Self-audit check: don't spend public money for political purposes *

USA - March 6 2013
In the fall of 2012, Ohio Revised Code Section 9.03 was amended. ORC 9.03 provided (and still provides) that no governing body of a political…

Co-authors: Julie E. Byrne, Donald L. Crain, Thomas B. Allen, Thomas A. Swope, W. Joseph Scholler.

Ohio type-II Annexation Legislation: what you need to know *

USA - January 22 2013
At the close of 2012, the Ohio General Assembly passed House Bill 50 ("HB 50") to amend R.C. Sections 349.04, 709.023, and 718.01. The purpose was to…

Co-authors: Benjamin J. Yoder, Austin W. Musser, Thomas A. Swope.

New law to affect Ohio internet sweepstakes establishments *

USA - June 28 2012
In recent years, Ohio has experienced a proliferation of retail businesses that are commonly known as "internet sweepstakes establishments." 

Co-authors: Benjamin J. Yoder, Austin W. Musser.

Important changes to Ohio election procedures *

USA - June 22 2010
Ohio House Bill 48, passed by the Senate and the House on March 24, 2010, makes important changes to the timing of the election process in Ohio.

Co-authors: Donald L. Crain.