Law You Can Use

Title	Date
"No Child Left Behind Act" Aims To Foster School Accountability	9/28/2007
"SYO" Sentences Combine Juvenile and Adult Penalties for Serious Crimes	2/25/2008
10 Tips in Planning for Taxes	4/2/2006
A Guardian Ad Litem Protects Children’s Interests	3/27/2007
Adoptions Raise “Right to Know” Questions	9/10/2007
Advanced Practice Nurses Fill Important Healthcare Role	2/25/2008
After Foreclosure: What You Should Know	4/15/2007
Aggregation Gives Consumers More Electric Choices	3/19/2008
Agricultural “Use Valuation” Offers Tax Relief for Certain Ohio Property Owners	1/28/2007
Agricultural Districts Protect Farms and Farmers	2/27/2008
Agricultural Easements Help Protect Farmland	9/20/2007
Antitrust Laws Aim to Protect Competition	11/25/2007
Appellate Judges Review Trial Court Decisions	2/18/2008
Are Noncompetition Agreements Enforceable in Ohio?	9/9/2007
Ask Questions To Decide if a Living Trust is Right for You	9/6/2007
Ask Questions When Pre-Paying for Funerals	3/4/2008
Ask Questions When Using Title Insurance Agencies	6/5/2006
At the Crossroads of Grandparent Visitation	9/21/2007
Attorney Ethics Judged by State's Supreme Court	1/29/2008
At-Will Employment Is the Rule in Ohio	7/22/2007
Auto Accidents : Do You Know Your Legal Responsibilities?	9/10/2007
Be Careful When Using Home Equity Loans	2/26/2008
Blogs Create New Area of Law	2/11/2007
Brownfields Development on the Rise - But There's Good Reason for Caution	9/7/2007
Business Owners Shoulder Responsibility for Employed Drivers	2/26/2008
Can Foreclosure Mediation Help Me?	4/7/2008
Can the Clients' Security Fund Help You?	11/26/2006
Celebrity Trademark Rights: Images v. Innuendos	9/21/2007
Child Support: How Is It Enforced?	3/2/2008
Children and Adult Children with Disabilities - The Truth is Out There	12/3/2007
Children with Special Needs Can Get Funds for Private School Placement	4/15/2008
Children's Wishes Are Considered in Custody Matters	9/23/2007
Circumstances Determine When Tenants Can Terminate Lease Agreements	12/6/2006
Circumstances Say Whether Minors Are “Emancipated”	12/5/2006
Citizens Can Take Action Against Water and Air Polluters	9/9/2007
Civil Rights Commission Investigates Discrimination Cases	9/21/2007
Civil Trials: How Are Jurors Selected?	3/2/2008
Collaborative Family Law Promotes Divorce with Dignity	5/3/2006
Commonly Asked Questions About Divorce	9/10/2007
Commonly Asked Questions about Employer Retaliation	3/18/2007
Commonly Asked Questions about Ohio Adoptions	3/30/2007
Complete Asset List Is Essential	1/27/2006
Constitution Provides for Reasonable Bail in Criminal Cases	12/8/2005
Constitutional Rights Are Limited in OVI Cases	2/26/2008
Consumer Sales Practices Act Addresses Predatory Lending Issues	1/7/2008
Consumer Sales Practices Act Affects Mortgage Brokers, Appraisers and Lenders	1/14/2008
Consumers Should Ask Questions Before Choosing Cemeteries	3/4/2008
Consumers Should Exercise Care When Purchasing Health Products Online	3/12/2008
Consumers Should Seek Legal Advice Before Establishing Trusts	2/5/2006
Consumers Should Watch Out for Predatory Contractors	9/26/2007
Consumers Use Arbitration to Settle Lemon Law Disputes	12/12/2006
Contempt Actions Enforce Court Orders	12/24/2007
Court Considers Many Factors in Determining Spousal Support	9/14/2007
Credit Repair: You Can Do It Yourself	12/17/2007
