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Understanding Fraudulent Misrepresentation In Business Deals
When you sign a contract, you want to be reasonably certain that the other party is honest and operates in good faith. Businesses, however, sometimes find themselves entangled in disputes that arise from fraudulent misrepresentation. In this article, the Columbus business torts attorneys at Kohl & Cook Law Firm, LLC, will discuss the concept… Read More »
What Is A Home Sales Solicitation Act Claim?
A Home Sales Solicitation Act claim (HSSA), sometimes referred to as a “cooling-off” period claim, arises when a consumer tries to cancel a contract made during a home solicitation sale. This rule, which is found in many states, gives consumers a limited time (usually three business days) to cancel the contract made at their… Read More »
What Is A RESPA Claim?
The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) is a piece of federal legislation that protects homebuyers from underhanded tactics that could inflate the costs related to settling their real estate. RESPA requires transparency in settlement costs and prohibits certain practices, such as kickbacks or referral fees. A “RESPA claim” refers to a lawsuit filed… Read More »
Does Ohio’s Lemon Law Apply To Used Cars?
You’ve likely heard of the “lemon law,” which applies to recently purchased vehicles in the State of Ohio. It mostly applies to new cars, but can apply to used cars that have fewer than 18,000 miles on them and are less than a year old. The vast majority of used cars are more than… Read More »
Tortious Interference: Protecting Contracts And Business Relationships
Tortious interference is a legal concept that addresses situations in which one party wrongfully disrupts another party’s existing contract or business relationship. The rule seeks to balance fair competition with the safeguarding of economic interests. In this article, the Dayton, OH, business torts attorneys at Kohl & Cook Law Firm, LLC, will discuss the… Read More »
Prominent Businesses Are Being Sued For Using Music In Their TikTok And Instagram Posts
Warner Music Group recently filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against cookie giant Crumbl, characterizing their use of copyrighted material as “massive scale” infringement. Such lawsuits have become commonplace as businesses take more liberties on social media than ever before. The case follows similar lawsuits from other major music companies. For example, Sony Music recently… Read More »
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 »