Ohio Supreme Court Simplifies Citation Rules with Updated Writing Manual

Sep 4, 2024 | Articles & Updates

Article by Holly Olarczuk-Smith, Esq. Over the summer, the Ohio Supreme Court updated its writing manual to streamline and simplify citation formats. The writing manual, which is widely used as the standard for drafting motions and briefs in Ohio, is in its third...

Ohio Supreme Court Reaffirms Lack of Service Defense Precedent in Ackman v. Mercy Health Decision

Aug 28, 2024 | Articles & Updates

Article by Holly Olarczuk-Smith, Esq. On August 22, 2024, the Ohio Supreme Court, in Ackman v. Mercy Health W. Hosp., L.L.C., 2024-Ohio-3159, declined to overturn its prior precedent that a defendant’s years-long active participation in a case does not constitute...

Navigating Legal Minefields: Pitfalls to Avoid When Seeking Summary Judgment

Aug 26, 2024 | Articles & Updates

Article by Holly Olarczuk-Smith, Esq. In the realm of civil litigation, summary judgment motions are powerful tools that can significantly shape the outcome of a case. However, navigating the complexities of summary judgment requires careful attention to detail and...

Attorneys Derner & O’Neal Secure Dismissal with Prejudice for Maryland Dental Practice

Aug 19, 2024 | News

Attorneys Stuart O’Neal and Mark Derner secured a Dismissal with Prejudice for a Maryland Dental practice based on a Personal Jurisdiction Argument. The Plaintiff alleged that Defendant was responsible for a breach of contract for a previous owner of the...

Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 44 Burns White Attorneys, Names Two Lawyers of the Year & 11 Lawyers as Ones to Watch

Aug 15, 2024 | News

Best Lawyers in America announced today that 44 Burns White attorneys have been selected by their peers as The Best Lawyers in America© for 2025. Two lawyers received the additional distinction of Lawyer of the Year in their respective areas of practice, and 11...