In response to a controversial Ohio Supreme Court ruling, State Senator Bill DeMora (D-Columbus) has introduced Senate Bill 38, which aims to put juries – as opposed to judges – in charge of determining liability when a consumer is injured by negligently prepared...
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Avoiding Legal Pitfalls: Understanding Ohio’s Home Solicitation Sales Act
Are you a contractor who sells services directly to customers at their homes or outside your ordinary place of business? If so, do you know about Ohio’s Home Solicitation Sales Act? Understanding this law is crucial, and if you are not familiar with it, you need to...
Ohio Lawmakers Seek to Impose Tighter Restrictions on CBD Sales with Senate Bill 86
Since the enactment of the 2018 Farm Bill, the use of hemp and CBD (cannabidiol) products has skyrocketed, transforming from niche wellness items to mainstream essentials that are widely available. These products, currently found at a variety of retailers including...
Virginia Governor Vetoes AI Bill Aimed at Implementing Practical Regulations
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance and integrate into various aspects of society, it becomes increasingly necessary for states to regulate or enact legislation to govern its use. AI has the potential to significantly impact critical areas such as...
Turning Back Time: The Discovery Rule and Defamation Statue of Limitations
Online content and reputations are vital assets for businesses in the digital age. Companies rely on them as an essential part of their brand image, which in turn influences customer trust, sales, and overall growth. A positive online presence ideally leads to higher...
Legal Actions for Businesses Targeted by Fake Reviews
Online reviews have a profound effect on businesses. For many locally owned businesses, they can make or break their future. Reviews can affect consumer trust, reputations, and purchasing decisions. In this day and age, consumers often look at online reviews before...
TikTok on the Chopping Block: Will the U.S. Ban the Popular Social Media App?
On September 16, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit heard oral arguments in the seminal case of TikTok, Inc. v. Garland, which centers around the potential ban of TikTok under the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled...
Ohio Supreme Court’s Decision on Same-Juror Rule: What It Means for Negligence Lawsuits
On September 5, 2024, the Supreme Court of Ohio issued a ruling addressing the application of the same-juror rule in negligence cases in Hild v. Samaritan Health Partners, deciding whether the defendant-hospital was negligent in its care of the plaintiff. The...