Monthly Archives: July 2025
What Are The Grounds For Challenging A Legitimate Contract In Ohio?
For a contract to be legally enforceable, it generally needs to satisfy a number of requirements. These include: Offer and acceptance, consideration, legal capacity, and a lawful purpose. Such elements ensure that both parties to the contract willingly entered into a fair arrangement. To challenge a contract, you must establish the grounds on which… Read More »
Ohio Sues Six Used Car Dealerships After Customers Complain About Not Receiving Titles
The State of Ohio has filed a consumer fraud lawsuit against six used car dealerships who allegedly defrauded customers by failing to hand over the titles to automobiles they purchased. The Ohio Attorney General, Dave Yost, has accused the dealerships of failing to properly provide the titles of vehicles to purchasers. Yost recommends that… Read More »
What Constitutes “Unconscionability” Under Contract Law?
One of the several grounds for invalidating a contract is “unconscionability.” Under contract law, a contract can be voided if it is so one-sided or unfair that it “shocks the conscience” of the court. It essentially establishes a defense against the enforcement of a contract entered into by one party. But what makes a… Read More »
Understanding The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
The Fair Credit Reporting Act, also known as the FCRA, is a federal law that ensures information found in your consumer credit file is accurate and fair. The law further regulates how agencies are allowed to collect and access your data, in addition to how it can be shared. The purpose of the FCRA… Read More »
Ohio Attorney General Alleges United Wholesale Mortgage Colluded With Brokers To “Rip Off” Consumers
The Attorney General of Ohio has filed a consumer fraud lawsuit against United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) alleging that the Michigan-based lender conspired with brokers to “rip off” consumers. According to the complaint, which was filed in the Ohio County Common Pleas Court, UWM falsely represented that certain mortgage brokers were operating independently of UWM…. Read More »
Selling Your Business Versus Succession Planning: What’s The Difference?
Are you retiring? Do you own a business? If so, you have options. Many choose to sell their business, but you might also elect to set up a succession plan to pass the business on to someone else. Which strategy is the optimal one for your situation? Selling the business versus setting up a… Read More »
Eminem Files Lawsuit Against Meta For AI Copyright Infringement
Eminem’s publishing company, Eight Mile Style, has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Meta, which operates Facebook and Instagram. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division. According to the lawsuit, Meta has distributed Eminem’s music across its platforms without the proper licensing permissions. According to the… Read More »
Attorney General David Yost Sues Home Decor Retailer For Failing To Deliver The Goods
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a consumer claims lawsuit against a Youngstown-area retailer that specializes in luxury home decor after hundreds of customers complained that they paid for furnishings that never arrived. According to the Attorney General’s office, the business generated 350 complaints and estimated losses exceeding $380,000. Yost filed suit in… Read More »