When many folks file disability claims, they are shell-shocked by the denial of their disability benefits. They have worked hard their entire life. Many purchased disability insurance just in case they became ill or suffered a severe accident, so they cannot understand how benefits could be denied. Some have even been awarded Social Security benefits. They thought they were doing
With all eyes focused on the Trump administration, changes to the current immigration landscape, a little- known pathway for individuals with DACA, has been recently used by immigration attorneys and practitioners to help clients on their quest to obtain lawful permanent resident status. As is widely known, DACA was originally created under the Obama administration as a way to provide
For the second time in a decade, a group of Fortune 500 companies are engaged in a con game that is devastating working-class families and the communities in which they live. The first scam, which involved predatory lending and the sale of worthless mortgage-backed securities, led to the collapse of the U.S. housing market. In its wake, nearly 10 million
When an employer is hiring a new employee, it must engage in a balancing act between protecting the interests of its customers, with the rights of the prospective employee. Under Ohio law, an employer may be held liable under a theory of negligent hiring for injuries sustained by customers or other third parties for injuries caused by an employee who
In recent years, creditors and their counsel have increasingly sought alternatives to the traditional method of selling real property in foreclosure proceedings; i.e., obtaining judgment and scheduling a sheriff’s sale. One alternative growing in popularity is the imposition of a receivership, through which a court-appointed receiver may sell property under a court-supervised process. This alternative can reduce the time and
Centers for Medicare Services (CMS) plays a major role in defining what constitutes acceptable medical care. As our population continues to age, and more Americans become Medicare eligible, the center’s influence will grow. The Centers for Medicare Services CMS (Medicare and Medicaid) currently pays over a trillion dollars a year for medical care, medication and medical devices and equipment. That
The start of summer vacations is a perfect time to reflect on the things we can do to optimize our performance and make the practice of law more enjoyable. There are dynamics unique to the practice of family law, which make it particularly challenging. Our clients are oft en highly reactionary, anxious, distraught and lack self-awareness. Opposing counsel may not
More of your clients may have diminished capacity than you would expect. An estimated 1.5 million Americans 65 and older have Alzheimer’s disease, which is expected to increase by 40 percent within 10 years. While Alzheimer’s is not the only condition to cause cognitive impairment, it’s certainly the most noted. Several studies indicate that as many as 10-20 percent of
Class actions often end in settlement for myriad reasons. The exposure for a defendant company or government is usually substantial. Often the conduct was accidental and the entity wants to make it right. Sometimes the company is publicly traded and litigation exposure will affect their stock price. The Considerations in a Class Action Negotiation These cases are regularly worth millions
Perry Mason explains my career choice – though I have not yet concluded if I am angry with or thankful to that show’s creator. But, having practiced law for over 20 years, and assisting clients with probate, estate and business litigation, I offer a few observations about litigation in various stages from the initial drafting of documents, correspondence and courtroom
When many folks file disability claims, they are shell-shocked by the denial of their disability benefits. They have worked hard their entire life. Many purchased disability insurance just in case they became ill or suffered a severe accident, so they cannot understand how benefits could be denied. Some have even been awarded Social Security benefits. They thought they were doing
With all eyes focused on the Trump administration, changes to the current immigration landscape, a little- known pathway for individuals with DACA, has been recently used by immigration attorneys and practitioners to help clients on their quest to obtain lawful permanent resident status. As is widely known, DACA was originally created under the Obama administration as a way to provide
For the second time in a decade, a group of Fortune 500 companies are engaged in a con game that is devastating working-class families and the communities in which they live. The first scam, which involved predatory lending and the sale of worthless mortgage-backed securities, led to the collapse of the U.S. housing market. In its wake, nearly 10 million
When an employer is hiring a new employee, it must engage in a balancing act between protecting the interests of its customers, with the rights of the prospective employee. Under Ohio law, an employer may be held liable under a theory of negligent hiring for injuries sustained by customers or other third parties for injuries caused by an employee who
In recent years, creditors and their counsel have increasingly sought alternatives to the traditional method of selling real property in foreclosure proceedings; i.e., obtaining judgment and scheduling a sheriff’s sale. One alternative growing in popularity is the imposition of a receivership, through which a court-appointed receiver may sell property under a court-supervised process. This alternative can reduce the time and
Centers for Medicare Services (CMS) plays a major role in defining what constitutes acceptable medical care. As our population continues to age, and more Americans become Medicare eligible, the center’s influence will grow. The Centers for Medicare Services CMS (Medicare and Medicaid) currently pays over a trillion dollars a year for medical care, medication and medical devices and equipment. That
The start of summer vacations is a perfect time to reflect on the things we can do to optimize our performance and make the practice of law more enjoyable. There are dynamics unique to the practice of family law, which make it particularly challenging. Our clients are oft en highly reactionary, anxious, distraught and lack self-awareness. Opposing counsel may not
More of your clients may have diminished capacity than you would expect. An estimated 1.5 million Americans 65 and older have Alzheimer’s disease, which is expected to increase by 40 percent within 10 years. While Alzheimer’s is not the only condition to cause cognitive impairment, it’s certainly the most noted. Several studies indicate that as many as 10-20 percent of
Class actions often end in settlement for myriad reasons. The exposure for a defendant company or government is usually substantial. Often the conduct was accidental and the entity wants to make it right. Sometimes the company is publicly traded and litigation exposure will affect their stock price. The Considerations in a Class Action Negotiation These cases are regularly worth millions
Perry Mason explains my career choice – though I have not yet concluded if I am angry with or thankful to that show’s creator. But, having practiced law for over 20 years, and assisting clients with probate, estate and business litigation, I offer a few observations about litigation in various stages from the initial drafting of documents, correspondence and courtroom
