Posted in Uncategorized on January 30, 2021

Ride-share services are invaluable to most people nowadays. Not only is it convenient for those who may not have another means of transportation, but it can aid in the fight against drunk driving. People have become more accustomed to calling for a rideshare after a night of drinking. According to the U.S. News, drunk...

Posted in In the news on January 27, 2021

Here’s a roundup of recent legal stories in the news. Biden targets private prisons in criminal justice reform push Reuters – President Joe Biden is taking aim at private prisons with an executive order that would curtain the federal government’s use of them. Under the new policies, the Department of Justice will not renew...

Posted in Community Outreach on January 25, 2021

Elk & Elk is proud to join the Columbus Blue Jackets in honoring the men and women who serve our country. As the presenting partner of Military Salutes, we‘re excited to celebrate active-duty military members and veterans throughout the NHL season. This month’s Military Salute recognizes Herbert Barritt. Name: Herbert Barritt Hometown: West Wheeling, Ohio Military...

Posted in In the news, Workplace Injuries and Claims on January 21, 2021

On January 12, 2021, Governor Mike DeWine signed into law House Bill (H.B.) 352, which makes significant changes to how employment discrimination claims will be managed in Ohio. The new statute: H.B. 352 changes Ohio employment discrimination laws. Reduces the state’s previous six-year statute of limitations to two years Eliminates individual liability in discrimination...

Posted in In the news on January 20, 2021

Here’s a roundup of recent legal stories in the news. Notable Names on Donald Trump’s Pardon List Reuters – Former President Donald Trump issued a flurry of presidential pardons and commutations for 143 people during his last day in office. The people he granted clemency to ranged from rappers to financiers and lobbyists. The...

Posted in In the news, Product Liability on January 18, 2021

Did you know that the sale of baby walkers is banned in Canada? If the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) gets its way, the same will be true in the United States. Why would the AAP want to ban something as seemingly run-of-the-mill as a baby walker? The answer is simple—baby walkers are dangerous. Baby...

Posted in In the news on January 13, 2021

Here’s a roundup of recent legal stories in the news. Akron Municipal Court Becomes Beacon of Hope Court News Ohio – After years of planning and executing, Akron Municipal Court has become a symbol of hope for survivors of human trafficking who end up in the judicial system. Restore Individual Self-Empowerment (RISE) Court, a...

Posted in Uncategorized on January 13, 2021

Dogs are one of the most popular pets. People also often use them as guards to keep their property safe. At Elk & Elk Co., Ltd., our Seattle dog bite injury lawyers know not every dog is friendly and not every owner is responsible. When you combine an aggressive dog with a bad owner,...

Posted in Medical Malpractice on January 12, 2021

Each year in the United States, adverse drug events (ADEs)—harm resulting from medication use—cause more than one million visits to hospital emergency departments. Medication errors pose a serious public health issue. Troubling Numbers According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): 82 percent of American adults take at least one medication. 29...

Posted in Uncategorized on January 11, 2021

Surgical errors are one of the leading causes of death for patients in the United States. Medical errors are a serious public health problem and pose a substantial threat to patient safety. An “active error” occurs when a physician does something incorrectly in the operating room, thus creating a surgical mistake. 1. Surgery on the wrong...