as the time during which “school recess and while children are going to or leaving school during the opening and closing hours.”
More often than not, jobs today require specific training that require a large investment from an employer when hiring a new employee. Further, the value of many businesses is in the relationships and reputation of the business. Many businesses that invest heavily in relationship-building or training want to protect their investment, and primarily these investments are protected with non-compete agreements.
Pretty much anyone can be called to jury duty at almost any time. Most federal and state courts in Ohio identify jurors from driver license registrations and rolls of registered voters.
If someone fails to show up for jury duty without being excused, that individual can be held in contempt of court and potentially even arrested.
Sometimes there are simply bad law enforcers, and other times citizens misunderstand the law. Sometimes laws themselves are wrong. These are the three main reasons why a law enforcement act can either be inappropriate or perceived to be inappropriate.
Nobody wants to be treated inappropriately as governments fight crime. As a result, law enforcement is always under the microscope.
There are three main reasons why a simple law enforcement act can be inappropriate or perceived to be inappropriate.
As we approach the July 4th holiday, some may be wondering if it’s legal for residents to possess and discharge fireworks. Traditional fireworks are technically considered to be “1.4g fireworks.” Only people who are licensed with the state of Ohio may possess 1.4g fireworks for more than 48 hours. The fireworks license is also required to discharge 1.4g fireworks.
Independence Day later this week will likely be marked by cookouts, gatherings of family and friends and other outdoor activities. Many communities have firework displays at various times during the holiday weekend, too. At the same time or after, some of our neighbors will also discharge fireworks. What is lawful and what is unlawful when it comes to fireworks?
In the United States thousands of laws are in place that are not created by the government. Federal laws that aren’t passed by Congress are called “regulations.” Regulations have the effect of the law, but they can’t exceed the authority from the Constitution or the laws that are passed by Congress.
In the United States and in Ohio, there are literally thousands of laws that are created by bureaucrats who do not work for Congress, the Ohio General Assembly or any local government.
Co-owning land or other property can be a good idea in the short run, but may present significant difficulties down the road. If one of the co-owners dies, new owners’ wishes can be completely different than what was originally intended.
Our legal system is made up of many different courts, in which different decisions are made and different cases are heard. Each federal district court and circuit court has its own requirements for attorney admission, including fees, tests and references.
Legal disputes between in-laws are unfortunate, but can occur – and if the dispute makes it all the way to the courthouse, odds are that there will ultimately be no winners. But making end-of-life care and other important life decisions in writing now can make things smoother later in life.