Tag: Ohio

September 13, 2023

The Sixth Circuit issued a notable decision two days ago in one of the higher-profile appeals pending before it. The Panel’s opinion was written by Judge Griffin and joined by Judge Batchelder and Judge Bloomekatz. In its decision, the Court […]

May 12, 2023

In Schmitt v. Security National Servicing Corporation, the plaintiff filed a class action complaint alleging violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and Ohio Residential Mortgage Lending Act (RMLA) premised on the assertion that her loan documents did […]

April 19, 2022

Ohio’s Surprise Billing Law, R.C. § 3902.51, became effective January 12, 2022, but its impact on health plans is still evolving. The law strives to prevent patients from receiving and paying surprise medical bills, specifically those stemming from unanticipated out-of-network […]

June 10, 2021

Ohio is one of the easiest states for employers because it has so few rules on payroll, time off, and breaks. However, its income taxes are more complex because it includes school district income taxes. Below, we cover the basics […]

June 9, 2021

Ohio has filed a lawsuit against Google, requesting that the company be legally declared a public utility and common carrier under state law. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost said in an announcement about the lawsuit that the company “uses its […]

March 1, 2021

The period for filing complaints to challenge 2020 property tax values in Ohio ends on March 31, 2021. For properties assessed in a 2020 county reappraisal or update, a reduction in the 2020 value may offer greater tax savings now […]

November 10, 2020

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a trial court may not enhance a defendant’s sentence for rape by force without the jury first considering evidence of the use of force. The trial court sentenced defendant Adam Bowers to 25 […]

May 6, 2019

A federal court ruled Friday that Ohio’s congressional map was an unconstitutional gerrymander. The court ordered new maps to be drawn by June 14 so that they can be approved and used in the 2020 election. A three-judge panel for […]