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ESTATE PLANNING 101: Who gets the china? (ok, but who actually wants the china?)

This is part 2 of a series breaking down the process of helping clients set up their Wills by breaking the issues down into smaller, individual topics, enabling the adviser and client to take the necessary steps, and get the plan moving.

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Ask the Attorney - Data Privacy Regulations in the US

Q: I keep hearing about various data privacy regulations being passed, but my company does not do business overseas. Should I still be thinking about doing anything, and if so, why?

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Arbitration Agreements, Class Action Lawsuits, and the Supreme Court’s Ruling

The Supreme Court of the United States recently issued a major decision in the caseEpic Systems Corp. v. Lewisthat upholds the rights of employers to require its employees to pursue individual arbitration for resolving employment disputes.

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Inadvertently Destroying Evidence: A Risk to Avoid

Spoliation of evidence is the willful destruction of key evidence, in the face of current or potential litigation. In Ohio, a party damaged by spoliation has two avenues for relief: 1) seek sanctions in the pending lawsuit, or 2) file a separate

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Ask the Attorney – We’re faced with a lawsuit, now what?

Q:      I just received notification that I am going to be sued. What should I do now to prepare myself and my business for the litigation ahead?

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General Counsel of NLRB offers Employers Relief on Handbook Rules and Policies

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Continuing an effort to reverse or modify many of the employee and union-friendly policies promulgated by his predecessor, the NLRB’s General Counsel, Peter Robb, announced new guidance on handbook rules and policies following the NLRB’s

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Estate Planning 101: Not Just for High Net Worth Individuals

It’s a common misconception that estate planning applies only to those with a high net worth and a lot of valuable assets.The truth is, estate plans are beneficial for everyoneand can be customized to satisfy the needs, interests, and goals of any

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Estate Planning Updates - How Often Should You Review Your Plan?

If I have an estate plan, how often do I need to review it to ensure it’s up to date? How will I know if it is reflecting current laws and regulations and that the plan remains in my best interest?

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Breaking the Stereotype: Medical Marijuana

The war on marijuana began in the 1960s and culminated in the Drug Abuse and Prevention Act of 1970 signed by Richard Nixon. Today the drug remains a Schedule I drug, alongside heroin, cocaine and LSD, pursuant to the federal Controlled Substances

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Medical Marijuana in Ohio: Where are We Now?

More than a year has passed since Governor Kasich signed House Bill 523, legalizing medical marijuana (MMJ) in Ohio and making our state the 25th to adopt such a program. At the time, those interested in getting involved — as a cultivator,

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