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Water: More Precious Than Oil

tlnmain@bex.net (ToledoLegalNews) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:30:27 +0100

My water utility recently increased its rates with a tiered pricing structure: if you use more, you pay more. In so doing, San Francisco joined nearly 200 municipalities across the country, including Raleigh, N.C., Tucson, Ariz., and Amarillo, Texas.

Legislator says bill would provide transparency for public, General Assembly

tlnmain@bex.net (ToledoLegalNews) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:28:42 +0100

As part of the House Republicans' Future of Ohio package, a bill was introduced last week to monitor and publicize the state's success in employment.

Ohio hospitals partner with businesses to combat obesity in workforce

tlnmain@bex.net (ToledoLegalNews) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:23:57 +0100

The nation's growing waistlines are not only leading to increases in health problems, but it's also costing companies lots of money from increased sick time, loss of productivity and higher health insurance rates.

Court determines man could not prove 10-year sentence was inappropriate

tlnmain@bex.net (ToledoLegalNews) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:21:30 +0100

A Franklin County appellate panel noted in a recent decision that a North Linden man appealing his 10-year prison sentence which resulted from his guilty plea to an attempted murder charge failed to identify any error to satisfy his argument.

ODA seeks nominations for Joined Hearts in Giving

tlnmain@bex.net (ToledoLegalNews) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:28:58 +0100

(Columbus) The Ohio Department of Aging is accepting nominations for its Joined Hearts in Giving awards. The honor, a collaboration of the department and Frances Strickland, First Lady of Ohio, recognizes couples married 40 years or longer who share a commitment not only to each other, but also to their communities through volunteer service. Those chosen will be honored at a special reception held at the Governor's Residence in observance of Valentine's Day.

Bill designed to shed light on businesses' motivation for relocating to other states

tlnmain@bex.net (ToledoLegalNews) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:28:14 +0100

As part of the Future of Ohio package formed by House Republicans, a bill was introduced last week to shed light on reasons behind businesses' decisions to move out of the state.

OSU takes 10th in Solar Decathlon

tlnmain@bex.net (ToledoLegalNews) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:27:08 +0100

A two-year effort by a group of Ohio State University students to build an energy-efficient, solar-powered house concluded last month with a competition in Washington, D. C., where the OSU project finished in 10th place.

Seal exemption applies to all offenses linked to conviction

tlnmain@bex.net (ToledoLegalNews) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:26:17 +0100

The Supreme Court of Ohio determined recently that a trial court cannot seal convictions that are otherwise eligible to be sealed if any one of the group of convictions is exempt from seal.

Justices consider acts of police officers

tlnmain@bex.net (ToledoLegalNews) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:25:19 +0100

The attorney for three Circleville police officers named in a wrongful death suit brought by the estate of a Chillicothe woman who was killed in a head-on car crash caused by a drunk driver the day after his car was to have been impounded have argued that the 4th District Court of Appeals got it all wrong.

Legislation would allow longer minimum prison terms for convicted murderers

tlnmain@bex.net (ToledoLegalNews) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:24:13 +0100

Legislation was introduced late last month to revise the sentencing terms for those convicted of murder in Ohio.

Ohio hunting, trapping seasons for furbearers open November 10

tlnmain@bex.net (ToledoLegalNews) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:46:18 +0100

(Columbus) Ohio hunters and trappers preparing to pursue furbearers will find good populations of these animals during the 2009-2010 season, which begins November 10.

Ohio State to fund new Food Innovation Center to tackle world food problems

tlnmain@bex.net (ToledoLegalNews) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:45:20 +0100

The world's food problems may not entirely be solved by The Ohio State University, but the school is increasing its efforts to improve food issues faced around the globe.

Sotomayor has brought more open approach to U.S. Supreme Court Bench, journalist says

tlnmain@bex.net (ToledoLegalNews) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:44:27 +0100

(Columbus) The late U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist once remarked to a group of journalists, “The difference between the Supreme Court and the other two branches of government is that we don’t need you people.”

10th District rejects inmate's reliance on Colon I ruling

tlnmain@bex.net (ToledoLegalNews) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:43:43 +0100

A panel of appellate judges recently upheld judgment of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas against a Ross Correctional Institute inmate appealing the conviction on jurisdictional grounds.

6th Circuit backs up district, Supreme Court rulings that firm cannot commit malpractice

tlnmain@bex.net (ToledoLegalNews) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:42:40 +0100

Taking into consideration a ruling this summer by the Supreme Court of Ohio, the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals weighed in on the question at the center of the appeal of an earlier U.S. District Court ruling: Can a law firm commit legal malpractice?