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May 2011

May
31
2011

Deaths From Excessive Heat In Group Home Brings Indictment and Not Guilty Plea

As the temperature increases, the risk of injury and/or death to the vulnerable elderly rises as well. It is not only those elderly that live alone that are at risk, but also those that live in group homes and nursing home facilities. The Toledo Blade reported last week on the not guilty plea entered by [...]

May
9
2011

The Fair Labor Standards Act

Employers are under increasing pressure to cut costs. More often than not, employers increasingly look to concessions and reductions from their employees in order to achieve those savings. Some employers in fact cheat their employees in order to improve an employer’s bottom line. The Fair Labor Standards Act, or the FLSA, was enacted by Congress [...]

May
8
2011

FORE! Oh, no…

As all of Ohio is aware, our climate right now is slowly being dragged kicking and screaming toward golf-friendly weather. What a lot of Ohio golfers aren’t aware of are their legal rights and responsibilities on a golf course. Question: Can I get sued if I hit somebody or something with my shot? How about [...]

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