On June 13, 2022, the new Ohio “permitless” carry law goes into effect. On that date, every Ohioan age 21 and over who is legally allowed to possess a handgun may carry a concealed handgun without a permit. Here’s what state residents should know about permitless or “constitutional” carry and its impact on their firearm … Continue reading “Ohio’s New Permitless Carry Law: What To Know”
Ohio’s new LLC Act took effect on February 11, 2022. It makes several important changes that impact existing Ohio LLCs and those looking to form an Ohio LLC. It is now in force and applies to all limited liability companies that do business in Ohio. Failure to comply with the new law’s provisions could result … Continue reading “Ohio’s New LLC Act: What Companies Need to Know”
State and federal governments lose billions of dollars each year due to fraud. Governments seek to recoup money lost from fraud by prosecuting the perpetrators of fraudulent schemes. Government benefits fraud is a serious crime, and the penalties for anyone convicted of fraud can be very steep. If you are the target of a fraud … Continue reading “Why Being Accused of Government Benefits Fraud is a Big Deal”
While it’s long been possible to call a taxi, get food delivered, or have a package sent to your house, services like Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, and Amazon have changed the game. These companies employ networks of independent contractors that have made the transportation of goods and passengers much more convenient and efficient. However, because the … Continue reading “Rideshare and Delivery Accidents: Insurance Requirements and Liability Issues”
Normally, when a worker dies on the job in Ohio, the worker’s dependent family members—such as a surviving spouse and children—are entitled to workers’ compensation death benefits. In a recent case handled by Graham Law, the Industrial Commission of Ohio (IC) found that a woman was not entitled to death benefits because she wasn’t married … Continue reading “Graham Law Wins Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits Appeal”
You’ve probably noticed that many things have gotten more expensive over the last year. You’re not alone. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has also noted that the prices for goods and services have gone up compared to 12 months ago. As a result, people who receive monthly payments from SSA—including those receiving Social Security Disability (SSD) … Continue reading “Social Security Benefit Payments to Increase 5.9 Percent for 2022”
Sierah’s Law created a statewide Violent Offender Database (VOD) that keeps a register of Ohioans convicted of certain crimes The requirements of the law are quite burdensome. Anyone convicted of a qualifying offense must register and remain in the database for 10 years, and failure to comply could result in another felony charge. It is … Continue reading “Sierah’s Law: How Felons Can Fight Ohio’s Violent Offenders Database Registration”
Good weather. Good music. Good food. Spending time with friends and meeting new people. What could go wrong? A lot, in fact. There’s nothing quite like an outdoor music festival for fun and entertainment. But music festivals are also unique in the risks they present to attendees. The list of potential music festival injuries is … Continue reading “How Festivals Can Go Bad: Music Festival Injuries and Legal Issues”