Criminals May Go Free When Constable Blunders	9/17/2007
Demystifying International Adoptions	9/18/2007
Digital Signatures: Might You Sign a Contract without Realizing It?	3/24/2008
Divorce and Dissolution: What's the Difference?	9/17/2007
Divorce Decrees Enforced in Several Ways	9/14/2007
Do Consumer-Driven Medical Insurance Plans Make Sense for Everyone?	9/9/2007
Drivers Must Stop for Fire Trucks and Ambulances	1/21/2008
DUI, DWI, OMVI and OVI: What Do They Mean?	2/26/2008
Eligible Workers Can Receive Income Tax Credit	3/10/2008
Employers Are Liable for Illegal Workers	3/17/2008
Employers Can Hire Foreign Workers for Seasonal Jobs	7/9/2006
Employers Have “Qualified Privilege” When Conveying Information about Employees	9/21/2007
Employers May Conduct After-Accident Chemical Screens	12/5/2006
Employers Not Required to Provide Severance Pay	8/17/2006
Employers Should Know Extent of Responsibility for Employees’ Injuries	9/25/2007
Expert Witnesses Help Judges and Juries Find the Truth	9/7/2007
FAA Program Helps Pilots Address Alcohol Abuse Problems	2/26/2008
Fair Use Doctrine Permits Limited Copying of Copyrighted Material	3/11/2008
False Claims Act Addresses Medicare and Medicaid Fraud	10/7/2007
Family and Medical Leave: Rights and Responsibilities	10/1/2007
Family Incentive Trusts Help Children Set Goals	8/8/2006
Farmers Can Use Federal Crop Insurance To Manage Risks	5/27/2007
Federal Law Protects Health Information	3/19/2006
Federal Law Regulates Advertising	4/1/2005
Federal Law Restricts Activities of Debt Collectors	2/25/2008
Federal Law Restricts Telemarketing and Unsolicited Fax Advertisements	2/25/2008
Field Sobriety Tests Predict Blood Alcohol Content	9/13/2007
Fire Insurance—How Does It Work?	9/17/2007
Five Reasons To Plan Your Estate Now	8/8/2006
Franchise Laws Protect Investors	12/22/2006
FTC Enforces “Consumer Protection” Laws	9/20/2007
Gas Choice Allows Consumers To Compare Prices	3/19/2008
Grandparents as Parents: Planning Is Critical	8/8/2006
Grandparents Can Exercise Authority When Caring for Grandchildren	2/25/2008
Grandparents Can Get Authority To Make School Decisions for Grandchildren	9/21/2007
Guard Against Identity Theft	5/16/2006
Guardianships Impact Estate Planning	1/5/2007
Guns at Home Can Make Parents Liable for Child's Criminal Actions	4/6/2007
Harm Caused by Defective Products Can Lead To Liability Claims	9/2/2007
Holiday Spending with Credit Cards: How Much Do You Know about It?	8/19/2006
Home-Buyers Should Determine Asbestos and Lead Paint Risks	2/21/2008
Home-Buyers Should Determine Environmental Risks	2/21/2008
Home-Buyers Should Investigate Water and Septic Systems	2/21/2008
Homeowners' Insurance Covers Wide Range of Goods and Services	3/6/2008
Homeowners’ Insurance Covers Liability	9/25/2007
How Are Juveniles Tried as Adults?	9/17/2007
How Do Consumer Class Action Lawsuits Work?	9/10/2007
How Do Courts Determine Child Support?	3/2/2008
How Do I Choose Representation in My Personal Injury Case?	3/2/2008
How Does a Grand Jury Operate?	2/27/2008
How Does a Legal Separation Differ from a Divorce or Dissolution?	9/17/2007
How Much Do You Know About Joint Bank Accounts?	9/13/2007
How to Get the Most from an Attorney/Client Relationship	8/30/2006
I Just Inherited Money! Now What Do I Do?	5/28/2006
Immigrant Spouses of U.S. Residents Must Petition To Live in This Country	3/24/2008
