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Law & Government – and the loss of a friend

August 5, 2012 | Tommie Jo Marsilio

I admit to bringing a sometimes skeptical view and regularly warning all of us to be alert about how government interferes in our lives.  But we must remember that government is not only controlled by the people, it is comprised of people.  Last week, government and its people lost a …

Law & Government

March 23, 2012 | Villager Staff

The primary election is over. Except for the Presidential campaign, some of you may not have known there were elections. Let’s be honest. Many of us realized for the first time at the poll that we had LOTS of decisions to make. For those of us who voted a partisan …

Law & Government

January 14, 2012 | Villager Staff

Many friends and neighbors are talking about drilling leases.  I have had several clients bring them to me and have had dozens of people ask in general terms what they should say.  My best advice is to get an attorney and ask him or her to review your lease.  Even …

Law & Government

December 29, 2010 | Villager Staff

Since it is Christmas, we are shopping.  For most of us, that also means we do not have much money and so we shop with credit cards.  Some stores offer “zero interest” on a purchase or on a credit card.  But be cautious!  Read the fine print and get all …

Law & Government

December 13, 2010 | Villager Staff

A friend recently had a fire at her home.  Fortunately, no one was injured.  It did cause lots of damage and has left our circle of friends all pitching in to untangle an insurance claim.  Few things in my legal career have been as frustrating as insurance claims.  The following …

Sunshine Laws…

November 3, 2010 | Villager Staff

Since the election season has just passed, more attention than usual may be focused upon our government.   In Ohio, our state and local governments are an “open book” and the business of each governmental board is open to the public.  You may have heard references to the “sunshine laws.”  …