Legal Articles, General Practice

Birth Asphyxia and Intrauterine Hypoxia Resulting in Birth Injuries

Birth asphyxia happens when a baby does not receive enough oxygen before, during, or following birth. This can lead to serious brain damage or death to the baby.

Innocent Spouse Claims (UPDATE)

Recent changes in the IRS's policy regarding Innocent Spouse Relief may present a new opportunity for you to seek relief on equitable grounds under Internal Revenue Code §6015(f).

Identity Theft and the IRS

Identity theft is a very real problem in America. Every year, hundreds of thousands of innocent taxpayers face potentially serious tax, financial and personal problems because their identities have been stolen and used for illegal purposes.

Innocent Spouse Claims

Many married taxpayers choose to file joint tax returns because of certain benefits this filing status allows. Both taxpayers are jointly and severally liable for the tax, and any additions to tax, interest or penalties that arise as a result of the joint return — even if they later divorce.

IRS Liens, Levies and Seizures

When it comes to unresolved tax debt, the IRS does not hesitate to take drastic action. Individuals and businesses are often surprised to discover that a tax problem has escalated to a potential IRS lien, bank/wage levy or the seizure of assets like homes, cars and valuable collectables.

The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act ("FATCA")

If you have a financial interest in or signature authority over a foreign financial account, including a bank account, brokerage account, mutual fund, trust or other type of foreign financial account, the Bank Secrecy Act may require you to report the account yearly to the Internal Revenue Service.

Domestic Violence Penal Codes in California

As a general definition, domestic violence entails the use of force, violence, or intimidation against another. In addition, since these are domestic cases it also involves a relationship between the accused and the victim.

Social Media Marketing for Lawyers

Lebanon ohio lawyer Gabriel Moorman writes about the marketing choices of attorneys online and the trend of advertising in the law.

Ryan Widmer Found Guilty in Warren County Bath Tub Case

Warren County Attorney Gabe Moorman Discusses the conviction of the bath tub murderer, Ryan Widmer, in February of 2011.

Officer Hit and Killed in Warren County, Ohio

Discussion of the death of Warren County Officer and charges filed against the driver, Marcus Israel

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