Laws and regulations can be passed at the city, county, state and federal levels. Laws tend to pile up in the dark and dusty corners of government. We rarely go back and clean out these old laws by officially repealing them. As a result, there are some truly strange...
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How To Hire The Best Injury Attorney
After an injury or tragic death, the last thing a family wants to do is look for a lawyer. Hiring a lawyer quickly is important but can be difficult. Even when a person has ample time to conduct due diligence, finding the best lawyer can be difficult because of the...
How Does No-Fault Insurance Work In Kentucky?
Kentucky is one of several states that uses a "No-Fault" system for motor vehicle accident. What this means is that if you're involved in an accident in Kentucky, you will have coverage for medical bills, lost wages and other costs, no matter who is at fault for the...
Finding And Preserving Evidence After A Truck Accident Or Car Crash
At , we are sometimes asked what separates us from other law firms that claim to handle truck wreck and car crash cases involving catastrophic injuries and deaths. Well, one of the major differences is our attention to detail and our...
What Can I Expect After Hiring A Personal Injury Attorney?
Case Set-Up First StepSo, you've just experienced probably what was the most terrifying event in your life, right?You're injured, your car is destroyed, and medical bills are piling up. Everyone is saying that you should sue the person that did this to you. So, you...
Quick Primer on the Sealing of Criminal Records
Ohio has recently expanded the eligibility for sealing one's criminal record. Ohio law now permits up to five low level felonies to be sealed so long as a defendant does not have anything more serious on his or her record. It also permits potentially unlimited...
Not Enough: Roman Catholic Diocese of Columbus reveals only names of abusive clergy.
Today, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Columbus, Ohio released a list of clergy who have been credibly accused of sexually abusing minors. Publication of the list is important for survivors, because it gives them validation. Simply seeing a perpetrator’s name on a list...
Title IX Is Not A Finished Product
"Misconceptions, myths, and outright lies," claims the Boston Globe regarding the rationales that underlie the proposed Title IX amendments. The question is whether the regulations, which govern university "sexual assault" hearings, need amendment, or whether they are...
Victory At Trial Is Not Just About Money For Child Sex Abuse Victims
By Konrad KircherSUMMARYChild sex abuse victims often delay in reporting their abuse. They fear that no one will believe them, and they blame themselves for the abuse. When they do come forward, they need validation. I was very proud to assist a very brave 19-year-old...
Sex Education: A FAQ blog series about sex crimes in Ohio
Sex Education, Part One:Let's Talk About "Sex" Most Americans grow up with sex education being a separate unit in their Health class in 4th or 5th grade. Awkward pictures and videos are used to explain the biological and anatomical processes behind sexual...