Insurance May Cover Medical Expenses in Adoption Cases	9/10/2007
Insurance: A Major Estate Planning Tool	9/17/2006
Joint Economic Development Districts Aid Local Development	3/11/2008
Joint Ownership of Property: Common Sense Advice for Older Persons	4/9/2007
Keep DNR Orders Where Emergency Squads Can Find Them	9/26/2007
Know about Collection Organizations When Selling Songs	2/17/2005
Know about Driver’s Privacy Protection Act	4/8/2007
Know about Eviction Procedures In Ohio	4/7/2007
Know about Evictions of Month-to-Month Tenants in Ohio	12/6/2006
Know about Varieties of Ohio Automobile Insurance Coverage	7/8/2007
Know Basics of Condominium Law	9/25/2007
Know How To Protect Your Assets	5/2/2006
Know Legal Steps To Take after Someone Dies	5/2/2006
Know Penalties for Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence	9/16/2007
Know Risks Before Using Joint and Survivor Bank Accounts	3/4/2008
Know the Law Before Using Pesticides	9/11/2007
Know What the Law Says about Artificial Reproduction Technology	12/26/2006
Know When Subprime Mortgages Equal Predatory Lending	6/25/2006
Know Which Contracts Can Be Cancelled within Three-Day Period	5/16/2006
Know Your Rights When Faced with Layoff	1/16/2007
Landowner or Tenant Could Be Responsible for Harm to Trespassing Children	9/20/2007
Law "Penalizes" Vehicles of Drunk Drivers	4/1/2007
Law Allows Citizens to Help Heart Attack Victims	2/25/2008
Law Determines Rights and Responsibilities of Employees with Disabilities	8/19/2007
Law Gives Citizens Right To Attend Most Public Meetings	8/14/2006
Law Prohibits Assembling and Possessing Illegal Chemicals for Drug Manufacture	12/4/2006
Law Protects Consumers Who Buy and Receive Gift Cards	3/4/2008
Law Protects Employees from Employer Retaliation	4/16/2007
Law Requires Parental Consent for Treatment of Minors	2/25/2008
Laws Govern Hospital Emergency Treatment	3/12/2008
Learn To Avoid Post-Holiday Credit Crunch	12/31/2007
Legal Aid Societies Help Poor Clients	3/3/2008
Legal Doctrine Addresses Unjust Employment Actions	9/26/2007
Legislation Changes Point System for Traffic Violations	9/16/2007
Lobbyists Inform and Petition Government Representatives	9/10/2007
Local Ballot Issues: How Can Voters Participate?	8/20/2006
Magistrates' Service Is Widespread in Ohio Courts	9/17/2007
Make Sure Your Assets Go To Intended Beneficiaries	3/23/2008
Marriage Plans Affect Business	7/15/2007
Marriages Are Annulled in Special Cases	2/6/2004
Mediation Can Resolve Disputes	4/14/2008
Mediation Program Helps Prevent Truancy in Ohio	2/28/2008
Medicaid and Married Couples	4/9/2007
Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Sign-Up Ends December 31	11/12/2007
Member-Owned Credit Unions Offer Banking Alternatives	5/20/2007
Members of the Military Have Civilian Job Protections	4/5/2007
Mental Health Court Can Save Time, Money and Lives	9/20/2007
Mold: An Old Contaminant Creates New Concerns for Homeowners	4/25/2007
My Child Is 18; Now What?	8/8/2006
New Bankruptcy Law Limits Filing Choices	3/28/2008
New Bankruptcy Law Redefines Debt Relief Agencies	3/28/2008
New Condominium Laws: Your Questions Answered	9/25/2007
New Environmental Insurance Policies Are Worth a Look	8/24/2007
Nursing Home Access: A Consumer Perspective	4/9/2007
Ohio Businesses Can Appeal Ohio EPA Decisions	4/6/2007
