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Case Dismissed:  Plaintiffs Voluntarily Dismiss Lawsuit Against Reese Witherspoon and Draper James

As I reported in my blog "Oh [Bend and] Snap! Reese Witherspoon and her Company Draper James Are Sued for an Alleged Illegal Lottery/Sweepstakes and.. Read More

The Ohio Supreme Court Website: A Treasure Trove of Resources

I was researching information about the history of the Ohio Supreme Court, and the first place I decided to look was at the Ohio Supreme Court's.. Read More

The Precedential Value of Ohio Court Opinions Under the Ohio Supreme Court's Reporting Rules

The Georgia Court of Appeals recently decided to put an end to one of its old and unusual rules regarding the precedential value of certain of its.. Read More

Oh Bend and Snap! Reese Witherspoon and Company Draper James Are Sued

As those of you who have seen the movie “Legally Blonde” may remember, when Reese Witherspoon’s character Elle Woods takes over as lead defense.. Read More

Ohio's Home Construction Service Supplies Act: An Overview

For those of you familiar with the Ohio Consumer Sales Practice Act ("OCSPA"), R.C. 1345.02, et. al. you will recall that the OCSPA applies only to.. Read More

Ohio's Consumer Sales Practices Act: 2 for $1? Proof of 2 -- Falsity and Materiality – or 1 Strict Liability

I admit that I am someone who still shops for her own groceries at the grocery store, and I am always looking for a good deal or for the specials of.. Read More

UPDATE: Rachael Ray Nutrish Dog Food/Glyphosate Class Action Lawsuit: Complaint Dismissed, Amended Complaint Filed, and Another Motion to Dismiss Pending

In my previous blog "Will the Court Dismiss the False and Deceptive Advertising Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Rachel Ray's Pet Food Company?", I.. Read More

IKEA Discriminates on the Basis of Age? Collective Action Age Discrimination Complaints Abound

In the past year, and most recently on March 27, 2019, several lawsuits have been filed against IKEA in the United States District Court for the.. Read More

Be Careful About the Ohio Saving Statute -- It Does Not Save All

The Ohio Supreme Court recently decided a murky issue regarding the Ohio saving statute, R.C. 2305.19 in Portee v. Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 155.. Read More