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The Anatomy of a Trial

August 7, 2009

Sometimes when I am helping library users, they ask for a “simple” description of what happens in a trial.  Cases can get complicated very quickly and  if you are litigating your own case, you need to know what the next step is to prepare your case properly.  Today I am providing links to websites that [...]

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Legal Research Meets Web 2.0

July 31, 2009

Free legal dictionary app for your iPhone
Download Nolo’s Plain English Law Dictionary for free from the iTunes Store. 
Nolo Press is a publisher of legal self-help books.  “Edited by a team of lawyers with expertise in all the vital areas of the law, Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary contains nearly 4,000 legal terms defined in everyday, understandable [...]

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Ethics for the State Legislature

July 24, 2009

Can a state representative vote for raises for employees of the General Assembly in which his wife was recently hired.  Isn’t this an ethics violation?
Can our local congressman accept free loge season passes to local University football games?
What top 3 lobbyists spent the most money on the Ohio General Assembly last year?

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Ethic Rules for Lawyers, Judges and Prosecutors

July 17, 2009

I saw the judge for my case talking with the other side’s attorney and my lawyer was nowhere in sight.  Is this allowed?
My attorney missed the deadline for filing court papers and now my case was dismissed.  Who do I report this attorney to for discipline proceedings?
I hired an attorney to probate a deceased relative’s [...]

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Why do public officials violate Ohio Ethics Laws?

July 10, 2009

Our local park official hired her step-son to work as a life guard for the summer.  Isn’t this called nepotism?  Isn’t this against the law?
How can I find out the financial interests and the property owned by a local elected official?
What can we do if a local official is about to commit an ethical violation?  [...]

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Free Legal Help with Civil Cases

June 26, 2009

What is community legal aid?
A non-profit law firm which:

*Specializes in poverty law and is devoted to providing free, high-quality civil legal services to eligible clients.
*Is dedicated to providing legal advice, information and representation as assistance for those seeking to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency.
*Provides information about laws and the legal system to those who work with [...]

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Is there federal recovery money for individuals?

June 19, 2009

I was laid off last December and I could not afford the COBRA health insurance, but I see there is new funding for COBRA that even includes helping to pay premiums in some cases.  Can I change my mind and select COBRA now?
Things are not going so good for my small business.  The economy is [...]

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Health Care Reform- Will it Happen?

June 12, 2009

"The United States spends more than any other nation in the world on health care – in 2007 we spent $2.2 trillion.  Despite consistent increases in spending, disparities among demographic groups persist. Low-income Americans and racial and ethnic minorities experience disproportionately higher rates of disease, fewer treatment options, and reduced access to care. With unemployment [...]

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Conducting research using the Domestic Relations Court website

June 5, 2009

1. My spouse and I are getting a divorce. We were told to attend the "Remember the Children Program." What is that?
2. We cannot seem to work out a mutually agreed on visitation schedule for our child. What is a typical visitation schedule the courts recommend?
3. What is the court cost in Summit County to [...]

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How are our public schools doing?

May 15, 2009

1. What is my school district's rating?
2. Since our school levy didn't pass the school district is going to cut busing. Can they really do that?
3. What is the state government doing about our public schools?

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Conduct Property Searches Online

May 8, 2009

1. I am looking at a home for sale. Can I see how much the real estate taxes are for this property?
2. How can I double check the description of my home and property to make sure the county has it recorded correctly?
3. I am interested in purchasing some land but I do not know who owns [...]

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How to bring a case in Small Claims Court

May 1, 2009

Are you thinking about filing a case in small claims court?
The purpose of small claims court is to handle simple cases quickly and inexpensively.  The rules are simpler and court hearings are informal.  You can bring the case yourself or you can use an attorney if you wish.   In this post I link you to several local small [...]

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