A jury acquitted a Marion, Ohio, man of drug charges following a three-day trial recently. The man, 33, was facing a number of drug charges, including a first-degree felony count of cocaine possession. He was indicted after officers discovered nearly 46 grams of...
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Will every Ohio institution accept your power of attorney?
A power of attorney is a key part of the overall estate plan for Ohio residents, but will it always work the way you intended it to when you need it to? The document is designed to allow someone to take an action on your behalf when you aren’t able to do so. If you...
A tragic death brings workplace safety to light in Ohio
Two Ohio men, both former executives at an aluminum company, pleaded not guilty recently to charges relating to an alleged cover-up in the death of a plant worker. The employee was killed in 2012 by machinery that was deemed unsafe. One of the men, 62, was the general...
Ohio snowbirds: Make that estate plan before flying south
Halloween is almost here, and Thanksgiving isn’t far behind. Then once Christmas passes, it’s time for countless Ohio residents – the “snowbirds” – to fly south for the winter. But before you hop in the car and head to Florida, Arizona, South Carolina or another...
What are the penalties for theft charges in Ohio?
There’s nothing petty about petty theft. Or any theft in Ohio, no matter what it’s called. The state has several classifications of theft when it comes to legal charges — with petty theft being the least serious and first-degree felony theft being the most serious....
Help needed to make Ohio custody laws more equitable
In Ohio, child custody isn’t one size fits all. In fact, research done recently about how custody is awarded in Ohio shows that it varies throughout the state and depends on where you live. The Ohio Parenting Time Report shares in its research that children are better...
Woman dies a year after suffering brain injury at Ohio fair
A 19-year-old woman has died more than a year after she suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) on a ride at the Ohio State Fair. The woman was injured on the Fire Ball ride on July 26, 2017, when a gondola filled with riders broke off from the ride and fell to the...
Divorced parents must work together to manage the school year
The start of the school year in Ohio always is filled with challenges as kids get back on schedule and prepare for the year ahead, but if you’re newly divorced, your kids will have a few extra adjustments to make. Figuring out how to maneuver while living in two...
Estate planning: Serving as your parent’s executor in Ohio
You knew your mom had written a will and named you as the executor. As sad as the idea of her passing made you, you agreed to serve in that capacity for her when she passed away. You just didn’t anticipate the mess she might leave you to figure out. This generation of...
Can I negotiate an Ohio medical debt?
That gallbladder attack that led to the emergency surgery to remove your gallbladder hurt. That hospital bill might be even more painful. In the era of high deductibles, even Ohio residents with medical insurance can find themselves staring at a huge, unexpected bill,...
