In the past few years, Roger Ailes,1 Bill O’Reilly,2 Harvey Weinstein,3 Mark Halperin,4 and Travis Kalanick5 (to name a few) have been accused of—and in many cases settled substantial claims for—sexual harassment or sexual assault. Whether this is simply the way things have always have been or instead how things have become, sexual harassment is […]
What Families Can Do If a Loved One Is Being Taken Advantage Of: Avoiding Elder Financial Abuse
Caring for an elderly parent, relative, or other loved one can be a difficult task. Busy schedules will not always permit you to commit the time you would like to assisting your loved one. Often times, families choose to take on the assistance of a caretaker who can help when you are unable to. This […]
In Wrongful Death Civil Case, the Spouse May Not Be Suitable to File the Lawsuit
INTRODUCTION After a death in Ohio involving wrongful conduct, the probate court of the county where the victim died determines who will represent the estate of the decedent. When the decedent was married at the time of their death, an issue before the probate court is whether the court may look beyond the fact that […]
GUARDIANSHIPS: What is it, When is it necessary, and How to become one
Senior citizens are inherently at a higher risk of fraud and financial abuse. Fraud and financial scams targeting seniors are widespread. Estimates put it at up to $3 Billion a year. While it may seem like con artists and thieves are the common perpetrators of heartless crimes targeting senior citizens, it often is someone else, someone much closer. In order to protect against the elder against close friends and family trying to take advantage, a guardianship may be needed.
Sexual Harassment & Retaliation: What to do When it Happens to You
Sexual harassment plagues far too many workplace environments. Women regularly call us reporting sexual misconduct throughout Ohio. From Dayton, Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Springfield, Urbana, and beyond. Technology and social media encourage behaviors that lead to sexual harassment, portraying them as fantasies. Sexual harassment is not a fantasy. It is harassment and nothing more. Employers are […]