Misdemeanors Misdemeanors are considered as less serious offenses in the United States. In Ohio, misdemeanors can be classified into five categories: first degree, second degree, third degree, fourth degree, and minor misdemeanors. First degree misdemeanors are the most serious while minor misdemeanors
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On January 12, 2021, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed Ohio House Bill 352. The new Employment Law Uniformity Act (the “Act”) will be effective from April 12, 2021 and will apply to all future employment discrimination claims filed on or after that
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Earlier this month, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 175, also known as “Stand Your Ground” bill into law. The new law expands the scope of the use of firearms for the purpose of self-defense. Ohio’s Stand Your Ground Law Ohio’s
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Failure to Accept Light Duty Job Offer and Denial of Compensation Under Ohio’s Workers’ Compensation Laws, employers have an option to provide a light duty job offer to an injured employee with Temporary Total Disability. These job offers help the employers to
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Last year, a few important changes were made to the laws in Ohio. These changes are all set to become effective from January 01, 2021. In this article, we look at some of the important changes that will have a significant impact
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In a personal injury case, in addition to compensation for economic damages, the victim may also be entitled to receive non-economic damages for the “pain and suffering” experienced as a result of the injury suffered. Pain and suffering refers to the mental
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The Ohio House Bill No. 81, which became effective from September 15, 2020, made some remarkable changes to the Workers’ Compensation Law in Ohio. Even though the intent of the Bill, as stated in the Bill was to extend coverage to detention
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Ohio is an “Open Carry” state. This means that individuals can openly carry arms without applying for a license or a special permit. However, there are certain places where individuals cannot carry guns such as courthouses, airports, schools, bars, polling places, private
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The Federal Government provides certain social security benefits to people who have disabilities caused by injury or illness impacting their ability to work. When a person is unable to work due to a physical disability or a mental health condition, he or
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Violent crimes are well-defined and recognized under the laws of Ohio. Crimes that involve intentional hurting or violence threats are considered as violent crimes. These crimes have stricter punishments and a violent crime sentence can have life altering consequences. The crime sentence
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