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Call them what you will; installment contracts, installment land contracts, or land contracts occur when a real estate owner agrees to convey title sometime in the future in exchange for monthly payments or installments. I’ve heard some liken them to rent-to-own contracts, which can make...

Gaby Neal volunteered at the Volunteer Lawyers Project in Dayton today. She spent time helping indigent residents complete divorce paperwork. Gabi says, “It’s not my regular area of practice, but it’s an area of need, and I’m happy to help.”...

Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT) introduced legislation that, if passed, would have a significant impact on the transfer tax system of the United States. The proposed legislation includes the following changes: Estate tax exemptions of $3.5 million Gift tax exemptions of $1 million $20K annual gift...

On April 12, 2021, the Employment Law Uniformity Act (ELUA) will take effect. The law makes several changes to Ohio’s employment discrimination laws and the procedures that must be followed when employees pursue claims of employment discrimination based on age, race, sex, and other categories. ...

True Story: A client called wanting to hire us to defend him on an OVI charge. Here's the story: Client: "Over the weekend, I was pulled over and was arrested for OVI. The breathalyzer results had me well over the limit, but don't worry, I've got...

Pickrel, Schaeffer & Ebeling wins a trademark-infringement lawsuit filed this week by the owners of Dorothy Lane Market on behalf of its local company that makes “Killer Brownies.” The suit persuaded Food.com’s owner to back down 24 hours later. “The Killer Brownie is an important and...

Pickrel, Schaeffer & Ebeling is proud to share that Gabrielle Neal has been chosen to join the Ohio State Bar Foundation 2021 Fellows Class. Gaby was nominated and selected as a Fellow by her peers. A Fellow is a member of the Foundation – an attorney...