Ohio Litigation Blog
Alex Durst Featured on Chamber Podcast
Catch Durst Kerridge's Managing Partner Alex J. Durst on the West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance podcast
Durst Kerridge Wins TRO for Prominent Cincinnati Restaurant Group
Read how our team jumped into action upon being hired and swiftly secured urgently needed legal protection for Taste of Belgium in a commercial sublease dispute.
Durst Authors Ohio Banking Brief Published by Law360
After handling a series of notable financial services litigation cases in 2024, managing partner Alex Durst was selected to write the Q4 Brief.
Alex Durst Shares Professional and Personal Anecdotes in CBA’s “Chat with the Chair”
The Cincinnati Bar Association published an interview with Alex Durst, who was recently named Co-Chair of the newly formed State and Federal Practice Group.
Durst Kerridge Wins Multimillion-Dollar First District Appeal
Read about how we successfully overturned a $1,187,886.29 judgment in First Financial Bank v. Tailored Fund Cap, LLC.
Durst Kerridge Participates in First District Court of Appeals CLE
Held at UC College of Law, presentations included Court updates, helpful sessions, and a 2024 case law review–including several Durst Kerridge Cases.
California Expands Debt Collection Protections to Some Commercial Debt
SB 1286 extends consumer protection rules to commercial transactions under $500,000, with major implications for the merchant cash advance industry.
Fred Durst Rolls Out, Files $200,000,000 Lawsuit Against Universal Music Group
Limp Bizkit's sledgehammer record label lawsuit illustrates a common theme in litigation involving royalties, commissions and other forms of revenue-sharing.
More Southern District of Ohio Local Rule Changes Implemented
Local Rule 3.3 specifies new filing requirements for patent, trademark and copyright cases.
Alex J. Durst Presents on Spanish-Language Legal Podcast
Alex discusses U.S. commercial and cross-border litigation on leading Spanish-language international law podcast Hablemos de Derecho Internacional.
Reflections on Handling a Complex Commercial Appeal (Part 3)
Reflecting on a memorable oral argument in this hard-fought UCC Article 9 appeal.
Sign up for Disney Plus, Forfeit Your Rights?
Tackling Disney’s infamous argument that a tragic wrongful death case must be arbitrated due to the Disney+ subscriber agreement.
SDOH Implements Restrictions on Personal Electronic Devices
What attorneys should know about new security measures at Cincinnati, Columbus and Dayton Courthouses.
Reflections on Handling a Complex Commercial Appeal (Part 2)
Breaking down the legal issues in our most recent First District Appeal, involving Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code.
Reflections on Handling a Complex Commercial Appeal
Another appellate oral argument in the books! Read how we framed complex issues in an appeal involving Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code.
Indiana Judge Rules Tacos and Burritos are Sandwiches
In many cases, the subject matter is boring and dense. Not this legal food fight! Read about the Court’s groundbreaking decision.
Overview of Proposed Amendments to Hamilton County L.R. 15
If adopted, proposed amended Local Rule 15 will introduce new requirements for Pretrial Statements in Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas cases.
Hamilton County Tackles Use of AI in Court Filings
A summary of proposed Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas Local Rule 49, which, if adopted, will govern the use of Artificial Intelligence in court filings.
Overview of Proposed Changes to SDOH Local Rules
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio recently announced proposed amendments to its Local Rules. Details here.
Alex J. Durst Attends Alternative Finance Annual Conference
Hosted at Covington & Burling's New York Office, the Conference was a can't-miss for Financial Services Litigation attorneys.
Successful Supreme Court of Ohio Petition
Exciting news! Durst Kerridge has successfully petitioned the Ohio Supreme Court to accept a discretionary appeal on questions of constitutional law.
Five ABA Tips For Choosing the Best Ohio Local Counsel
Durst Kerridge strives to be the absolute best Ohio local counsel. Read why we have the deep experience and knowledge ABA says is essential.
One Month In—Updates On Hamilton County’s Commercial Docket
Durst Kerridge shares insights after successfully litigating the first ever contested Commercial Docket transfer.
Why Choose Durst Kerridge?
Our local counsel attorneys in Ohio assist out-of-state law firms as local counsel in many areas of commercial and complex civil litigation.
How to Choose the Best Business Litigation Attorney? Part 3
Part Three of Alex J. Durst’s take on one Chief Technology Officer’s viral Tweet “HOW TO HIRE GOOD ATTORNEYS.”
How to Choose the Best Business Litigation Attorney? Part 2
Part Two of Alex J. Durst’s take on a Chief Technology Officer’s viral Tweet “HOW TO HIRE GOOD ATTORNEYS.”
Choosing Your Litigation Attorney: One CTO Offers His Two Cents
Read Durst Kerridge’s take on one Chief Technology Officer’s viral Tweet “HOW TO HIRE GOOD ATTORNEYS.”
Overview of Proposed Amendments to Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Rules
A concise summary of the proposed rule changes, courtesy of Durst Kerridge’s Ohio appellate attorneys.
Hamilton County Common Pleas Court Institutes Commercial Docket
Everything Ohio commercial litigation attorneys need to know about Hamilton County's new Commercial Docket.
What Constitutes Just Cause for Termination of Employment in Ohio? The First District Weighs in.
Durst Kerridge's Ohio appellate lawyers discuss the First District's recent decision in Jun Ma v. Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.
Law Student Q&A with First District Court of Appeals Judges
Durst Kerridge Attorneys Argue in First District Court of Appeals, Participate in Law Student Q&A with Judges
On June 20, 2023, I got to do two super fun things: present oral argument in the ...
