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Boost Retention and Expertise: Ohio State University Offers Certification Program for Election Officials

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — As the 2022 presidential and congressional elections draw closer, the role of election officials is under scrutiny. To help officials stay informed about the constantly evolving election law and technology landscape, The Ohio State University’s John Glenn College of Public Affairs, in partnership with the Ohio Association of Election Officials (OAEO), offers the Ohio Registered Election Official Certification program. According to Aaron Ockerman, executive director of OAEO, many election officials have been leaving the profession in recent years due to increased scrutiny and the complex nature of their jobs. The certification program … Read more

Landmark Jury Verdict: $30M Awarded in Landmark Tire Plant Asbestos Lawsuit

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Madison, WI – A jury in Madison, Wisconsin awarded $30 million in a lawsuit filed against a tire plant by a former employee. The lawsuit alleged that the employee developed serious health issues due to exposure to asbestos at the plant. The jury found that the tire plant had failed to adequately protect its workers from asbestos, a known carcinogen, despite being aware of the risks associated with it. The former employee, whose name has not been disclosed, worked at the plant for several years and was diagnosed with lung cancer linked to asbestos exposure. … Read more

Attorney for Convicted Killer’s Parents Faces $500 Sanction Over Baseless Lawsuit, Vows to Continue Fight for Exoneration

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Naperville, Illinois – A federal judge has imposed a $500 penalty on an attorney representing the parents of Christopher Vaughn, a convicted killer. The judge determined that the attorney, Keith Altman, displayed “reckless indifference” by bringing baseless arguments in a recent lawsuit. However, Altman maintains that the judge’s decision was unwarranted and asserts that he will continue to advocate for Vaughn’s freedom and exoneration. In 2012, a jury in Will County found Vaughn guilty of murdering his wife, Kimberly, and their three children. The bodies were discovered in the family’s SUV parked along a secluded … Read more

Illinois Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Accusing French Montana of Copyright Infringement

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CHICAGO, IL – A federal judge in Illinois has dismissed a lawsuit accusing French Montana of copyright infringement. Eddie Lee Richardson, also known as Hotwire The Producer, had claimed that French Montana’s hit song “Ain’t Worried About Nothin’” illegally sampled from his instrumental track “Hood Pushin’ Weight.” However, Judge Nancy L. Maldonado ruled that the similarities between the two songs were not enough to establish copyright infringement. In her ruling, Judge Maldonado emphasized that the dismissal was a “technical win” for French Montana and should not be seen as a substantive victory. She expressed sympathy … Read more