Month: March 2021

Ohio’s Uniform Trade Secrets Act, RC 1333.61 et seq., was enacted to prevent improper misappropriation of trade secrets by employees, and to prevent other employers from using trade secrets which they know or have reason to know that the trade secrets were obtained...

The Home Solicitation Sales Act (“HSSA”) protects consumers from high-pressure sales tactics that are sometimes employed during in-home solicitations. “Home Solicitation Sales” are sales of consumer goods or services, used primarily for personal, family or household...

It is a big responsibility to be appointed as someone’s agent under a durable power of attorney (“POA”). As a fiduciary for the principal, the agent has numerous statutory responsibilities and can be financially responsible for any breaches of these duties. An agent...

Breach of Trust Upon the death of the settlor of a revocable trust, the trust becomes irrevocable. The trustee’s duties, and the liabilities for breaching these duties, are set forth in the Ohio Trust Code.  The trustee has a duty to administer the trust in good faith...