Theft laws in Ohio cover many types of crimes, which include embezzlement, with varying penalties. Embezzlement classifies as a white-collar crime, or non-violent crime committed for personal gain. Overview of embezzlement Embezzlement occurs when an individual or...
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Evaluating the different types of asbestos
Asbestos has a few, defining features that are easy to identify with the visible eye. Most of the material consists of stiff, white, stringy fibers that come out of construction materials. Construction workers and property owners in Ohio have to identify the asbestos...
What is the EPA risk evaluation for asbestos?
Are you getting ready to file a claim for asbestos or mesothelioma? If you live in the state of Ohio, there are a few new details you need to be aware of. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently issued a new draft scope of their official risk evaluation...
Can I lose my medical license if I get an OVI?
Criminal charges for driving under the influence or as known in Ohio, an operating while under the influence of alcohol (OVI) charge, is serious. Depending on the details of the allegations these charges can result in a fine, potential prison time, installation of an...
The main elements of burglary in Ohio
Being arrested and charged with burglary can be a very frightening experience. Thankfully, if you've been charged with burglary, you may be able to get your charges reduced or even dropped if you can prove that one or more of the elements of burglary was not present....
Will the US finally ban asbestos? 3 things to know.
Asbestos is a naturally occurring fiber known to cause cancer. It may come as a surprise that although we know this fiber can lead to deadly cancers like mesothelioma, our government has yet to ban its use. It can still be found in products we use very single day....
Asbestos Awareness Week: 3 things to know
The United States Senate recently passed the National Asbestos Awareness Week resolution. This bipartisan resolution marks the first week of April as National Asbestos Awareness Week. The designation serves as an opportunity to remind the public about some important...
Talk to Your Doctor if You Work in High-Risk Asbestos Industries
Asbestos was common in many industries until the discovery of health issues. The US has been regulating asbestos in Cleveland, Ohio, and nationwide since the 1980s. Particular industries still deal with old asbestos products and structures. Workers may get...
4 U.S. companies will pay $26 billion to settle claims they fueled the opioid crisis
The price tag of manufacturing an opioid crisis that led to the deaths of thousands of Americans in Ohio and nationwide is $26 billion. Four pharmaceutical giants have consented to pay this amount to settle the mountain of lawsuits lodged against them. Johnson &...
Former mine worker awarded $36.5 million in ‘bellwether’ asbestos lawsuit
When an American business is accused of injuring dozens or hundreds of people in the same or similar ways, often one person's case is chosen to go to trial first. This is called a "bellwether trial" because the results usually show how the rest of the lawsuits will...