Scenario: You are at the store going about your business when you are told that law enforcement is in the showroom and would like to speak with you. You go to the showroom and retire to a private office where law enforcement asks you to provide information on a specific customer, however, they do not […]
The Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (“DTSA”) federalizes trade secret protection, as well as preserves state law trade secret protections. The Act provides a uniform definition of trade secrets, a uniform standard for misappropriation, extends federal civil protection to trade secrets and allows companies and individuals to file private lawsuits to remedy a wrongful […]
In this issue of Weston Hurd’s 2017 – Architects and Engineers Newsletter: Design and Accessibility Requirements Under the Fair Housing Act; Design Build – Beware of “Flow Down” Obligations; and Design Build – License to Use IOS After Termination Contact Information: David T. Patterson Editor-in-Chief 614.280.1120 dpatterson@westonhurd.com Frederick T. Bills Assistant Editor 614.280.1142 fbills@westonhurd.com
A manufacturer provides you with a conditional relocation approval letter to relocate your dealership. The move does not fall within any of the exceptions under Ohio law and you must clear the market. Your same line competitor receives the mandatory correspondence from the manufacturer regarding the relocation approval and files a protest pursuant to Ohio […]
Under Ohio law, any creditor claim against the estate of a deceased person must be presented “in writing” within six months of the person’s death. A recent Ohio Supreme Court case, Wilson v. Lawrence, Slip Opinion No. 2017-Ohio-1410, is very strict in terms of how a creditor is to present its claim and comply with […]
Ohio House Bills 388 and 436, more commonly referred to as “Annie’s Law,” became effective on April 6, 2017. These bills bring significant changes to Ohio’s drunk driving laws. Every motorist should be aware of these changes, as well as employers who have employees that drive company vehicles or drive as part of their job […]
In a series of three two-part articles, Weston Hurd partner Angela Carlin comments on recent probate and appellate court decisions involving: clear and convincing evidence of a decedent’s intentions in “The Love-Letter Will;” the inheritance rights of a decedent’s illegitimate child in “Another Disappointed Illegitimate Heir;” and fiduciary responsibilities in “Inexperience Does Not Excuse Late Filing of […]
Here’s a brief glance at what you’ll find in the 2017 – Estate Planner – March April issue… Carlin Comments – The Love-Letter Will (Part 2) In the Estate of Eric Anthony Hand, an appellate court upheld the decision of the probate court denying the application of his widow and appellant therein, Natalie Hand, to admit […]
