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...

Posted in In the news on January 27, 2021

Here’s a roundup of recent legal stories in the news. Biden targets private prisons in criminal justice reform push Reuters – President Joe Biden is taking aim at private prisons with an executive order that would curtain the federal government’s use of them. Under the new policies, the Department of Justice will not renew...

Posted in Community Outreach on January 25, 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. This month’s Military Salute recognizes Herbert Barritt. Name: Herbert Barritt Hometown: West Wheeling, Ohio Military...

Posted in In the news, Workplace Injuries and Claims on January 21, 2021

On January 12, 2021, Governor Mike DeWine signed into law House Bill (H.B.) 352, which makes significant changes to how employment discrimination claims will be managed in Ohio. The new statute: H.B. 352 changes Ohio employment discrimination laws. Reduces the state’s previous six-year statute of limitations to two years Eliminates individual liability in discrimination...

Posted in In the news on January 20, 2021

Here’s a roundup of recent legal stories in the news. Notable Names on Donald Trump’s Pardon List Reuters – Former President Donald Trump issued a flurry of presidential pardons and commutations for 143 people during his last day in office. The people he granted clemency to ranged from rappers to financiers and lobbyists. The...