Flu epidemics occur each year throughout the United States. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that flu activity most commonly peaks in January or February; however, seasonal flu activity can begin as early as October and continue to occur as late...
By a vote of 61-30, Senate Bill 815 cleared a key test vote. The legislation, known as the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2013, prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity by...
Unfortunately for employees, Ohio has no direct statute requiring an employer to immediately pay an employee in full upon being terminated. Rather, Ohio has a statute that required employers that pay employees on a semi-monthly basis to make full payment for wages...
A divorce is the legal and final end to a marriage, which is why some couples may not want to rush into a decision. In fact, couples in Columbus may decide to separate for a time to decide if divorce is really what they want, may not be able to immediately divorce due...
When a couple with children gets a divorce, a child custody arrangement will be determined. Some couples may determine their own workable agreement, in which case a judge only needs to approve it. In other cases, a couple may not agree and a judge can approve a...
In the legal world, there is one thing that is absolutely clear. That is the fact that cases and the law itself cannot always be seen in black and white. There are certainly shades of grey, which is why one hires an attorney with specific experience to help guide them...
In Ohio, child support obligations are determined based on a set of guidelines that includes factors such as a parent’s ability to pay. These obligations are a legally binding and enforceable order that the government takes seriously. In fact, they are one of...
After a 13-day trial, Dr. Vincent Guinn prevailed in his race discrimination case against Mount Carmel Health in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, Eastern Division. Dr. Guinn was represented by Attorneys James S. Mowery Jr. and...
Preparing for college is an exciting time for both parents and children in Ohio. Opening that first acceptance letter, touring campuses and shopping for dorm room extras are only a few of those fun experiences. Of course, there are few things that can seem a little...
Employees who face age, race, or disability discrimination often file charges of discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") to seek to address their discrimination. As the government enters its second day of the shutdown, employees...