Ohio Constitutional Amendment Raises Minimum Wage	2/4/2007
Ohio Courts Work To Improve Access to Justice	11/12/2006
Ohio EPA Now Controls Isolated Wetlands Permits	9/1/2004
Ohio Law Allows Attorney-Arranged Adoptions	9/18/2007
Ohio Law Counts Bigamy As A Crime	6/17/2007
Ohio Law Creates Drug Database	3/7/2008
Ohio Law Helps Prevent Funeral Disputes	4/15/2007
Ohio Law Helps You Provide for Fido After You're Gone	2/28/2008
Ohio Law Makes Adoption More Affordable	7/1/2007
Ohio Law Permits Adult Adoptions	2/28/2008
Ohio Law Says Where Students Can Attend School Tuition-Free	9/21/2007
Ohio Law Sets Standards for Drivers of Fire Trucks and Ambulances	1/28/2008
Ohio Regulates Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations	3/11/2008
Ohio Regulates Fireworks Sales and Use	12/9/2005
Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct Govern Attorneys’ Actions	6/3/2007
Ohio Supreme Court Regulates Lawyer Advertising	9/13/2007
Ohio To Ensure “No Child Left Behind”	9/28/2007
Ohio’s “Good Samaritan” Law Protects Volunteers	10/22/2006
Ohio’s Civil Legal Aid System Offers Hope To Low-Income Individuals	3/3/2008
Ohioans Can Use Living Will To Express Anatomical Gift Intentions	9/18/2007
Ohio's Income Tax on Trusts Is Here To Stay	2/28/2008
Ohio's Lemon Law Protects Consumers	12/12/2006
Paralegals Aid Attorneys and Clients	9/21/2007
Parents May Be Liable for Child's Actions	4/6/2007
Parents May Network To Find Child Available for Adoption	9/10/2007
Parents Must Take Responsibility for Truant Students	12/19/2006
Paternity Proceeding Establishes Parent-Child Relationship	8/12/2007
Patients Should Know Their Rights	2/25/2008
Pay Bills on Time To Keep Electric and Gas Service	3/19/2008
Pending Divorce Does Not Change Marital Status for Income Tax Filing	9/23/2007
Perjury Can Lead to Prison	3/17/2004
Planned Unit Developments Provide Flexibility for New Construction	10/7/2007
Police Identify Drunk Drivers through Signs of Impairment	9/13/2007
Police Must Give Miranda Warnings	2/26/2008
Precedents Affect Judges’ Decisions	9/17/2007
Prenuptial Agreements Protect Pre-Marital Assets	2/25/2008
Prepare to "Face the Music" when Downloading from Internet	4/1/2004
Preventing Water Pollution From Farms	3/11/2008
Privacy and Shield Laws Govern Press	5/17/2007
Privacy Laws Govern Tape Recordings	5/17/2007
Probate Court Screens Prospective Parents in Private Adoptions	9/10/2007
Prompt Pay Law Makes Sure Ohio Health Insurance Companies Pay Up On Time	9/26/2007
Protecting Against Financial Exploitation of Elders	2/1/2005
Public Displays and the Establishment Clause	2/26/2008
Public Records Are Not Always Accessible	12/18/2006
Public Schools Adapt to Student Violence Issues	12/24/2006
Public Schools May Test Students for Drugs under Certain Circumstances	12/23/2006
Public Utility Rates: Who's in Charge?	2/10/2006
Publishers Sell Songwriters’ Work	2/17/2005
Quitclaim Deed Transfers Property without Ownership Guarantee	9/17/2007
Realtors May Act as Agents for Both Buyers and Sellers	3/3/2008
Recognized Advance Directive Forms Simplify Health Care Planning	9/17/2007
Regaining Your Driving Privileges After a Drunk Driving Charge	2/26/2008
Relationship Agreements Provide Protection	2/25/2008
Relocation Raises Problems for Divorced Parents	3/25/2007
Reporter’s Privilege Allows Journalists to Keep Sources Confidential	3/4/2007
