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Recent Medicaid Fraud Initiatives Illustrate How Administrative Law Operates in Ohio 

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine recently issued an executive order directing the Ohio Department of Medicaid to implement additional anti-fraud measures aimed at certain Medicaid providers and Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver programs. The announcement followed a newly launched federal investigation into alleged fraud, waste, and abuse involving portions of Ohio’s Medicaid system.  While the headlines have largely […]

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Who Inherits When an Unmarried Partner Passes Away? 

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We have touched on this issue in prior posts, but it is one that continues to arise with surprising frequency in probate matters. Many long-term couples understandably assume that sharing a life together creates the same legal protections as marriage. In Ohio, however, that assumption can lead to significant complications after death if no estate

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“They’re Hiding the Will”… So What Can You Do? 

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It’s something we hear more often than you might expect: “They have the will and won’t give it to us.” Whether it comes from frustration, suspicion, or a desire to move things forward, the instinct is usually the same—force the issue and get the document.  But the reality is, it does not quite work that way.  Under Ohio

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Your 18-Year-Old, St. Patrick’s Day, and a “Now What?” Moment 

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Imagine this… Your child has recently turned 18. Maybe the child is finishing high school or away at college. St. Patrick’s Day rolls around, and like many others their age, your child goes out to celebrate as a newly minted adult. At some point, things do not go as planned. You get a tough phone call… and your first thought is “Okay, what do I do

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Helping Family, Sharing Risk: The Realities of Cosigning a Loan

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Being asked to cosign a loan for a family member is a common request, and it is usually framed as a simple way to help. A relative may need assistance qualifying for a car loan, an apartment lease, or another form of credit. Because the request often comes from someone close, many people agree without fully considering what cosigning actually

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Lawyers, Not Tragedies: Shakespeare in the Courtroom 

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From Hamlet’s indecision to Macbeth’s impulsive choices and the misunderstandings of Much Ado About Nothing, Shakespeare’s plays show us that conflict rarely resolves itself. This is a lesson any modern litigant would do well to remember. Every so often, clients approach a dispute expecting a quick, decisive outcome: a single filing, a strong letter, or a

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AI in Legal Work: Powerful, but Proceed with Caution 

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Artificial intelligence (A) has made headlines for its ability to answer questions, draft documents, and even summarize complex legal concepts in seconds. To anyone who hasn’t spent hours combing through case law, AI can feel like a miracle worker: fast, thorough, and endlessly patient.  But, as many attorneys would tell you, there’s a reason we still don’t blindly let AI handle wills, contracts, or court filings without human

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What Michael Scott Can Teach Us About Workplace Humor 

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Workplace humor often walks a fine line. A comment meant to lighten the mood can land very differently depending on who says it and where it is said. Few fictional characters illustrate this better than Michael Scott, the well-intentioned but chronically misguided manager from The Office.  Michael’s defining trait is that he wants to be liked. To that end,

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