One of the basic tenets of contract law is that the parties must come to a “meeting of the minds” in order to have a valid and enforceable contract. Valid contracts require an offer, acceptance and consideration. Further, there must be a meeting of the minds of the...
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Even “Nominal” Defendants Must Participate in Lawsuits
A recent Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals case highlights the importance of defendants actively participating in lawsuits even when named as a seemingly nominal defendant. When property is in dispute, the owner is often not the only party with an interest in the...
When Private Arbitration Becomes Public
A recent federal case in New York cautions against failing to pay arbitration awards if the party wishes to keep an arbitration decision out of the public eye. What is Private Arbitration? One of the benefits of private arbitration is the ability to keep disputes...
Ohio’s Electric Vehicle and Battery Industry: Accelerating Ohio’s Auto Industry
Part 1: Accelerating Ohio’s Auto Industry On Feb. 16, 2022, State Senator Michael Rulli announced his “Accelerating Ohio’s Auto Industry” bill to assist automakers move into electrical vehicle manufacturing. This announced bill, if passed, will provide $15 million to...
Ohio Liquor Law Updates for Bars, Restaurants and Homebrewers
Ohio recently updated its liquor laws when Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 102. The new laws are effective March 23, 2022. We at KJK have included highlights below. Ohio Homebrewers Update Homebrewers can now rest assured that homebrewing beer without a permit...