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 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 February 3, 2021

Here's a roundup of recent legal stories in the news. First Energy agrees to settlement that saves Ohio customers money Ohio Attorney General News Release - FirstEnergy is agreeing to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s demands that the company stop using a clause in House Bill 6 that would have cost its customers an...

Posted in In the news on January 20, 2021

Here's a roundup of recent legal stories in the news. Notable Names on Donald Trump's Pardon List Reuters - Former President Donald Trump issued a flurry of presidential pardons and commutations for 143 people during his last day in office. The people he granted clemency to ranged from rappers to financiers and lobbyists. The...

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 4, 2020

Here's a roundup of recent legal stories in the news. President Trump Vows to Take Election Battle to Supreme Court Law360 - In an early morning press conference, President Donald Trump stated his plans to challenge the results of the presidential election at the U.S. Supreme Court. Trump declared victory in the election while...

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 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 August 26, 2020

Here's a roundup of some major legal stories from the past week. Ohio Representatives Seek to Impeach Governor DeWine THE HILL - Three Republicans in the Ohio House have prepared articles of impeachment against GOP Governor Mike DeWine. Representatives John Becker, Nino Vitale and Paul Zeltwanger allege that DeWine violated residents’ civil liberties with...