Category: Attorney Posts
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Ohio Expands Expungement Eligibility
Ohio has historically had very narrow rules for expungement. Those rules are set to expand in April.
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What Can Your Business Learn from Grumpy Cat?
If you’ve been on the internet in the last five years or so, you are likely familiar with “Grumpy Cat™”. This cat’s grumpy mug has stood in for our daily frustrations in so many contexts. It will become readily apparent later in the article why a picture of Grumpy Cat™ is not used here. With…
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What’s Your Business Plan?
We’ve discussed what types of business entities exist and what you can do to protect the business name and logos you have chosen. Today we’ll discuss something a little closer to the part where you get to do the work you want to. That thing is the business plan. Why Make a Business Plan? Business…
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Is Your Business Name Trademarked?
Today’s topic is one that can be of great interest to any small business owner. Today we’re talking about Trademarks. Trademarks are a little different than a lot of other types of intellectual property out there in terms of who they are supposed to protect. Originally, a trademark was seen as a way for a…
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How Do I Apply for an Ohio Liquor Permit?
Earlier this week, we discussed the types of liquor licenses available to restaurants, bars, and breweries to serve alcohol on site. Once you’ve selected which permit best suits your needs, you’ll need to apply for state and federal licenses for the sale of alcohol. Today we’ll focus on the application process for the State of…
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What Permits Are Needed To Open A Bar In Youngstown?
So you’ve decided that you want to serve alcohol at your restaurant, bar, or brewery in Youngstown or the Mahoning Valley. Assuming that you’ve already decided how to organize your business, the next step is to determine what type of liquor permits you need. This post covers just the permits needed for locations where alcohol…
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Ohio Legislature Expands Expungement and Intervention for Trafficking Victims
Last week, the Ohio Legislature passed a bill that would expand the availability of Intervention in Lieu of Conviction and Expungement to victims of human trafficking. The changes are designed to aid those forced into the sex trade to move beyond their pasts and move on with their new lives. What is Intervention in Lieu?…
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Who Can Be Stopped by Border Patrol and Where?
This week, we’ve seen reports from the Cleveland area and New England about “immigration checkpoints” being used by Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement to track down and detain suspected undocumented immigrants. What law gives Border Patrol the right to operate in areas that are not the border, and what rights does a person…
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Ohio Supreme Court Rules Against Blocking Traffic Camera Rules
Today’s topic is one near and dear to every driver out there: traffic cameras. Ohio’s Supreme Court ruled last week on a case involving Ohio’s 2015 law that reduced municipal funding by one-third the amount received in traffic camera fees. The case is Toledo v. State, 2018-Ohio-2358. Municipal Use of Traffic Cameras Many cities around…
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Ohio Puppy Mill Bill Going to Governor
Ohio’s House of Representatives has negotiated a compromise designed to create new legislation governing puppy mills in the state. The vote on the measure was 85-6 in favor. The bill was previously passed by the Senate 32-1. The measure will now be sent to Gov. Kasich for his approval. The bill will put stiffer legal…