Posted in In the news on October 27, 2020

Here's a roundup of recent legal stories in the news. 45 Missing Children Recovered in Ohio's 'Operation Autumn Hope' USA Today - Law enforcement agencies across Ohio collaborated during a monthlong investigation, termed "Operation Autumn Hope," leading to 179 arrests and the recovery of 45 missing children. In total, 109 human trafficking victims were...

Posted in Automobile, In the news, Product Liability, Product Recall on October 27, 2020

The latest American Association for Justice News Brief covers important product safety news. Marijuana Carries Many Health Risks Similar to Tobacco New York Times - Research suggests that smoking marijuana carries many of the same cardiovascular health hazards as smoking tobacco. “Many people think that they have a free pass to smoke marijuana,” Dr....

Posted in In the news, Product Liability, Product Recall on October 20, 2020

The latest American Association for Justice News Brief covers important product safety news. Battery Fires in Electric Cars Automotive News - General Motors, Ford, Hyundai and BMW have had several electric car fires in the past week. Approximately 171,500 electric vehicle (EV) fires took place annually in the US over a recent three-year period,...

Posted in In the news on October 20, 2020

Here's a roundup of recent legal stories in the news. Odell Beckham Jr. and Drake Involved in Lawsuit Yahoo News - A man named Bennett Sipes is suing rapper Drake, Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and Kourtney Kardashian's ex-boyfriend Younes Bendjima over an alleged assault. The incident occurred outside of an L.A. nightclub...

Posted in In the news on October 13, 2020

Here's a roundup of recent legal stories in the news. Notes From Amy Coney Barrett's Confirmation Hearing Reuters - Amy Coney Barrett said on Tuesday at her U.S. Senate confirmation hearing that she is not hostile to the Affordable Care Act. The conservative federal appellate judge declined to specify whether she believes landmark rulings...

Posted in In the news on October 8, 2020

The list below provides information about certain recalls of FDA-regulated products. Food and Beverage Whole cantaloupe, select cut cantaloupe fruit trays and bowls Company name: Meijer Brand name: Kandy Brand, Meijer Brand Recall reason: Salmonella Remedy: Consumers who have purchased this product should throw it away or return the product to the nearest Meijer...

Posted in In the news on October 7, 2020

Here's a roundup of recent legal stories in the news. Amazon Not Liable for Local Teen's Death Medina Gazette - The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Ohio product liability law does not extend to an online marketplace like Amazon.com. In their unanimous decision, justices ruled that Amazon is not defined as a "supplier"...

Posted in In the news on October 5, 2020

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM). Now in its 17th year, NCSAM aims to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity across the country, ensuring that all Americans have the resources they need to be safer and more secure online. This year's theme is "Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart. According to the Department of Homeland...

Posted in In the news on September 30, 2020

Here's a roundup of recent legal stories in the news. Charges Against Former Solon High School Band Director 19 News - A Cuyahoga County grand jury indicted 50-year old Edward Kline with 17 counts of gross sexual imposition and one count of sexual imposition. Documents state the nature of Kline’s alleged crimes, including sexual...

Posted in In the news on September 24, 2020

Here's a roundup of recent legal stories in the news. Grand Jury Indicts One of Three Officers in Breonna Taylor Shooting Courier Journal - A Jefferson County grand jury Wednesday indicted Brett Hankison on three counts of first-degree wanton endangerment. Jurors said several bullets he fired outside Taylor's apartment March 13 went into a neighboring unit where a pregnant...