Reverse Mortgages Convert Home Equity into Cash	6/18/2006
Rights Must Be Registered To Prevent Copyright Infringement	2/17/2005
Rules Of Evidence: Hearsay	12/6/2006
Schools Must Deal with Students Who Use Cyberspace for Bullying	9/28/2007
Schools Must Follow Procedures to Suspend or Expel Students	9/28/2007
Settlement Week Encourages Mediation	2/25/2008
Social Security Disability: Rumor vs. Reality	10/1/2007
Sorting Out Housing Options for Seniors	9/17/2007
Sports Agents Advocate for Athletes	12/2/2005
Spousal Support Determined Case by Case	9/23/2007
State Law Regulates Most Ohio Cemeteries	3/4/2008
Step-Parent Adoption Is Permanent	12/11/2006
Stores Must Honor Shelf Prices	5/2/2007
Student Loans: Advice for Parents and Children	11/19/2007
Telephone Companies Must Provide at Least Minimum Service	7/25/2007
Tenants Have Security Deposit Rights	12/6/2006
Tenants Should Look Out for Intent-To-Vacate Clauses	12/6/2006
The Court Says I Won: Now, How Do I Collect?	6/11/2006
Tips for Charitable Giving	12/10/2006
Title Insurance Protects Owners and Lenders	2/28/2008
To Lease or To Buy? Know the Differences Before You Decide	5/7/2007
Trademark Infringement: Whose Mark is It Anyway?	9/21/2007
Trademarks: A Mark Is Just a Mark…Or Is It?	9/21/2007
Trademarks: Making Your Mark and Keeping It	9/21/2007
Transfer-On-Death Deed Avoids Probate	9/16/2007
Trusts Can Benefit Your Grandchildren	1/27/2006
Trusts Can Help Protect from Bank Failure	8/8/2006
Understand Duties and Rights Regarding Sexual Harassment	3/24/2008
Understand How Joint Economic Development Districts Work	3/11/2008
Understand OVI Laws Before Taking the Wheel	2/26/2008
Understand Recording Company Contracts Before You Sign	2/17/2005
Understand Risks When Drinking and Driving	9/13/2007
Understand Your Data Security Breach Rights	2/27/2008
Understanding "White Collar" Overtime Exemptions	2/28/2008
Understanding Gift and Estate Taxes	9/17/2007
Understanding How Criminal Records Are Expunged	2/4/2008
Understanding Landowners’ Water Rights	3/11/2008
Understanding the Crime of Arson	3/3/2008
Understanding the Different Forms of Bank Account Ownership	9/17/2007
Uninsured Motorist Coverage Protects Drivers from Lawbreakers	8/5/2007
Using Trusts to Improve Quality of Life for Individuals with Disabilities	4/9/2007
Victims of Domestic Violence Should Know Legal Remedies	8/31/2004
What Am I Paying for Through My Telephone Bill?	3/19/2008
What Are “Civil Service” Laws and Can They Help Me?	12/14/2006
What Are the Residency Requirements for Ohio Guardians?	1/14/2007
What Birth Parents Should Know about Adoption Process	9/10/2007
What Consumers Can Do When Sued on a Debt	3/10/2008
What Consumers Should Know Before Selecting a Credit Counseling Agency	3/10/2008
What Happens to U.S. Immigrants without Documentation?	12/13/2006
What Happens When a Lawyer’s Practice Closes?	7/25/2006
What Happens When the Engagement Is Off?	4/22/2007
What Is "International Law" and How Does It Affect Me?	2/22/2008
What Is a Drug Court?	9/20/2007
What Is a Grand Jury?	2/27/2008
What Is A Wrongful Death Claim?	2/25/2008
What Is ADR and Why Use It?	3/6/2008
What Is an Administrative License Suspension?	9/9/2007
What Is an Annuity?	2/27/2008
What Is Charitable Planning?	7/23/2006
What Is Commercial Speech?	2/14/2006
What Is the Role of a Justice?	5/7/2008
