Posted in In the news on December 23, 2020

Here’s a roundup of recent legal stories in the news. Pardons from President Trump NBC News – President Donald Trump pardoned former campaign adviser George Papadopoulos on Tuesday, along with over a dozen other people, including several former congressmen. The White House said that Trump was granting full pardons to 15 people and commuting...

Posted in Consumer Protection, In the news on December 22, 2020

If you experience severe side effects after getting a Covid vaccine, there is basically no one to hold responsible in a U.S. court of law. According to CNBC, the federal government—through the PREP Act—has granted companies like Pfizer and Moderna immunity from liability if something unintentionally goes wrong with their coronavirus vaccines. There is...

Posted in Consumer Protection on December 21, 2020

The United States is a generous country. In 2019, Americans contributed almost $450 billion to charitable causes. Corporate giving increased to $21.09 billion while foundation giving reached an impressive $75.69 billion. In fact, charitable giving accounted for 2.1 percent of gross domestic product in 2018. This is the time of year when people traditionally...

Posted in In the news on December 16, 2020

Here’s a roundup of recent legal stories in the news. High Court to Hear NCAA Athlete Education Pay Case ESPN – The Supreme Court (SCOTUS) agreed to review a court decision that the NCAA has said blurred “the line between student-athletes and professionals” by removing caps on education-related money that certain football and basketball...

Posted in Consumer Protection on December 15, 2020

The holidays are here! Sadly, so too are package thieves. Around the country, more than 1.7 million packages are stolen or go missing every day, adding up to more than $25 million in lost goods and services, according to an analysis by José Holguín-Veras, an engineering professor and director of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute...

Posted in Consumer Protection, In the news on December 14, 2020

The Ohio Attorney General’s office released a two-page report outlining the basics of identity theft. There are many types of identity theft. Identity theft occurs when someone steals another person’s personal identifying information—like their name, identifying number or credit card number—and uses it to commit fraud or other crimes. Common types of identity theft...

Posted in In the news on December 8, 2020

Here’s a roundup of recent legal stories in the news. U.S. government calls for breakup of Facebook NBC News – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sued to break up Facebook on Wednesday, asking a federal court to force the sell-off of assets such as Instagram and WhatsApp. “Facebook has maintained its monopoly position by...

Posted in Health & Wellness on December 4, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has been stressful for many people. Fear and anxiety about the virus can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions. Fortunately, there are healthy ways to cope. Harvard Health lists seven ways to reduce stress brought about by the pandemic. Get enough sleep Inadequate or poor-quality sleep can negatively affect your mood,...

Posted in Health & Wellness on December 3, 2020

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in four Ohioans age 65 will experience a fall this year. In fact, falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for older adults. They can result in hip fractures, broken bones, and head injuries. Even falls without a major injury...

Posted in In the news on December 2, 2020

Here’s a roundup of recent legal stories in the news. DOJ Investigating Pardon Bribery Scheme Reuters – The U.S. Justice Department is investigating a potential crime related to funneling money to the White House in exchange for a presidential pardon. Federal prosecutors in Washington said they had obtained evidence of a bribery scheme in...