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Ohio’s Judicial Release Law: Update
Judicial release, a form of early release from prison, is now being granted to Ohio inmates due to COVID-19. Inmates who face health risks related to the pandemic and meet other criteria may qualify. Graham Law’s criminal defense lawyers can help an inmate serving time for a misdemeanor or felony file a petition for judicial …
Holding The Police Liable for Violating Your Civil Liberties
What happens when police officers violate the civil liberties of citizens while enforcing the law? This question is front and center following the recent death of a Minneapolis man while in police custody. Can you sue the police? The short answer is yes. A federal statute known as Section 1983 of the Civil Rights Act …
Ohio Ranks Fifth in Nation for Nursing Home Deficiencies
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought renewed focus to nursing home deficiencies, and nursing home residents have been particularly hard hit by the coronavirus, both in Ohio and nationwide. Around one-third of all U.S. coronavirus deaths are linked to long-term care facilities. A staggering 70 percent of Ohio’s known COVID-19 deaths have occurred among patients at …
Business Interruption Insurance Lawsuits Rise with COVID-19 Pandemic
Business interruption insurance is intended to replace lost income and other costs when the insured’s business can’t operate. Yet, in the midst of the new coronavirus pandemic, thousands of small business owners, who were forced to close their operations by government order or who have a substantial loss in business income, are being told by …
Ohio Workers’ Compensation Allowing Some COVID-19 Claims
Ohio State Workers’ Compensation law currently covers 22 occupational diseases. The scheduled occupational diseases range from anthrax and lead poisoning to conditions related to industrial processes involving the use of radioactive substances in luminous paint. Now, two bills have been introduced that would make COVID-19 an occupational disease under state workers’ comp law, under certain …
Estate Planning is Fundamental to Your Peace-of-Mind
Time and experience have shown that having a Last Will and Testament (a Will) and Directives (Health Care Power of Attorney and Financial Power of Attorney) are some of the most fundamental acts of kindness you can show toward your loved ones. These Ohio estate planning documents help your family know your wishes and avoid …
Ohioans Risk Penalties For Ignoring Coronavirus “Stay-at-Home” Order
Ohio’s Stay-At-Home Order Now In Effect In response to the new coronavirus, COVID-19, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton issued a “stay-at-home” order for Ohioans that went into effect at 11:59 p.m. on March 23 and will last until at least April 6. Under the order, people can only …
Ohio Extends Unemployment Benefits for Jobs Affected by Coronavirus
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has issued an executive order that extends unemployment benefits to Ohioans unable to work due to COVID-19 (coronavirus). In addition, the one week waiting period before receiving benefits is waived, and payments will be expedited. The moves come as Ohio, the nation, and the world grapple with an outbreak of the …