Posted in In the news on July 22, 2020

Here’s a roundup of some major legal stories from the past week. Burger King vs. Vegans St. Louis Post-Dispatch – A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against Burger King. The fast-food giant was accused of deceiving customers into thinking it cooked its “Impossible Whopper” on different grills than the ones used to cook beef...

Posted in In the news on July 15, 2020

Here’s a roundup of some major legal stories from the past week. George Floyd’s Family Files Lawsuit CNBC – Members of George Floyd’s family filed a lawsuit in federal court against the city of Minneapolis and the four police officers involved in his death. The suit alleges that the officers violated Floyd’s constitutional rights....

Posted in Leisure on July 14, 2020

COVID-19 has put a serious damper on vacation plans. Closures, restrictions and quarantines have made air travel challenging. The good news is that there’s plenty to enjoy right in our backyard. Here are some destinations worth checking out in the Buckeye State. Please note: It’s important to follow all protocols put in place by...

Posted in In the news on July 8, 2020

Here’s a roundup of some major legal stories from the past week. Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Robocalls NPR – The Supreme Court upheld a law that prohibits robocalls to cellphones. They also removed the exception for government-debt collection calls. Justices Stephen Breyer, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Elena Kagan dissented. Read the full story....

Posted in Medical Malpractice on July 6, 2020

The Study In July 2019, the University of Manchester’s Dr. Maria Panagioti published an alarming study. It revealed that more than 10 percent of patients are harmed during their medical care. Half of those injuries are preventable. Even worse, 12 percent of the preventable errors led to permanent disability or death. The findings came...

Posted in In the news on July 1, 2020

Here’s a roundup of some major legal stories from the past week. Coronavirus Regulations Law360 – COVID-19 cases surged in many regions throughout the country. As a result, multiple governors paused reopening plans. LexisNexis has state-by-state data on coronavirus legislation and executive orders. Read the full story. Judge Temporarily Halts Mary Trump’s Book Slate...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Automobile, Car Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Truck Accident on July 1, 2020

With well over 11 million residents, Ohio is the seventh most populated state in the country. As a result, automobile accidents are an everyday occurrence. The Ohio Department of Public Safety published a list of crash statistics for some of the largest counties in the state. If you’ve been injured in an accident, contact...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Health & Wellness on June 25, 2020

On average, 40 children and hundreds of pets die each year from vehicular heatstroke in unattended cars. In 2022, 33 children and 54 animals died from heat-related injuries. It only takes minutes for temperatures inside vehicles to spike to dangerous levels. For example, on an 80-degree day, the temperature inside a car can rise to approximately… read more

Posted in In the news on June 24, 2020

Here’s a roundup of some major legal stories from the past week. Google, The Justice Department and Rupert Murdoch Bloomberg – Media mogul Rupert Murdoch is closing in on a big win against rival Google. The Justice Department is preparing to file an antitrust lawsuit against the multinational tech company. Media groups, like Murdoch’s...

Posted in In the news on June 16, 2020

Here’s a roundup of some major legal stories from the past week. LGBTQ Rights CNN – The Supreme Court ruled that federal civil rights law protects gay, lesbian and transgender workers. The decision is a huge win for LGBTQ rights. The landmark 6-3 ruling will extend protections to millions of workers. Read the full...