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6th Circuit dismisses asylum application, claims of ethnic persecution

A three-judge panel on Monday, January 23rd, overruled in part the judgment of the Board of Immigration Appeals, but upheld its decision to deny an application for asylum.

Agriculture businesses could sow big profits for investors

Investing in the stock market these days can be a queasy venture, but one relatively safe haven right now just might be Ohio's biggest industry: agriculture.

Resolution would reaffirm Ohio's sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment

According to the legislators who introduced it into the Ohio General Assembly earlier this month, Senate Concurrent Resolution 24 would reassert the principles of federalism found throughout the U.S. Constitution and embodied in the Tenth Amendment and notify Congress to limit or end certain federal mandates.

Bankers see brighter future, but also see some 'question marks'

One of Ohio's top banking officials says the state's banking industry has stabilized after the deep recession, but the degree of improvement will likely depend on the global economy.

Study finds private-sector retirement income has grown during last 4 decades

In the mid-1970s, the federal government carved out a comprehensive set of minimum standards for pension plans in private industry.

Court rejects argument that man did not owe money because creditor didn't provide receipts

The 10th District Court of Appeals panel rejected arguments from Cleophus Dulaney against a summary judgment in favor of his credit card company, Cavalry SPV I, LLC.

OhioMeansJobs now offers app for jobseekers

OhioMeansJobs has launched a new mobile phone application that allows Ohio jobseekers to search, save and apply for jobs from their iPhone, iPad or Android device.

5th Circuit judges: Company was owed a hearing for attorney fees in Galena case

A federal appellate panel recently sustained a company's arguments that the Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County made an error when it failed to conduct a hearing before denying a motion for attorney fees.

Phone industry backs bill to remove outdated regulations

The president of AT&T Ohio has endorsed a Senate proposal to strip away outdated mandates on local phone providers.

Popularity of mobile banking continues to grow as more self-serve options are added

As the use of smart phones continues to grow, the general public is taking advantage of a new ability to instantly access almost anything, including the tools to manage their finances.

Obamacare rules out religious freedom

We can all agree that universal health care makes sense in that every American should be insured. That's why I can understand a defense of President Barack Obama's Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, commonly known as "Obamacare." However, there are some shocking regulations that come with this reform which we should all be aware of, as they threaten one of our most basic human rights.

Wright State exhibit will celebrate Wilbur Wright’s “life of consequences”

Heritage groups in the Dayton region next year will celebrate the life of Wilbur Wright, who invented the airplane in Dayton with his brother Orville before his untimely death 100 years ago in May.

Honors Institute dives into “Earth’s Oceans”

The man who discovered the wreck of the RMS Titanic, which struck an iceberg and sank during its maiden trans-Atlantic voyage in 1912, will be the featured speaker at the Wright State University 2012 Honors Institute.

Wrongful discharge case: 6th Circuit rejects claim that company acted in good faith

A 6th Circuit Court of Appeals panel recently affirmed judgment granting a man attorney fees, court costs, backpay and damages after it determined his employer unlawfully discharged him.

Court affirms gross sexual imposition conviction

An appellate panel earlier this month affirmed the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas judgment against a man for three counts of gross sexual imposition against his wife's daughter

Proposed law designed to increase awareness of pediatric stroke

Senate Bill 260, sponsored by Sen. Larry Obhof, R-Medina, would designate the month of May as "Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month" in Ohio.

New online book promotes sales of Ohio specialty crops

A new book, available free online, is designed to help increase the sales of Ohio specialty crops and locally produced food.

Social media plus personal finance equals easier way to obtain, spend money

Social media has grown and changed, shifting focus from chatty teens to chatty adults to business professionals seeking to filter out less appealing new hires. Now it's even influencing commerce, effecting what consumers buy, how they pay and who gives them their money.

5th Circuit affirms judgment in Licking County robbery, assault, intimidation case

A three-judge appellate panel this month upheld a man's conviction entered in the Licking County Court of Common Pleas for robbery, assault and intimidation of a victim and witness.

Justices: Housing Authority must disclose records of lead poisoning

The Ohio Supreme Court Thursday, January 19th, affirmed judgment granting a writ of mandamus to compel a housing company's disclosure of documents recording instances of lead poisoning, while reversing an award of attorney fees.