What Laws Govern Elections?	9/23/2007
What Ohioans Should Know Before Going to Work in Canada	12/5/2003
What Rights do Grandparents Have after Divorce?	9/14/2007
What To Expect in Traffic Court	4/26/2005
What To Look For In A Nursing Care Facility	9/17/2007
What You Don't Know about Patents Could Hurt Your Business	3/5/2008
What You Don't Know about Trade Secrets Could Hurt Your Business	3/5/2008
What You Don't Know about Trademarks Could Hurt Your Business	3/5/2008
What You Should Consider When Granting an Oil and Gas Lease on Your Land	4/30/2006
What You Should Know about "Truth in Sentencing" for Felons	6/6/2006
What You Should Know about Annexation	2/27/2008
What You Should Know about Attorney Fees	5/1/2007
What You Should Know about Auto Insurance Law	6/6/2006
What You Should Know about Being A Smart Bank Customer	4/21/2008
What You Should Know about Being Stopped for Drunk Driving	9/13/2007
What You Should Know about Buying and Keeping a Home	12/10/2007
What You Should Know about Canadian Prescription Drugs	3/7/2008
What You Should Know about Common Pleas Court Judges	2/11/2008
What You Should Know about Crime Victims' Rights	6/6/2006
What You Should Know about Defamation	2/25/2008
What You Should Know about Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Orders	2/23/2006
What You Should Know about Grandparent Adoption in Ohio	9/21/2007
What You Should Know about Guardianships and Advance Care Planning	2/25/2008
What You Should Know about Health Care Powers of Attorney	5/8/2006
What You Should Know about Home Instruction	9/9/2004
What You Should Know about Home Schooling	6/1/2006
What You Should Know about Living Wills	4/9/2008
What You Should Know about Loaning Your Car to Others	6/6/2006
What You Should Know about Medicaid	2/27/2008
What You Should Know about Obstruction of Justice	3/17/2004
What You Should Know about Ohio’s “Sunshine Laws”	9/24/2007
What You Should Know about Ohio’s Civil Mental Health Laws	6/4/2006
What You Should Know about Ohio’s Smoking Ban	6/10/2007
What You Should Know about On-Line Shopping	3/24/2008
What You Should Know about Organ and Tissue Donation	2/25/2008
What You Should Know about P.O.D. Accounts	2/28/2008
What You Should Know about Powers of Attorney	9/17/2007
What You Should Know about Recall Elections	4/18/2005
What You Should Know about the Declaration of Mental Health Treatment	2/22/2008
What You Should Know about the Law and Terrorism	5/23/2007
What You Should Know about the Value of “Free” Legal Information	9/1/2007
What You Should Know about Transferring Your Telephone Number	3/19/2008
What You Should Know about Unemployment Compensation	9/21/2007
What You Should Know Before Using "Free" Gas	3/6/2008
What You Should Know When Choosing a Continuing Care Retirement Community	9/17/2007
When the Rains Come…What You Should Know about Surface Water Laws	2/25/2008
Who is Entitled to Overtime Pay?	6/27/2007
Who Pays for Senior Housing?	9/17/2007
Why Hire a Lawyer?	4/30/2007
Why Judges Sometimes Need to Step Aside	2/25/2008
Workers’ Compensation: When Is an Injury or Disease Covered?	5/2/2007
Working with Your Divorce Lawyer Can Save You Money and Enhance Your Settlement	9/10/2007
Worried About Foreclosure? What You Should Know	4/15/2007
Zoning Laws Aid Community Planning	8/6/2007

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