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...

Posted in In the news on March 1, 2021

Women's History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society. It has been observed every March in the United States since 1987. Background The actual celebration of Women’s History Month grew out of a weeklong celebration of women’s contributions to culture, history and society organized by the school district of Sonoma,...

Posted in In the news on February 24, 2021

Here's a roundup of recent legal stories in the news. Grand jury declines to charge officers in Daniel Prude's death CBS News - New York's attorney general announced no officers will be charged following an investigation into the death of Daniel Prude, a 41-year-old Black man who died after being restrained by Rochester police...

Posted in In the news on February 19, 2021

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans. It is a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Ohio's history is full of Black men and women who have helped shape our country. One such person is Ellen Walker Craig-Jones, the first African-American woman to be elected mayor...