Posted in In the news on September 11, 2020

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3. In Ohio, voters can request a ballot by mail or vote in person. The state also offers early voting. Dates and Deadlines The deadline to register online to vote is Monday, October 5. The deadline for registering by mail to vote is (postmarked by) Monday, October 5. The...

Posted in In the news on September 9, 2020

Here’s a roundup of some legal stories from the past week. Upcoming Vote on Coronavirus Relief Bill ABC News – Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced that the Senate will vote on a GOP-proposed coronavirus relief bill on Thursday. It is another attempt to pass a coronavirus aid bill before the November 3 presidential and...

Posted in Firm News, In the news on September 2, 2020

Here’s a roundup of some major legal stories from the past week. Three Elk & Elk partners were recognized in “Best Lawyers.” Awards for Elk & Elk The Best Lawyers in America © Our firm is proud of its recent accolades. Managing Partner Jay Kelley was awarded Cleveland Lawyer of the Year in The Best...

Posted in Firm News on August 28, 2020

Congratulations are in order for Elk & Elk Distribution Manager Kimberly Triscari, who was awarded Ohio Association for Justice‘s (OAJ) Distinguished Service Award. The award recognizes individuals who go above and beyond to help plaintiffs and plaintiffs’ attorneys in Ohio. Kimberly Triscari was recognized for her service to OAJ. The Ohio Association for Justice...

Posted in In the news on August 26, 2020

Here’s a roundup of some major legal stories from the past week. Ohio Representatives Seek to Impeach Governor DeWine THE HILL – Three Republicans in the Ohio House have prepared articles of impeachment against GOP Governor Mike DeWine. Representatives John Becker, Nino Vitale and Paul Zeltwanger allege that DeWine violated residents’ civil liberties with...

Posted in Firm News on August 21, 2020

Elk & Elk is excited to announce that Managing Partner Jay Kelley, Partner Phillip Kuri and Partner Marilena DiSilvio were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021 Edition. Kelley was also awarded “Lawyer of the Year” for 2021. Jay Kelley Since 2016, Jay Kelley has been recognized by Best Lawyers for his...

Posted in In the news on August 19, 2020

Here’s a roundup of some major legal stories from the past week. Ohio Opioid Case Going to Trial cleveland.com – A lawsuit filed by the state of Ohio against major opioid distributors is scheduled to go to trial in October. The lawsuit aims to hold the defendants responsible for the devastation from the opioid...

Posted in In the news on August 14, 2020

Ohio has a plan to help close the expected shortfall at voting precincts this fall. The idea is to have attorneys serve as poll workers. An order from the Ohio Supreme Court allows state attorneys to receive Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit for serving as precinct election officials on Election Day. Attorneys must earn...

Posted in In the news on August 14, 2020

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) revealed its annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams. Many of the schemes listed relate to COVID-19 and Economic Impact Payments (EIP). The IRS urges the public to constantly be on guard and to look out for others in their lives. “Tax scams tend to rise during tax season...

Posted in In the news on August 12, 2020

Here’s a roundup of some major legal stories from the past week. Is it Legal to Drive on Ohio’s Highway Edge Lines? Dayton Daily News – The Ohio Supreme Court will hear a case next week interpret a traffic law requiring drivers to stay in the lanes marked on the roadway. The question: Can...