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Common Probate Disputes

01 Aug 2020

The probate process was created to make sure a deceased person’s wishes are followed. Probate is often an emotionally challenging time for survivors; it can be difficult to deal with the complicated legal aspects of the process while grieving the...

COVID-19 Pandemic and Trends in Personal Bankruptcy Law

01 Aug 2020

Personal or consumer bankruptcy enables filers to wipe their financial slates clean when they are overwhelmed by debt and unable to pay their bills. If you are struggling with debt, filing for bankruptcy can prevent creditors from foreclosing on or...

OSHA’s Role in the Workplace

31 Jul 2020

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which is a part of the Department of Labor, sets out the legal requirements designed to ensure the health and safety of all workers while on the job. OSHA’s rules require employers to...

Four Overlooked Estate Planning Issues Involving Children

22 Jun 2020

During these difficult times, it is understandable to create a financial care plan for your children in case of unexpected death or incapacitation. You may also be confronting the question of who will care for your children if you become...

Five Tips for Navigating Bankruptcy During the Pandemic

22 Jun 2020

If you recently lost your job, or face insurmountable debt due to the coronavirus, you may have considered bankruptcy. Perhaps, it will provide some comfort to know that you are not alone and that the pandemic has caused many individuals,...

Navigating Ohio Workers Comp and FMLA

18 Jun 2020

If you are injured or become ill while on the job, there are several laws designed to protect eligible employees. First, there is the Ohio Workers’ compensation system, which involves a series of state laws addressing work-related injuries. Second, there...

Pursuing Bankruptcy Due to Medical Bills

13 May 2020

One of the most overlooked aspects of the coronavirus pandemic is that while many people will survive the virus, they might still end up facing large medical bills. As early as the beginning of March, 54% reported in a survey...

Broken Bones Caused by Nursing Home Abuse

12 May 2020

When we place our loved ones in nursing homes, there is an expectation that they will be kept safe and unharmed. In reality, however, nursing homes are not always as safe as we hope. The Centers for Disease Control reports...

Determining If Your Back Pain Is Work-Related

11 May 2020

Whether because you have been loading supplies into a work vehicle, moving heavy office equipment, or transporting a patient, you likely have experienced some type of back pain as a result of the work you perform. While some of these...

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Unemployment Update: Expanded Coverage for Independent Contractors and Self-Employed

04 May 2020

By Kristen M. Kraus: In Ohio, unemployment benefits are designed to provide workers with temporary income when a worker loses his job through no fault of his own. Because these benefits are provided for by taxes paid by employers, only...

Pursuing Bankruptcy If COVID-19 Has You Self-Isolating

18 Apr 2020

The chaos created by the COVID-19 pandemic has left many people in Ohio considering whether now is a good time to file for bankruptcy. Fortunately, many courts including those in Ohio have temporarily loosened bankruptcy restrictions. As a result, if...

Should I Continue to Comply with the Parenting Schedule Set Forth in My Custodial Agreement in Consideration of the Stay Home Order?

16 Apr 2020

By Anna M. Parise: On Sunday, March 22, 2020, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Dr. Amy Acton, Director of the Ohio Department of Health, issued an Order directing all Ohio residents to stay home. The Order went into effect at...

While Domestic Violence and Abuse Increase During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Legal Remedies Remain

16 Apr 2020

By Daniel J. Williams: Very few would question the necessity of social distancing and the implementation of “stay-at-home” orders in light of the recent coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. However, these practices may be having unintended consequences for many families and households...

Is COVID-19 a Compensable Ohio Workers’ Compensation Claim?

15 Apr 2020

At the beginning of March 2020, the World Health Organization classified COVID-19 as a pandemic, which means that the virus is widely spread. Being diagnosed with the virus can lead to mild symptoms, while the disease results in death for...

Estate Planning Tips During a Country Impacted by COVID-19

10 Apr 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is a time of substantial stress for most people in the country. While we struggle to find out what life will look like after the coronavirus, many people are discovering that taking control of their estate plan...

COVID-19 and Ohio Workers’ Compensation – Can Employers Insulate Themselves from Liability?

02 Apr 2020

By Stacy Stefanik: COVID-19 impacts businesses and employees in several ways. Not only does it prevent some businesses from running, but it also affects layoffs, paid sick leave, taxes, and possible workers’ compensation claims for employees who have contracted COVID-19....

The Criminal Implications of COVID-19 and The Stay at Home Order

01 Apr 2020

By Daniel J. Williams: On March 22, 2020, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton, M.D., MPH had issued a director’s order requiring all Ohioans to stay in their homes to prevent the spread...

Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)

26 Mar 2020

By Kristen M. Kraus: On March 18, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was signed into law. The two main provisions of this law are the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (“EFMLEA”) and the Emergency Paid...

What Does it Take to Discharge Student Loans in Bankruptcy?

20 Mar 2020

Many debts can be discharged in bankruptcy. For most people, however, Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy cannot discharge student loan debt. If a person can show that repaying these loans would create an undue hardship, however, it may be...

Why Poor Hygiene Can Signify Nursing Home Abuse

16 Mar 2020

It is not easy to be in the position of having to place a loved one in a nursing home. When a person is no longer able to live independently, however, there are often few choices about how to respond....

Four Powerful Estate Planning Strategies for Single People

10 Mar 2020

It is common for single people without children to give little thought to estate planning. You likely have been occupied with various other things like building your career and saving your money. Like it or not, however, no one lives...

FICO Credit Scoring Changes: What You Should Know

29 Feb 2020

FICO recently introduced new methods for calculating credit scores, which could negatively impact consumers who are behind on their payments while helping people who pay off debts quickly. Even though it will take companies months or years to implement these...

What Records are Necessary for Workers’ Compensation Claims

29 Feb 2020

Just like in any other legal proceeding, it is critical to keep paperwork organized as you navigate the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation process. The more organized your paperwork, the better your chances are of obtaining a favorable outcome in...

Is Reaffirming a Debt in Bankruptcy Court Ever a Good Idea?

25 Jan 2020

As you navigate bankruptcy, you will learn that there are many ways to decide how to manage debt. If you have a secured debt, or a loan in which you have pledged some assets as collateral, you will be required...

Talking to Children About Estate Planning

25 Jan 2020

After creating an estate plan, parents may be filled with many concerns. While it is common to worry whether a child will make wise decisions when spending an inheritance, some parents also worry that children will be upset after learning...

Key Issues When Dealing With Ohio Workers’ Comp Doctors

20 Jan 2020

Many people in Ohio have seen the same general practitioner for most of their lives. You likely place a lot of trust in this physician and are hesitant to receive medical care from anyone else. If you have been injured...

Four Reasons Why Workers’ Compensation Claims are Denied

30 Dec 2019

There are many reasons why insurance companies deny a workers’ compensation claim. If your claim has been denied, it is critical that you retain the assistance of an experienced workers’ compensation attorney. Statistics suggest that there was an increase in...

Retirement Accounts and Bankruptcy

19 Dec 2019

If you are filing for bankruptcy, one of the many questions you likely have is what your future holds. If you contributed to a retirement account for years, it is common to be concerned about what exactly will happen to...

Last Will and Testament vs. Revocable Living Trust

19 Dec 2019

Many people believe the estate planning process simply involves having an attorney draft a last will and testament. The reality is estate planning can consist of a host of financial options that your estate planning attorney will review with you....

Workers’ Compensation in Ohio

31 Oct 2019

Ohio workers’ compensation laws are designed to help injured workers with medical expenses and lost wages when the injury occurred during the performance of the job. There are several benefits one may receive under workers’ compensation law, and Dworken &...

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