Bifurcation is not mandatory in Ohio bad faith actions – See why.
The admissibility of expert testimony is governed by Evid.R. 702, which provides as follows: A witness may testify as an expert if all of the following apply: (A) The witness’ testimony either relates to matters beyond the knowledge or experience possessed by
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A trial court possesses discretion to determine whether to allow leading questions. See Ramage v. Central Ohio Emergency Serv., Inc. (1992), 64 Ohio St.3d 97, 592 N.E.2d 828, paragraph three of the syllabus. Evid.R. 611 mandates that courts must “exercise reasonable control over
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Many employers try to limit potential employees claims through the use of arbitration agreements. Herein, you will find a few arguments against the enforceability of such arbitration clauses. 1. The Arbitration Agreement lacks consideration. “Courts may not force parties to arbitrate disputes
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Generally speaking, statements made by a decedent are hearsay. Evid.R. 804(B)(5) excepts statements of a deceased person from the hearsay rule under the following conditions: (1) the declarant must be unavailable under Evid.R. 804(A), and (2) the “estate or personal representative of
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Parent versus Non-Parent actions generally present themselves when either one parent dies, is incapacitated, or is otherwise unable to fulfill their parental duties. The easiest way to prevent these actions, or at least to prepare for them, is to include a provision in one’s parenting plan providing that upon the death or incapacity of one of the parents, custody shall vest in the other parent. Unfortunately, many parenting plans do not provide for such, which can lead to contentious litigation between parents and non-parents (in most case grandparents) in custody actions.
Many clients ask whether they did the right thing either by refusing to blow into a breathalyzer machine or by acquiescing to the test. While the answer to that question will differ depending on how much alcohol an individual has consumed, it
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Utilizing receiverships, temporary restraining orders, and injunctions, in business litigation actions can offer parties great advantages. Getting a receiver appointed, and utilizing temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunction can give you the competitive advantage in business/corporate litigation matters. The most common form
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Many clients inquire whether a limited liability company (LLC) makes one immune from personal liability under Ohio law. Unfortunately, the question is not absolutely clear. Limited liability companies (LLCs) provide significant liability protection to their owners. Members of limited liability companies generally
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