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...

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...