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All Things Fall
ClockNovember 10th, 2015 By

All Things Fall

 Fall is my most favorite time of the year.  I love the smell of the crisp autumn air with all of the leaves changing to beautiful shades of yellow, orange and red.  I also enjoy all of the wonderful flavors of the season such as pumpkin spice and apple.  Fall...

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Arbitration Clauses in Oil and Gas Leases
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Arbitration Clauses in Oil and Gas Leases

 The New York Times recently published an article titled “Arbitration Everywhere, Stacking the Deck of Justice.”  In this article, the authors examine the growing number of arbitration clauses used by large companies in their contracts with consumers.  The article states that “[b]y inserting individual arbitration clauses into a soaring number...

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Ohio’s Supreme Court Continues Effort to Clarify the Dormant Mineral Act
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Ohio’s Supreme Court Continues Effort to Clarify the Dormant Mineral Act

 A few months ago, I wrote about how the application of Ohio’s Dormant Mineral Act should soon gain more certainty.  That was because the Ohio Supreme Court had before it several cases which should clarify the more contentious disputes surrounding the application of the law.  One step towards that certainty...

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GIVE ME THE BIRD – PIZZA IS FINE TOO!
ClockNovember 5th, 2015 By

GIVE ME THE BIRD – PIZZA IS FINE TOO!

 So, what’s the status on the birds? I know for a few months now, there has been a lot of talk about how the avian flu has affected turkeys, which ultimately places us in a position of facing shortages and high prices. I understand that we continue to experience the...

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Thanksgiving: Our Forgotten Holiday
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Thanksgiving: Our Forgotten Holiday

 Once Oct. 31 is over and Nov. 1 hits, it’s all about Christmas. Well just in case some have forgotten, Thanksgiving comes before Christmas.  This is a time for families to get together.  It’s one of the most memorable holidays a family can have.  Why? Because you give of yourself...

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Consulting the Farmer’s Almanac This Season
ClockNovember 3rd, 2015 By

Consulting the Farmer’s Almanac This Season

 After the long winter last year, I am almost afraid to ask what lies ahead with regard to weather. Last March, we took a jaunt to Florida to break up the winter blahs and to confirm that Mr. Sunshine was still working correctly.  When returning home as the plane was...

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American Civil Justice System
ClockNovember 2nd, 2015 By

American Civil Justice System

 It seems like there’s not a month that goes by that the American Civil Justice System is not under attack. If you think about it, it makes perfect sense because the American lawyer who practices in the American Civil Justice System is oftentimes the only voice that the people have...

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Pumpkin This and Pumpkin That
ClockOctober 29th, 2015 By

Pumpkin This and Pumpkin That

 Here’s a pumpkin, there’s a pumpkin and everywhere I turn is pumpkin. Do I like it?  Of course.  Who doesn’t?  But I think it put me over the edge when I saw pumpkin-flavored shredded wheat.  What doesn’t come in pumpkin now? Let’s talk a little bit about these pumpkins.  The...

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A New Fall Favorite
ClockOctober 28th, 2015 By

A New Fall Favorite

 I’ve mentioned before that Oglebayfest is a regular part of my fall routine. Every October I make my way to Oglebay Park to enjoy as much fun, food and family as I can cram into a three day weekend. But recently I’ve discovered a new fall favorite. Let me introduce...

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Where Do Old TVs Go To Die?
ClockOctober 27th, 2015 By

Where Do Old TVs Go To Die?

 Recently, I was cleaning out my basement and discovered that I have five old TVs that either no longer work or won’t work without a receiver. Since I don’t have a cable provider that utilizes receivers, three of the TVs are unusable except for watching DVDs. I decided to search...

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$50 Million

Verdict in Nursing Home Abuse and Wrongful Death case
$36.5 Million

Settlement in Toxic tort case
$20.5 Million

Verdict in Workplace Discrimination case
$18.5 Million

Settlement in Toxic Tort case
$18 Million

Settlement in Workplace Injury and Wrongful Death case
$16.9 Million

Verdict in Premises Liability case
$11.8Million

Settlement in Wrongful Death/Insurance Bad Faith case
$11.5 Million

Settlement in Truck Accident case
$10 Million

Verdict in Insurance Bad Faith case
$9.1 Million

Verdict in Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death case
$8 Million

Settlement in Strict Liability case
$8 Million

Settlement in Truck Accident case
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