Yearly Archives: 2018
Here’s what You Need to Know So Far About the Massive Domestic Airlines Antitrust Settlement
Did you receive an e-mail recently that started like this: Dear Class Member: Our records show you may have purchased a domestic airline ticket from American, Delta, Southwest, United, Continental Airlines, or US Airways between July 1, 2011 and June 14, 2018.” If you’re one of the millions who did, that’s because two major… Read More »
Fall driving: Don’t get left in the dark
Do you find yourself driving in the dark a lot more lately? You’re not alone. With the end of daylight savings time last week many of us are spending more time with those headlights on. With the time change, we now have fewer daylight hours – and increased dangers on the roadways. Since our… Read More »
How ADHD Can Display Differently: Boys vs. Girls
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects adults and children nationwide. Various medical and governmental agencies estimate that between five and 11 percent of children in the United States suffer from ADHD. Most children go undiagnosed until they reach school age and their symptoms become more apparent. However, children as young as the… Read More »
Civil Rights and Tort Claims in Bullying Cases
Bullying in schools, whether involving minors or college students, whether called by another name such as teasing or hazing, is an ever increasing issue in society. In order to tackle this area of law, one first needs to define the acts that constitute the bullying. In addition, one should look at whether there is… Read More »
Tips to Prepare and Prevent Home Fires
Did you know that if a fire starts in your home, you have just two minutes to escape? Here are some safety information and tips from the American Red Cross to help you prepare and prevent a home fire: https://rdcrss.org/2xyt6xl #FireSafety
Hidden Dangers in Your Home
Yikes! Check out the infographic that describes some of the hidden dangers of mold growth and airborne mold spores in the home.
Labor Day Safety
During the Labor Day holidays from 2012-2016, almost 800 people died in #drunkdriving crashes. #drivesober
Distracted drivers could be hit with $100 fines under new Ohio law
COLUMBUS, Ohio–Starting in late October, Ohio’s texting-while-driving ban will be greatly expanded to include any form of distracted driving — from talking on the phone to applying makeup. Gov. John Kasich signed legislation Monday that makes distracted driving a secondary offense in the state. That means when the law takes effect in 90 days,… Read More »
#MeToo: Panelists share experiences of sexual harassment, how to address situations
Attorney Florence Murray recently joined Goss McGinley, a criminal justice instructor at BGSU Firelands, and Sue Ellen McComas, a communications instructor at BGSU Firelands, for a Lunch and Learn panel on sexual harassment and the #MeToo Movement hosted by Huron County Democratic Party Chairwoman Sue Lesch.
100 Members of Congress Ask DOJ to Say Web Access Violates Due Process
These members of Congress were elected to represent the people; all of the people, not just the ones like them. What they are asking our government to do is blatant discrimination against the disabled. The law requires that businesses be accessible to the disabled, in any way that the business opens itself up for… Read More »