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Two brothers charged with sex trafficking of children

(Cincinnati) A federal grand jury has charged two brothers, William Pierce Washington, 36, and William Pierce Washington, Jr., 47, both of Cincinnati, with conspiracy to sex traffic children and sex trafficking of children in an indictment returned in Cincinnati that was unsealed recently.

Board must reconsider fitness center’s property value

The Ohio Board of Tax Appeals (BTA) will have to consider whether a national fitness chain’s willingness to pay above the market rate to rent space in Hilliard led Franklin County to improperly increase the property’s tax value.

Lawmaker wants handgun license as viable form of voter identification

In an effort to improve the Ohio electorate's access to the democratic process, a suburban Cleveland lawmaker has proposed another viable form of voter ID: A concealed handgun license.

Enhanced driver license for international crossings is proposed

The Ohio House of Representatives recently voted to authorize the issuance of an enhanced driver's license, enhanced commercial driver's license, and enhanced identification card to facilitate border crossings between the United States and Canada and Mexico as a means of bolstering commerce and easing travel.

The lowdown on leasing

(BPT) If you're in the market for a new car, you might be thinking about leasing. After all, it seems very attractive on the surface - so attractive that leases accounted for one-third of all vehicles sales nationally in 2016. Taking a closer look though, you may be surprised to see there's more than meets the eye in some lease offers. So, here are a few need-to-know nuggets about leasing a car.

Auditor appropriately lowered Carmax tax value by $1.1 million

The Montgomery County Auditor’s $1.1 million reduction in the property tax value of a West Carrollton Carmax Auto Superstore was affirmed by the Ohio Supreme Court recently.

Ohio residents head to Washington to advocate for support for programs, research to save sight

(Columbus) Ohio Delegates Kathy McGinnis (Worthington), Sherry Lewis (Orient), Dr. Dean VanNasdale (Columbus), Marcus Molea (Columbus) and Sherry Williams (Bexley) joined delegates from across the country for the eleventh annual Prevent Blindness “Eyes on Capitol Hill” advocacy day on Tuesday, June 27, 2017, in Washington, D.C.

Choosing a nursing home can be easier with the right information

Five questions to ask when selecting a home for yourself or a loved one

Grange devises new insurance coverage to protect Uber, Lyft drivers

Columbus based Grange Insurance has developed insurance coverage for motorists who engage in ridesharing or transportation network companies, such as Uber and Lyft.

Why protect speech we don't want to hear? We need to hear it

We periodically test and retest the limits of free speech — in effect, revisiting the legal and societal implications of that old childhood refrain, "sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me."

Home health care agency owner pleads guilty to $2m in fraud

(Athens County) Cheryl McGrath, 49, of Guysville, Ohio, pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court to health care fraud and willful failure to pay over tax.

Collectors would be fined for buying war relics under proposal

A measure before members of an Ohio House of Representatives committee purposely skirts the recent controversy arising from opponents of memorials or statutes commemorating Confederate war generals and the fallen soldiers they led.

Lawmakers seeks to close child support law loopholes

A committee in the Ohio Senate is mulling a bill devised to close a number of loopholes in state child support laws.

Board of Professional Conduct: Operation of virtual law offices permissible

The Board of Professional Conduct today issued an advisory opinion permitting virtual law offices. The Board also took action to withdraw a superseded advisory opinion.

Attorney convicted of child pornography charges suspended

A Kent attorney who pleaded guilty to 20 fourth-degree felony counts of pandering sexually oriented material involving a minor was suspended indefinitely by the Ohio Supreme Court recently.

Ohio EPA Awards Environmental Education Grant to promote a variety of causes and programs

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) has recently awarded grants to a number of different causes and programs in hopes of promoting awareness and involvement in Ohio’s natural spaces.

Proposal would reduce penalty for no front license plate

A committee in the Ohio House of Representatives heard arguments recently against the latest attempt by lawmakers to finally dispatch the front license plate from cars registered in the state.

BioOhio marks 30th anniversary

BioOhio, the state's bioscience membership organization, recently celebrated its 30th year in business with a special campaign recognizing the life changing work being done in Ohio to improve global quality of life.

Lawyer who misled investigators about past insurance crime has license revoked

The Ohio Supreme Court recently revoked the license of a Macedonia lawyer who concealed information from state bar exam admission officials about being under investigation for insurance fraud, which led him to plead guilty to an insurance-related crime.

Stricter penalties sought for distracted driving

A bill that would tack an additional $100 fine onto a traffic violation for texting while driving, as long as the activity lent itself to the moving violation, cleared the Ohio House of Representatives late recently.