Celebrating International Women’s Day
Today and every day, we are grateful for the women in our lives who inspire and support us. This includes YOU – the women who get up every day and make it happen. PSE THANKS YOU!
How Important is Correct Notarization on Legal Documentation?
Simply put, a notary mistake or improper notary certificate can cause legal issues with the enforceability of the document. For real estate documents, an improper notarization has the potential of causing the document to be rejected for recording by the County Recorder. Because of recent changes to Ohio laws regarding notarial acts in 2019, with…
Protect Your Brand With A Registered Trademark
In today’s ever-growing world of e-commerce, having a distinct and nationally protected name associated with your E accounts is a must. Once an e-account becomes profitable, unscrupulous people build on that profitability by creating look-alike sites and stealing your businesses. Negative reviews of these “look-alike” businesses can be misinterpreted as negative reviews of your company.…
PSE honors Attorney Moses J. Jones
As Black History Month concludes, PSE honors Attorney Moses J. Jones, the first African-American attorney to practice in Dayton. He was admitted to practice law in 1898. Recognizable by his vested suit and gold chain, Mr. Jones was an inspiration and model for the legal community. He was regarded as Dayton’s foremost African American criminal…
PSE at DACC Breakfast Briefing
PSE is a proud sponsor of the Dayton Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Briefings. Today Kristina Curry, PSE attorney, delivered welcome remarks for guest speaker Kent Dimbath, CFO of Dorothy Lane Market. We were also proud to host DLM’s Director of Human Resources, Maureen Sammon.
2023 District High School Mock Trial Competition
Pickrel, Schaeffer & Ebeling attorneys Matt Hauer, Brooke Schleben and Kristina Curry, reports, “PSE has a long history of supporting the OCLRE High School Mock Trial Competition. This year’s event provided yet another opportunity to be impressed by the extraordinary preparedness and commitment of these trial teams and their advisors. We also appreciate the opportunity…
Shared Parenting
During a marriage, the family has a daily routine in which the household operates. But the situation gets complicated when two households and two parents operate separately and differently in the event of a termination of the relationship or marriage. The designation of the “custodial parent” or “residential parent” can be one of the most…
FTC Expands Power to Propose Bar on Employee Non-Competes
Earlier this month, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), in a sweeping and controversial move, issued a Proposed Rule (“Proposal”) that would bar and require the recission of almost all employment non-compete agreements. The Proposal is subject to a 60-day comment period, after which the FTC can prepare and announce the final rule. Any final rule…
Pickrel, Schaeffer and Ebeling Attorneys Ranked Among the Best in Ohio by Super Lawyers®
2023 Ohio Super Lawyers have recognized Mike Sandner (Business Litigation) and Matt Stokely (Employment & Labor) for their outstanding efforts in their areas of practice. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process…
Change on the Horizon for School District’s Ability to Challenge Property Values?
Anyone who has filed a complaint with the Board of Revision to contest the value of their property or who has acquired property at a price over the County appraised value has likely encountered counsel for their local school district at their Board of Revision hearing. Indeed, School boards often contract with law firms that…