Posted in In the news on October 20, 2020

Here’s a roundup of recent legal stories in the news. Odell Beckham Jr. and Drake Involved in Lawsuit Yahoo News – A man named Bennett Sipes is suing rapper Drake, Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and Kourtney Kardashian’s ex-boyfriend Younes Bendjima over an alleged assault. The incident occurred outside of an L.A. nightclub...

Posted in In the news on October 13, 2020

Here’s a roundup of recent legal stories in the news. Notes From Amy Coney Barrett’s Confirmation Hearing Reuters – Amy Coney Barrett said on Tuesday at her U.S. Senate confirmation hearing that she is not hostile to the Affordable Care Act. The conservative federal appellate judge declined to specify whether she believes landmark rulings...

Posted in In the news on October 8, 2020

The list below provides information about certain recalls of FDA-regulated products. Food and Beverage Whole cantaloupe, select cut cantaloupe fruit trays and bowls Company name: Meijer Brand name: Kandy Brand, Meijer Brand Recall reason: Salmonella Remedy: Consumers who have purchased this product should throw it away or return the product to the nearest Meijer...

Posted in In the news on October 7, 2020

Here’s a roundup of recent legal stories in the news. Amazon Not Liable for Local Teen’s Death Medina Gazette – The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Ohio product liability law does not extend to an online marketplace like Amazon.com. In their unanimous decision, justices ruled that Amazon is not defined as a “supplier”...

Posted in In the news on October 5, 2020

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM). Now in its 17th year, NCSAM aims to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity across the country, ensuring that all Americans have the resources they need to be safer and more secure online. This year’s theme is “Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart. According to the Department of Homeland...

Posted in Firm News on October 2, 2020

Michael Mogill, founder and CEO of Crisp Video, hosts the Game-Changing  Attorney podcast. Each episode features law firm entrepreneurs and market leaders — people who flourish in the face of adversity, challenge the status quo and define what it means to be a game-changer. Mogill’s latest guest was Elk & Elk Managing Partner Jay...

Posted in In the news on September 30, 2020

Here’s a roundup of recent legal stories in the news. Charges Against Former Solon High School Band Director 19 News – A Cuyahoga County grand jury indicted 50-year old Edward Kline with 17 counts of gross sexual imposition and one count of sexual imposition. Documents state the nature of Kline’s alleged crimes, including sexual...

Posted in In the news on September 24, 2020

Here’s a roundup of recent legal stories in the news. Grand Jury Indicts One of Three Officers in Breonna Taylor Shooting Courier Journal – A Jefferson County grand jury Wednesday indicted Brett Hankison on three counts of first-degree wanton endangerment. Jurors said several bullets he fired outside Taylor’s apartment March 13 went into a neighboring unit where a pregnant...

Posted in In the news on September 16, 2020

Here’s a roundup of recent legal stories in the news. Ohio Enacts COVID-19 Liability Shield Law360 – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a law that shields businesses, health care providers and schools from civil liability for coronavirus-related injury and wrongful death suits. More than a dozen other states have similar provisions in place. The...

Posted in In the news on September 15, 2020

The four candidates running for the Ohio Supreme Court will take part in a virtual forum on October 9, according to a cleveland.com story by Laura Hancock. Participants will be: Sharon L. Kennedy (incumbent) John P. O’Donnell (challenger) Judith L. French (incumbent) Jennifer L. Brunner (challenger) Get to know the candidates for the Ohio...