Consent Title IX sexual misconduct investigations and hearings typically focus on whether consent was provided for any sexual contact or sexual activity that occurred. However, most Title IX investigations on college campuses are not investigating force-based sexual...
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Motorcyclists are the most at-risk users of the road
If you ride a motorcycle, chances are you have seen some close calls on the road. With spring and summer riding season finally here, you might be anxious to take your first long ride of the year. But, it is important to be aware of the potential dangers other drivers...
Administrative License Suspension Questions: Driving Privileges After An Ohio OVI Arrest
How can the government take my license before I am convicted of a crime?We all know that we are innocent unless and until proven guilty in this country. Yet, after an OVI accusation, it feels as though punishment is served prior to any conviction and without due...
One-Million Dollar Policy Limit Settlement In Motorcycle Case
Charles M. Rittgers, pictured here with a local treasure hunter, recently resolved a case prior to trial for the maximum policy limit of one-million dollars. The metal-detector in this picture was used to find the motorcycle's headlamp that detached during the crash....
What Insurance Coverages Are Available For People Injured In An Uber Or By An Uber Driver?
UberCab, now known as Uber, began in 2009 by founders Garrett Camp and Travis Kalanick in San Francisco. Over the years, the company has increasingly gained popularity with Millennials as a form of transportation and a convenient way to avoid DUIs. There are over...
When And Where Should I File A Claim Against 3M?
When pursuing a defective ear plug claim against 3M for its Combat Arms Earplug (Version 2), you have at least two potential states you could file your lawsuit. The first state is the state where you used the defective Combat Arms Earplug (Version 2) and/or sustained...
What You Need To Say To The Police In Order To Get A Lawyer?
If you are being questioned by the police and want a lawyer, you need to make a clear statement indicating you want a lawyer before your right to counsel is triggered.Criminal defense lawyers are dismayed at the dismantling of constitutional rights in recent years. We...
The Underlying Whistleblower Lawsuit Against 3M
On May 12, 2016, Moldex-Metric, Inc. ("Moldex"), in the name of the United States Government, filed a lawsuit against 3M company for false statements it made to the government regarding the safety of the dual-ended Combat Arms Earplug (Version 2), which 3M sold to the...
Do You Really Need To Pay Extra For Auto Rental Insurance?
The Ohio Department of Insurance provides the following guidelines to help you decide if paying for the extra insurance is right for you.What are you really paying for when opting for rental coverage?Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) It is important to remember that this...
Collision While Ubering? What You Need To Know About Coverage.
Ride-sharing options, such as Uber, have exploded in popularity since Uber's release date in 2009 (originally called Ubercab). The increase in popularity means more and more automobile collisions involving Uber and other ride sharing vehicles. Motor vehicle collisions...

