Posted in In the news on February 17, 2021

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans. It is a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Ohio’s history is full of Black men and women who have helped shape our country. One such person is Justice Jean Murrell Capers, the first African-American woman elected to Cleveland...

Posted in In the news on February 17, 2021

Here’s a roundup of recent legal stories in the news. Citi will have to live with its $900m gaffe Al Jazeera – A United States federal judge said banking giant Citigroup Inc is not entitled to recoup hundreds of millions of dollars of its own money that it mistakenly wired to the lenders of...

Posted in Consumer Protection, In the news on February 15, 2021

You received your COVID-19 vaccine. You’re excited to share the good news on social media. Perhaps you want to encourage others to get a vaccine. That’s completely normal. In fact, it sends a positive message about public health. There’s just one problem. According to the Better Business Burea, sharing a picture of your vaccination...

Posted in In the news on February 10, 2021

Here’s a roundup of recent legal stories in the news. Robinhood Sued Over 20-Year-Old Trader’s Suicide BBC – The parents of a man who killed himself last year have filed a lawsuit against trading app Robinhood over his death. The lawsuit said 20-year-old Alex Kearns mistakenly believed he owed $730,000 when he took his...

Posted in Community Outreach, Firm News on February 5, 2021

Elk & Elk is proud to join the Columbus Blue Jackets in honoring the men and women who serve our country. As the presenting partner of Military Salutes, we‘re excited to celebrate active-duty military members and veterans throughout the NHL season. From left to right: Staff Sergeant Sutphin in an aircraft, at Airman Leadership School and...

Posted in Accident & Injury on February 5, 2021

Auto accidents are a major public health concern. According to the Association for Safe International Travel, approximately 38,000 people die every year in crashes on U.S. roadways. An additional 4.4 million people require medical attention for accident-related injuries. Road crashes cost the U.S. more than $380 million in direct medical costs. After an auto...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Car Accident, Truck Accident on February 4, 2021

When sharing the road with a semi-trailer truck, it is essential to follow safety guidelines. The fact is, most deaths in large truck crashes involve occupants of passenger vehicles. Smaller vehicles—and the people in them—are vulnerable. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, trucks often weigh 20-30 times as much as passenger cars....

Posted in In the news on February 3, 2021

Here’s a roundup of recent legal stories in the news. First Energy agrees to settlement that saves Ohio customers money Ohio Attorney General News Release – FirstEnergy is agreeing to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s demands that the company stop using a clause in House Bill 6 that would have cost its customers an...

Posted in Consumer Protection, In the news on February 2, 2021

Stop us if you have heard this before. COVID-19 scams are on the rise. This time, crooks are taking advantage of the vaccine rollout. Scammers are preying on people’s anxiety. They are luring people to get fake vaccines. In many cases, they are tempting Americans with offers that sound too good to be true....

Posted in In the news on February 1, 2021

Background Black History Month is a yearly celebration of achievements by African Americans. It is a time for recognizing their important role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week.” According to History, this was the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and...