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...

Posted in In the news on November 24, 2020

Here's a roundup of recent legal stories in the news. Ohio likely to require nuclear reactor audit before renewing bailout Reuters - Ohio’s legislature will likely require the owner of two nuclear power reactors to prove they need financial assistance to remain in service. This follows a bribery scandal related to the passage of...

Posted in In the news on November 17, 2020

Here's a roundup of recent legal stories in the news. An RBG Moment? Law School Applications Are Way Up LAW.COM - As of Monday, the total number of law school applicants was up 32 percent compared to this time a year ago. The number of applications submitted thus far is up nearly 57 percent....

Posted in In the news on November 11, 2020

Here's a roundup of recent legal stories in the news. Supreme Court Looks Willing to Leave Obamacare Intact CNBC - The Affordable Care Act seems likely to withstand its third challenge at the Supreme Court. During Tuesday's arguments in a case seeking to eliminate Obamacare, two of the court’s conservatives judges indicated they would...

Posted in In the news on November 9, 2020

A New Trend The coronavirus has changed consumer behavior, as shopping has shifted online. Companies are racing to adapt. The pandemic has forced many brick-and-mortar businesses to either begin or improve their efforts in the digital space as consumers seek great online shopping experiences to help them purchase their holiday gifts and supplies. E-commerce...