When you kiss your kids and send them off to school in the morning, you assume that they will be coming home a little more tired but no worse for the wear of a long day at school. Unfortunately, for some children, the daily activities they enjoy at t…
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Your trademark carries a lot of clout — for good or bad — with consumers. That’s why it’s always worth protecting — and why so many companies will go to court in order to defend their trademark. Take the case that’s currently brewing betw…
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A well-developed estate plan is the best way to preserve your assets, protect your future and shield your heirs from unnecessary taxes. Yet, it can be difficult for people to address some of the key conversations they need to have with their families…
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If your first reaction after being contacted by an oil and gas company about developing the mineral rights on that old bit of family land is to celebrate, you can be forgiven. After all, who hasn’t dreamed of finding a fortune on their property, Je…
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If you’re a small business owner who designs, manufactures or sells a product, there’s a sobering reality that you need to face: The odds are very high that you will get sued sooner or later. Why? Because product liability laws create legal pitfa…
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You have a brilliant idea, and you’re ready to introduce it the world — but that means getting your business up and running. It also means protecting your interests, legally speaking, from the very start of your operations. Having good business h…
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An estate plan or last will is supposed to be a way for someone to leave a lasting legacy that reflects their values in life and the relationships or causes they cherished the most. Unfortunately, quite a few people look at an estate as something the…
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Investments are increasingly complicated to navigate, so it isn’t unusual for both individuals and businesses to work with a financial advisor to achieve their goals. But what if your advisor gives you bad advice? If your dreams are shattered becau…
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Do you have a blended family? If this is your (or your spouse’s) second marriage, your family unit may include your children from your first marriage, your spouse’s children from a first marriage and the children you have together. More than like…
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Ohio is rich in shale, and shale oil can be refined just like petroleum. In addition, the layers of shale sometimes capture large pockets of natural gas that can be harvested and used. It’s no wonder that oil and gas companies often seek contacts w…
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