Category Archives: Community
Motorcycle Helmet Regulations for Ohio
Ohio Helmet Law The Ohio motorcycle helmet law states that motorcycle riders in Ohio are required to wear a helmet if they are under the age of 18. Riders with a “novice” license must also wear a helmet whenever operating their rides, regardless of their ages. You don’t have to wear your motorcycle helmet… Read More »
High Fee Annuities Sold to Teachers on Recommendation of Unions
As reported by the Wall Street Journal on December 18, 2019, public school teachers in Florida were placed in annuities by its financial advisers which charged more than double the average fees. Although the unions recommended the annuities, these financial instruments were sold on the idea that everyone, including the unions, would make money…. Read More »
Ex-Juul Executive Files Lawsuit Alleging Company Knowingly Shipped One Million Contaminated Pods
On Oct. 29, Juul Labs, Inc., was hit with a lawsuit filed by an ex-executive of the company claiming that Juul knowingly shipped out over one million contaminated e-cigarette nicotine pods. This comes as Juul is under fire in its role in fueling widespread youth nicotine addiction and as EVALI, the vaping-related lung disease… Read More »
Nearly 1,500 Vaping-Related Lung Disease Cases and 33 Deaths Confirmed by CDC
On Sep. 26, I blogged about the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) investigation of 530 vaping-related illnesses and nine deaths in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Washington, D.C., and 38 states. On Oct. 15, that number rose to a staggering 1,479 cases in 49 states and 33 confirmed deaths. CDC officials estimate that these numbers… Read More »
CDC Updates Case Count in Investigation of Vaping-related Lung Disease and Deaths
Recently, I blogged about the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Sep. 9 warning letter issued to JUUL Labs, Inc. for illegal marketing of its e-cigarette products as safer alternatives than other tobacco products. Of particular concern was JUUL’s marketing tactics directed to youth and young adults. For example, one JUUL representative made several… Read More »
Parent of a Student-athlete? How to Identify and Prevent Concussions in your Child
As the school year takes off, many high school students are eager to begin the fall sports season. But with fall sports starting back up, so are parents’ concerns regarding the threat of concussions and other traumatic brain injuries (TBI) that comes with playing high-contact sports like football. In recent years, there has been… Read More »
CHARITABLE FOUNDATION SPOTLIGHT
In this week’s spotlight, we highlight our Foundation’s involvement with the Sandusky State Theatre. The Murray & Murray Charitable Foundation periodically underwrites programs for children at the historic Sandusky State Theatre. For more information on the theatre’s activities and programs, and to see how you can give back to the community, go to https://www.sanduskystate.com/
How to Know If You Have the Right Insurance Coverage
Car insurance is considered complicated by most people. However, a basic understanding of the various coverages available takes away the guesswork and helps you know what you need, why you need it, and exactly what it will cover. The greatest mistake providers make is to tell you that the other driver’s insurance will pay… Read More »
Murray & Murray stays Green
We are proud to announce that the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association has renewed our firm’s Green Certification.
ASCE Releases Report Cards for Two States, One Region in February
Kentucky, Vermont, and Northeast Ohio received infrastructure report cards from the American Society of Civil Engineers, showing grades that were at or below average. For their overall grades, Vermont received a C and Kentucky a C- while Northeast Ohio garnered an inaugural score of D+ from the group. Gina Beim, chairwoman of the Northeast… Read More »