There are several reasons why an adult adoption may be undertaken. The most common reason is to formally and legally recognize an existing parent/ child relationship. Among the benefits of a formal adoption is the ability of the adopted person […]
Mike DeWine was sworn in to the 70th Ohio governorship Jan. 14, 2019. He became the 64th person to hold that position since statehood in 1803. The ceremony was held at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus. The inauguration of Ohio’s […]
The first time, it was unexpected. After that first time, you anticipate it—the sound of someone crying or the sight of someone’s eyes welling up with tears as you speak about treatment issues facing America’s returning combat veterans. The pain […]
Ohio has a system by which county auditors must reappraise every parcel of land and building located in their county on a repeating six-year cycle. Those values, multiplied by local tax rates, result in the amount that property owners pay […]
In Ohio, an online school – virtual schools or e-schools – is a type of community school, meaning that it is a nonprofit, nonsectarian school that operates independently of any traditional school district. Online schools have existed in Ohio since […]
For months now, bitcoin has been a steady presence in the news cycle and now other types of virtual “coin” are appearing and attracting additional buyers, the attention of Wall Street investors and even the IRS. Recent rapid spikes in […]
January has been designated National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month since former President Barack Obama first proclaimed it in 2010. In December 2017, President Donald Trump continued the tradition with his own proclamation making January 2018 a month dedicated […]
According to Ohio’s Gifted Operating Standards, a “gifted” student will perform or show potential for performing at remarkably high levels when compared to peers of same-age, experience or environment. As of July 1, 2017, the operating standards have changed and […]
In the age of social media and viral videos, an employee’s involvement in protests or other forms of political expression is unlikely to escape the attention of his employer. What happens when politics and business collide? In this column, I […]
In the wake of what seems like endless sexual abuse scandals coming out of Hollywood, the political arena, the media, the literary world and the hospitality industry, it can be a bit daunting to even open the newsfeed in the […]
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