A new Ohio law effective 9/28/2016 doubles the jurisdictional limit of Ohio courts’ small claims divisions, increasing it to $6,000 from $3,000. 1925.02 Jurisdiction. (1) Except as provided in division (A)(2) of this section, a small claims division established under section 1925.01 of the Revised Code has jurisdiction in civil actions […]
Monthly Archives: October 2016
Our firm frequently handles arbitration matters administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA). AAA’s case management services can sometimes be expensive, and they may not be cost-effective for all disputes. For that reason, our clients sometimes agree to use AAA Rules but to bypass actual AAA administration. Interestingly, AAA now offers […]
Do you want fries with that Arbitration…?
What’s less remarked upon is that estate taxes are always double taxation. Estates are built with savings that have already been taxed as income, or soon will be. Even contributions to tax-deferred retirement accounts will be subject to the heirs’ income taxes over time.The superrich can afford to give away […]
Estate Planning and Taxes
SELF-SERVICE TERMINALS (SST)Self-service terminals (SST) are do-it-yourself kiosks for vehicle registration renewal. Registrants may renew up to five vehicles at one time. Only non-commercial vehicles are eligible for SST transactions.Registrants must authenticate their transaction(s) by one of the following:Swiping their Ohio driver license or ID card and entering their Social […]
State of Ohio BMV
BUSINESS SERVICES Source: Starting a Business The Ohio Secretary of State offers a helpful road map on the web for Ohioans who are starting a business. Our law firm regularly assists entrepreneurs and business owners with their startup and operational concerns, including contracting, shareholders, employment matters, intellectual property, non-compete agreements, succession […]
Starting a Business
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