Posted in In the news on June 4, 2021

Over the past year, a few questions have come up about our Senior Partner, David Elk. "What happened to the other Elk?" "What happened to David Elk?" We're happy to report that Dave is still hard at work but wanted to slow things down and focus more on the important things in life, like...

Posted in Accident & Injury, In the news on June 2, 2021

Pandemic restrictions are easing and summer is almost here. For teens, that means more places to go, lots of free time, summer jobs and activities, and spending time with friends. For new teen drivers, summer also means more time to spend behind the wheel. Getting a driver’s license is an exciting accomplishment for teenagers,...

Posted in Consumer Protection, In the news on April 8, 2021

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is sending out a warning about a new scam involving text messages about unemployment insurance. [caption id="attachment_33864" align="alignright" width="326"] If you receive a text like this, do not respond to it.[/caption] If you received a text like the one pictured, do not respond to it or click any attachments...

Posted in In the news on April 7, 2021

Here's a roundup of recent legal stories in the news. Ohio's new 'stand your ground' law goes into effect WBNS - A law expanding where Ohioans can use lethal force in self-defense went into effect Tuesday. The measure expands the so-called “stand your ground” right from an individual’s house and car to any place,...

Posted in Consumer Protection, In the news on April 7, 2021

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a new warning to the public: if you make or buy a fake COVID-19 vaccination record card, you are breaking the law. The Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General and the FBI are advising the public to be aware of: Individuals selling fake...

Posted in In the news on March 31, 2021

Here's a roundup of recent legal stories in the news. Two Capitol Police Officers Sue Donald Trump The Washington Post - Two Capitol Police officers who battled the mob of Donald Trump supporters that stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6 are suing the former president for the physical and emotional injuries they say they...

Posted in In the news on March 24, 2021

Here's a roundup of recent legal stories in the news. "Hey, stop that vehicle, that lady is drunk" Court News Ohio - Ohio’s highest court is set to hear arguments on whether a passerby’s warning justified a drunken driving stop in a case both sides agree could change how people can alert authorities to...

Posted in In the news on March 17, 2021

Here's a roundup of recent legal stories in the news. Florida Teen Pleads Guilty to Hacking Twitter Accounts of Biden, Celebrities Tampa Bay Times - The teen who took control of well-known Twitter accounts last summer and used them to solicit more than $100,000 in Bitcoin pleaded guilty to state charges Tuesday in exchange...

Posted in In the news on March 10, 2021

Here's a roundup of recent legal stories in the news. Judge Orders LA Sheriff to Name Officers Who Shared Kobe Bryant Crash Photos Courthouse News Service - The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department cannot block Kobe Bryant’s widow from getting the names of four deputies who are accused of sharing photos from the fatal...

Posted in In the news on March 3, 2021

Here's a roundup of recent legal stories in the news. Texas, Mississippi to end mask mandates, allow businesses to reopen at full capacity ABC News - Governor Greg Abbott ended Texas' statewide mask mandate and announced an executive order to allow all businesses to reopen at full capacity. "COVID has not suddenly disappeared," said...