Posted in Consumer Protection, Health & Wellness, In the news on November 21, 2023

In a recent legal development, the state of Massachusetts has filed a lawsuit against Meta, alleging that CEO Mark Zuckerberg dismissed worries about Instagram features negatively impacting users' mental health. The lawsuit, unveiled in Suffolk Superior Court, claims that concerns about plastic surgery filters on Instagram and Facebook were raised as early as 2019,...

Posted in Consumer Protection, Health & Wellness, In the news, Medical Malpractice on August 30, 2023

In the digital information age, social media platforms like TikTok have become a breeding ground for content creators, including self-proclaimed "TikTok doctors" who offer medical advice and insights to their followers. While this accessibility to information can be empowering, it also raises important questions about the legal liability that arises when individuals follow the...

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 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 Firm News, In the news on September 2, 2020

Here's a roundup of some major legal stories from the past week. [caption id="attachment_31858" align="alignright" width="514"] Three Elk & Elk partners were recognized in "Best Lawyers."[/caption] Awards for Elk & Elk The Best Lawyers in America © Our firm is proud of its recent accolades. Managing Partner Jay Kelley was awarded Cleveland Lawyer of the...