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 means breaking out the warmer clothes such as sweaters and…[...]

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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 of consumer and employment contract, companies like American Express devised…[...]

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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 was taken in the recent Slip Opinion issued in Chesapeake…[...]

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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 effects of the flu outbreak because there were limited eggs…[...]

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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 and nothing more. (Except food. You will need to bring…[...]

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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 landing, lo and behold, the first clear vision in the…[...]

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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 to make sure that products are safe, that laws are…[...]

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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 meaning of the word pumpkin actually means large melon and…[...]

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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 you to SpringHouse Farm, located a few miles outside of…[...]

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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 the internet and see where I could take the TVs…[...]

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