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...

Posted in In the news, Product Liability on January 18, 2021

Did you know that the sale of baby walkers is banned in Canada? If the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) gets its way, the same will be true in the United States. Why would the AAP want to ban something as seemingly run-of-the-mill as a baby walker? The answer is simple—baby walkers are dangerous. Baby...

Posted in In the news on January 13, 2021

Here’s a roundup of recent legal stories in the news. Akron Municipal Court Becomes Beacon of Hope Court News Ohio – After years of planning and executing, Akron Municipal Court has become a symbol of hope for survivors of human trafficking who end up in the judicial system. Restore Individual Self-Empowerment (RISE) Court, a...

Posted in Medical Malpractice on January 12, 2021

Each year in the United States, adverse drug events (ADEs)—harm resulting from medication use—cause more than one million visits to hospital emergency departments. Medication errors pose a serious public health issue. Troubling Numbers According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): 82 percent of American adults take at least one medication. 29...

Posted in Health & Wellness on January 7, 2021

Can you guess how long New Year’s resolutions last, on average? If you answered one week, you win a prize. So, what’s the reason that most resolutions fail? Experts used to think that a lack of willpower was the main culprit. It turns out that it is far more nuanced than that. “People who...

Posted in Medical Malpractice on January 5, 2021

Facts about prostate cancer Prostate cancer begins when cells in the prostate gland start to grow out of control. It is a serious health concern, especially for older men. In fact, prostate cancer is the second most common cause of cancer mortality for males in the United States. About one in nine men will...

Posted in In the news on December 30, 2020

Here’s a roundup of recent legal stories in the news. Justice Department Declines To Prosecute Cleveland Officers In Death Of Tamir Rice NPR – The U.S. Department of Justice will not charge any of the officers involved in the fatal shooting of Tamir Rice, a Black 12-year-old boy who was killed by police in...