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Does Uber lead to more alcohol consumption?
Even though Uber has only been around Columbus and other Ohio cities for a few years, the ride-sharing service has quickly become one of the most ways for those without cars to get around affordably. That is not to say that Uber and Lyft are not used by people who...
Congratulations Attorney Jon L Jensen recently elected President of the Morrow County Bar Association
The Law Offices of Saia & Piatt, Inc, is proud to announce that Associate Attorney, Jon L. Jensen, was recently elected President of the Morrow County Bar Association. Jon L. Jensen, is an associate attorney with the Law Offices of Saia & Piatt, Inc., with law...
Are Breathalyzers guilty of producing inaccurate results?
For decades, the little black box called the Breathalyzer has been an arbiter of justice and the finder of guilt or innocence in DWI cases nationwide. But a recent New York Times study has revealed that breath-test machines are badly flawed. “The machines are...
Why new parents need an estate plan
Becoming a parent is a huge life change. Shortly after your child is born, you and your spouse will spend most of your time on the never-ending tasks of feeding and diapering a newborn, as well as surviving some sleepless nights. One thing new parents often don’t...
Easing the financial stress of co-parenting after a divorce
When you go through a divorce, you want to do everything you can to minimize the stress on your child. One major stress that divorcing couples go through is deciding on finances for the child. While discussing finances with your former spouse can be difficult, setting...
When should an estate plan be updated?
Your estate plan ensures your heirs are well-protected after you're gone. It also helps deal with financial matters related to your estate, including the payment of debts and settling remaining taxes. While having an estate plan in place is of the utmost importance,...
Creating an estate plan amidst a major crisis in life
There are many unexpected events which can upend one’s life. A divorce that someone never saw coming, a health crisis that could prove fatal and a motor vehicle collision that results in a permanent disability are just some of the crises that people have to work...
Ohio’s Administrative License Suspension may sound unjust
It can seem somewhat extreme at first, but after a while, it might still sound extreme. If you’re stopped on suspicion of operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI), you’re expected to take a chemical test and if you’re found to be above the limit,...
What is a high-functioning alcoholic?
When thinking about alcoholism, most people imagine a person without a home, job, or family that has lost everything to his or her addiction. However, this is not true for the vast majority of alcoholics. A high-functioning alcoholic is a person who is able...