The Never-Ending Case: Grimes v. Oviatt is One For The Ages
The Never-Ending Case: Still Not Over, Grimes v. Oviatt is One for the Ages
I have previously written about the nightmare of trying to collect on a judgment. A new case that was just decided by ...
A $300,000 Lesson from the Eighth District Court of Appeals
A $300,000 Appellate Lesson, and a Trial Lesson, from the Eighth District Court of Appeals
Numerous lessons can be gleaned from the rather curious case of MADFAN, Inc. v. Makris, 2017-Ohio-979, ...
Valuable Lessons From the Tenth District Court of Appeals
Shue v. Ohio Dept. of Rehab. & Corr.: One Year Means One Year, and Other Valuable Lessons From the Tenth District Court of Appeals
The Tenth District Court of Appeals recently decided the ...
$500,000 Settlement in N.C. Facebook Comment Defamation Case
$500,000 Settlement in North Carolina Defamation Case Over Facebook Comment
The Citizen-Times reported today that an Asheville, North Carolina defamation lawsuit settled for $500,000.00. This ...
Eyajan v. Eyajan: An Obvious Appellate Lesson
Ohio's Eleventh District Court of Appeals recently decided the case of Eyajan v. Eyajan. This was a case involving a domestic violence civil protection order, apparently between two people who ...
An Appellate Lesson from the Tenth District Court of Appeals
Thompson v. Knobeloch: An Appellate Lesson, Courtesy of the Tenth District Court of Appeals
The Tenth District Court of Appeals recently decided the case of Thompson v. Knobeloch, a lawyer's ...
Williams v. Gray Guy Group, L.L.C.: A Must-Read for Ohio Consumer Protection Attorneys
The Tenth District Court of Appeals recently decided the case of Williams v. Gray Guy Group, L.L.C., 2016-Ohio-8499 (10th Dist. Franklin). It started when the Plaintiffs, Mr. and Mrs. Williams, ...
Trying to Collect on a Judgment in Ohio
The Frustrations of Trying to Collect on a Judgment, as Illustrated by Broadmoor Ctr., L.L.C. v. Dallin
The difficulty of collecting a judgment is major reason that a lot of cases settle. ...
Ohio Landowners Duty to Downhill Property Owners
In Ohio, Uphill Landowners Have No Duty to Downhill Property Owners to Repair Landslide Damage or Prevent Future Landslides, Declares Ohio's First District Court of Appeals in R&R Family ...
Ohio Supreme Court: No Tort of “Negligent Misidentification”
Supreme Court of Ohio: Ohio Does Not Recognize the Tort of “Negligent Misidentification”
I thought I knew of every possible common law tort, but apparently not. Today the Supreme Court of Ohio ...
Answers to Common Questions About Jury Duty in Ohio
I recently prepared an Employee Handbook for a restaurant, which led me to research whether Ohio employers are required to pay their employees for time they spend serving on a jury. I came ...
Read This Case Before You Steal Your Boss’s Clients In Ohio
Read This Case Before You Steal Your Boss's Clients: Cautionary Tales from Definitive Sols. Co. v. Sliper
Ohio's First District Court of Appeals, which covers Cincinnati/Hamilton County, ...
Bob Vila Not Good Enough to Prove Contractor Messed Up?
Bob Vila Not Good Enough to Prove Contractor Messed Up? The Importance of Expert Testimony
Ohio's Eleventh District Court of Appeals, which covers Trumbull County, recently decided Karnofel v. ...
Bad News for Consumers and Consumer Law Attorneys in Ohio
Bigelow v. American Family Insurance: Bad News for Consumers and Consumer Law Attorneys in Ohio
Ohio's Fifth District Court of Appeals recently decided the case of Bigelow v. Am. Family Ins., ...
The “Cold Coffee” Lawsuit Against Starbucks
Is the “Cold Coffee Case" a frivolous lawsuit against Starbucks?
The “hot coffee” case against McDonald’s still comes to mind when the topic of “frivolous lawsuits” is brought up, even ...
Prescriptive Easements in Ohio – The Story of Harris v. Dayton Power & Light Co. (Part 3 of 3)
This is the third post in a three-post series on prescriptive easements, explained through the case of Harris v. Dayton Power & Light Co. Read the first and second posts. This final post ...
Prescriptive Easements in Ohio – The Story of Harris v. Dayton Power & Light Co. (Part 2 of 3)
This is the second post in a three-post series on prescriptive easements, explained through the case of Harris v. Dayton Power & Light Co. The first post is here.
The layout of the ...
Prescriptive Easements in Ohio
The Story of Harris v. Dayton Power & Light Co. (Part 1 of 3)
Ohio’s Second District Court of Appeals recently decided the case of Harris v. Dayton Power & Light Co., 2nd Dist. ...
Abuse of Process: Ohio Lawsuit Takeaways (Part 3 of 3)
Abuse of Process: Takeaways from Pingue v. Preferred Real Estate Invests II, L.L.C. (Part 3 of 3)
This is the third and final installment in a series of blog posts about abuse of process in ...
Abuse of Process: An Illustration (Part 2 of 3)
Abuse of Process: An Illustration (Part 2 of 3)
This is the second of three posts about the tort of abuse of process in Ohio. The first post can be accessed here.
The case of Pingue v. ...
Abuse of Process: Lawsuit for Filing Frivolous Ohio Lawsuit?
Abuse of Process: A Lawsuit for Filing a Frivolous Lawsuit? (Part 1 of 3)
Ohio’s Fifth District Court of Appeals recently decided the case of Pingue v. Preferred Real Estate Invests II, L.L.C., ...
