Ohio

Ohio Courts Warn Citizens of Rising Jury Duty Scam Threats: Don’t Fall for the Impostors!

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Cincinnati, Ohio — A warning has been issued by the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio regarding a rise in jury duty scams targeting residents. Reports indicate that scammers are posing as court officials and demanding payments for supposedly missed jury obligations. According to court representatives, these fraudsters are employing various tactics, such as impersonating federal employees over the phone and threatening individuals with fines or jail time if they fail to make immediate payments. These messages often appear to be legitimate, with scammers using certified mail to bolster their credibility. … Read more

Over 200 Former Employees Unite in Class-Action Lawsuit Against East Ohio Regional Hospital Following Sudden Closure

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MARTINS FERRY, Ohio — Over 200 former employees of the now-closed East Ohio Regional Hospital have filed a class-action lawsuit against the facility’s owner, alleging multiple violations related to its abrupt closure. This group comprises more than half of the hospital’s workforce prior to its shutdown. The lawsuit, driven by attorneys from Gold, Khourey & Turak in Moundsville and Barkan Meizlish DeRose Cox based in Columbus, claims the hospital failed to provide the required 60-day notice under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, along with withholding wages owed to employees. The legal teams … Read more

Ohio Lawmakers Take Action Amid Surge in Dog Attacks, Introducing Bill to Strengthen Dog Warden Authority

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CINCINNATI — A recent series of dog attacks in Colerain Township has spurred lawmakers in Ohio to reconsider the state’s existing laws governing animal control. Following violent incidents involving loose dogs, including attacks on multiple residents, state representatives have introduced a bill aimed at enhancing the response by dog wardens. Phil Schmidt was one of the victims when three dogs breached his property. “A big dog immediately charged at me, and I found two of my chickens dead,” he recounted, detailing the upheaval during the attack. The confrontation escalated when the dog bit his leg. … Read more

Empowering Ohio Lawyers: Strategies to Counteract Tyranny in Law Firms

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In a significant move often overlooked within the legal community, lawyers in Ohio have powerful instruments at their disposal to combat what they view as the overreach of authority within their own law firms. This issue, though rarely spotlighted, is crucial for maintaining ethical standards and aligning with justice, not only internally but also in the broader legal services they provide. Professional responsibility in the legal field is not only about defending clients but also about ensuring the firm itself adheres to the highest ethical standards. In Ohio, there are specific procedures and legal tools … Read more