Two Ohio State Representatives, Jeff LaRe and Shane Wilkin, have introduced a new bill that, if passed, would expand the state’s definition of obstructing justice. House Bill 22, introduced in January of 2021, would change “obstruction of justice” to include the language, “failure to follow...
In late March of 2021, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) proposed two bills in the United States Senate. The first bill would return the corporate tax rate to 35%, which is where that rate had stood before the Republicans’ 2017 tax law. The current corporate tax...
As any criminal defense attorney will be quick to tell you, there is never a statute of limitations for a murder case. Unlike other type of crime, a murder case can be tried many decades later. A recent example of this is in the recent...
Josh Mandel, the former treasurer for the State of Ohio, is running in the Republican primary for Rob Portman’s soon-to-be-vacated Senate seat. A Republican judge, Ronald Forsthoefel, had sealed the records about Mandel’s divorce records. Mandel and his former spouse had filed for divorce in...
In November of 2020, Bruce Springsteen was arrested in a national park in New Jersey. The charges were DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) and reckless driving. By February, the U.S. government had dismissed both of those charges. So, what happened? It is worth noting that this...
In one of the most talked-about estate planning cases in decades, Britney Spears’s estate plans have been the subject of tremendous debate and controversy. February of 2021 has proven to be a big step forward in this estate situation, as a judge has upheld a...
UPDATE: Here are some behind the scenes photos of the Smokin’ Irish BBQ team from the Madison Ribberfest last weekend. Terry Donnellon (head cook and fearless leader both in and out of the office) and the team worked very hard during the competition, and while...
Of all the functions of estate planning, one of the most essential includes safeguarding your assets upon death or incapacitation. After all, you may have family members who would otherwise be left vulnerable after your passing. As you clarify the terms in your Will or...
Take it from a tax attorney – there are likely steps you could take to increase the amount of your tax refund. If you are still working to complete your taxes, take note — below are a few tips worth considering. Tax Tips From A...
When we see family lawyers in the news, it is often in cases of divorce and child custody, but just as often, it can be in cases of adoption or paternity. This month, an interesting addition to the world of adoption law showed up in...
