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Energy Law Report
Ohio Attorney General Issues Guidance on Road Use Maintenance Agreements (RUMA’s)
In response to questions posed by the Richland County Prosecuting Attorney, the Ohio Attorney General recently provided guidance to public authorities about entering into Road Use Maintenance Agreements ("RUMA's") with…
Ohio Appellate Insights
Merit Decision: No Statutory Duty Between Colliding Skiers. Recovery only at Common Law and only if Recklessness is Proven. Horvath v. Ish.
Update: this case was settled and dismissed on May 19, 2015. November 20, 2012, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in Horvath v. Ish, 2012-Ohio-5333. The…
Energy Law Report
Protecting (or Defeating) Mechanics’ Liens on Oil and Gas Projects
By Ryan Sherman
Anyone familiar with the construction industry is aware that contractors and suppliers can protect their right to obtain payment on the project by filing a mechanics’ lien on the property. …
Ohio Appellate Insights
Merit Decision: Court Smacks Freddie Mac in Home Foreclosure Case. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. v. Schwartzwald.
On October 31, 2012, the Supreme Court of Ohio handed down a merit decision in Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. v. Schwartzwald, 2012-Ohio-5017. The case was argued April 4, 2012. The…
Employer Law Report
What Ohio Employers Need to Know About Employees Taking Time Off to Vote
Election Day will soon be upon us, and with that comes some common questions from employers about what they must do regarding employees who take off work or arrive late…
Class Action Lawsuit Defense
Ohio Reduces Statute of Limitations
Editor's Note: The following is a reprint of a BakerHostetler Class Action Defense Team Executive Alert released earlier today. Due in part to efforts of the BakerHostetler Columbus office Class Action…
Sixth Circuit Appellate Blog
Sixth Circuit Decision Enjoining Early In-Person Voting Restrictions a Victory for Obama Campaign
As the November 6 election approaches, the eyes of the nation are on the Buckeye state, one of the key battleground states that will decide the presidential decision. A recent…
Real Estate Advisor Law Blog
Assume You Have Been Served
Following the publicized overhaul of the Cuyahoga County Board of Revision, property owners and practitioners alike should be aware of the Board’s recent changes in procedures regarding hearing notices to…
Energy Law Report
Fracking (Fracing) Fluid Not Allowed on Ohio Roads
A common misunderstanding of Ohio oil and gas law is that it allows oil and gas operators to spread drilling fluid on Ohio roads. The Ohio Revised Code authorizes local…
Employer Law Report
You’re Fired! Wait, Didn’t Anyone Tell You? Ohio Supreme Court Addresses the Workers’ Compensation Statutory Notice Requirement
The Ohio Supreme Court issued a decision yesterday in Lawrence v. City of Youngstown, 2012-Ohio-4247 (Sept. 20, 2012), which reminds employers that they have a duty to notify employees within…