Monthly Archives: November 2022
How Ohio’s New Appropriations Law Affects Property Seizures
In early November, the Supreme Court of Ohio issued a ruling on a lawsuit brought by a local park district to acquire an individual’s property through eminent domain in order to allow for the construction of a recreational trail. The concept of eminent domain can be a frightening one: In a nutshell, the Constitution… Read More »
What Is A “Bait and Switch” Contract?
As attorneys who work in contract disputes and consumer protection, we frequently speak with clients about a phenomenon known as “bait and switch,” whereby a seller will create a disingenuous offer in order to ‘lure’ in a buyer, only to turn around and make a major ‘switch’ in that contract; whether that involves charging… Read More »
Breach Of Contract Vs. Copyright Case Could Have Far-Reaching Effects
A breach of contract lawsuit that is making its way to the US Supreme Court could have major implications for copyright violation claims and breach of contract disputes. The case – ML Genius Holdings LLC v. Google LLC – involves allegations that Google illegally lifted content from the website Genius and posted this content… Read More »
Consumer Protection Laws Not Only Protect Individuals, But Also Businesses
While it is true that a number of consumer laws have historically been applied to individuals and households, according to recent reports, this is changing: A growing number of those behind these laws, including the courts, are increasingly defining “consumer” to also include small- and medium-sized businesses when it comes to prohibitions on deceptive… Read More »
Unpaid Water Bills, Liens, & Foreclosure In Ohio
One of the most surprising aspects of real estate law in Ohio is that individuals can have a lien placed on their property for failing to pay a water bill – a lien which can then lead to foreclosure and losing your home – a move which, to many, sounds far too extreme. This… Read More »
Consumer Protections Against Unfair, Deceptive Practices By Suppliers In Ohio
When construction companies and other businesses accept payment but fail to finish the job, as well as engage in other deceptive, unfair practices, they can be sued under a number of Ohio consumer protection laws, including the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act, as well as several others, which we describe below. Ohio Consumer Sales… Read More »