Author Archives: Jay Butchko
When Companies Deceive & Harm Consumers
In September, the credit services company Credit Karma was accused of engaging in false consumer claims by misrepresenting consumers as qualifying for credit offers, and in doing so, collecting a significant amount of personal information from consumers. By “pre-approving” consumers for products such as credit cards even though they did not qualify, the company… Read More »
Discrimination & Predatory Mortgage Loan Modifications In Foreclosures
When foreclosures involve discrimination in terms of targeting specific homeowners for predatory mortgage loan modification services, and interfering with their ability to hold onto their homes in the process, these actions violate the Fair Housing Act. For example, those in violation of the law have, at times, falsely advertised that they can cut your… Read More »
Ohio Makes It Easier To Form LLCs: What You Need To Know
In 2022, Ohio made important modifications to its business formation laws, making it easier to form entities such as limited liability companies (LLCs), as well as helping to enable more minorities, women, and veterans to own their own businesses. Below, we explain what is entailed in forming an LLC, specifically, as the rules and… Read More »
Understanding Land Installment Contracts In Ohio
As Columbus real estate attorneys, we regularly receive a number of questions, including those that involve questions intersecting real estate law and contracts, such as installment contracts, which involve buyers purchasing property from sellers directly (i.e. without involving the bank or a mortgage) via installment payments. In Ohio, these contracts can be legally arranged… Read More »
Update On Consumer Law Claims In Ohio
When consumers think of consumer claims, they often think of businesses engaging in fraud and other questionable activities. However, consumer claims are often brought against a number of parties, sometimes by more than one individual who has been harmed, including against entities that are regulated by the federal and state government. Below, we provide… Read More »
When Can You Sue For Breach Of Contract?
When implementation over a contract goes south, businesses can suffer significant losses, and sometimes the only way to become whole again is to bring a breach of contract claim. A breach of contract attorney can assist you in entering into attempts to settle the dispute with the other party or in filing a lawsuit… Read More »