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 In the news on December 30, 2020

Here's a roundup of recent legal stories in the news. Justice Department Declines To Prosecute Cleveland Officers In Death Of Tamir Rice NPR - The U.S. Department of Justice will not charge any of the officers involved in the fatal shooting of Tamir Rice, a Black 12-year-old boy who was killed by police in...

Posted in In the news on December 23, 2020

Here's a roundup of recent legal stories in the news. Pardons from President Trump NBC News - President Donald Trump pardoned former campaign adviser George Papadopoulos on Tuesday, along with over a dozen other people, including several former congressmen. The White House said that Trump was granting full pardons to 15 people and commuting...

Posted in Consumer Protection, In the news on December 22, 2020

If you experience severe side effects after getting a Covid vaccine, there is basically no one to hold responsible in a U.S. court of law. According to CNBC, the federal government—through the PREP Act—has granted companies like Pfizer and Moderna immunity from liability if something unintentionally goes wrong with their coronavirus vaccines. [caption id="attachment_32723"...

Posted in In the news on December 16, 2020

Here's a roundup of recent legal stories in the news. High Court to Hear NCAA Athlete Education Pay Case ESPN - The Supreme Court (SCOTUS) agreed to review a court decision that the NCAA has said blurred "the line between student-athletes and professionals" by removing caps on education-related money that certain football and basketball...

Posted in Consumer Protection, In the news on December 14, 2020

The Ohio Attorney General's office released a two-page report outlining the basics of identity theft. [caption id="attachment_32628" align="alignright" width="390"] There are many types of identity theft.[/caption] Identity theft occurs when someone steals another person's personal identifying information—like their name, identifying number or credit card number—and uses it to commit fraud or other crimes. Common...

Posted in In the news on December 8, 2020

Here's a roundup of recent legal stories in the news. U.S. government calls for breakup of Facebook NBC News - The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sued to break up Facebook on Wednesday, asking a federal court to force the sell-off of assets such as Instagram and WhatsApp. “Facebook has maintained its monopoly position by...

Posted in In the news on December 2, 2020

Here's a roundup of recent legal stories in the news. DOJ Investigating Pardon Bribery Scheme Reuters - The U.S. Justice Department is investigating a potential crime related to funneling money to the White House in exchange for a presidential pardon. Federal prosecutors in Washington said they had obtained evidence of a bribery scheme in...

Posted in In the news on November 30, 2020

Details The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) is warning people about a new stimulus check scam. If you are using Pandemic Unemployment assistance, you could be targeted. The scam sends messages falsely using the ODJFS logo. It tells recipients that they are approved for a stimulus check. They are asked to...