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Jail-time credit not awarded for time under house arrest
Dan Trevas, Supreme Court of Ohio
Supreme Court of Ohio
A criminal defendant is not entitled to jail-time credit while under postconviction house arrest or postconviction electronic monitoring because state law only grants credit to those confined to a public or private facility “intended for penal confinement,” the Ohio Supreme Court ruled recently.
Date Published: September 30, 2020
Wife sentenced to prison in chop shop conspiracy involving the theft of more than 35 vehicles
The United States Attorney's Office Southern District of Ohio
A Columbus woman was sentenced in U.S. District Court recently for conspiring with her husband and others to steal at least 35 vehicles, earning more than half a million dollars by selling their parts.
Date Published: September 30, 2020
Ohio Attorney General set to award grants to help crime victims
Ohio Attorney General's Office
The Ohio Attorney General plans to award an estimated $59 million in grants to groups that provide direct services to crime victims across Ohio, including more than $13 million to help children.
Date Published: September 30, 2020
Expect stunning fall colors throughout Ohio this year
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Fall is a special time of year in Ohio because of the stunning spectrum of colors that will soon transform trees around the state. Throughout the season, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), in partnership with Ohio. Find It Here., will be providing regular updates on the best locations to enjoy the unique activities and beautiful tones of autumn.
Date Published: September 30, 2020
AG Yost's Robocall Enforcement Unit warns of potential scam calls and texts
Ohio Attorney General's Office
An anti-robocall initiative launched six months ago by Attorney General Dave Yost has empowered Ohioans to report 27,931 illegal robocalls in an effort to help the Attorney General fight back against the growing nuisance. In turn, the Robocall Enforcement Unit has analyzed and shared the incoming data to try to put a stop to these illegal calls and texts, including filing a lawsuit to stop this behavior in June.
Date Published: September 29, 2020
Be prepared: 5 steps to build your emergency fund
BrandPoint
(BPT) Many of life's interruptions can't be predicted. Not having funds set aside for unexpected problems can leave you racking up high credit card debt or putting yourself in other difficult financial straits.
Date Published: September 29, 2020
Julian Assange extradition would threaten freedoms of expression and media, says IBAHRI
International Bar Association
As the landmark trial of the founder of Wikileaks Julian Assange resumes, the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) states that a potential extradition of Mr Assange from the United Kingdom to the United States would:
Date Published: September 29, 2020
Man’ false injury claim costs him $33K
Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation
Ohio BWC releases latest fraud convictions
Date Published: September 29, 2020
Workers cannot claim invasion of privacy after direct-observation urine tests
Dan Trevas, Supreme Court of Ohio
Supreme Court of Ohio
When workers at a private company provide urine samples for drug testing under the “direct-observation method” they cannot sue their employer for invasion of privacy, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled recently.
Date Published: September 28, 2020
What’s on the Ohio 529 Plan “Top Ten List?”
Ohio Tuition Trust Authority
You want to make the smartest decision possible in all aspects of your life. When you start saving for your child’s future higher education in Ohio’s 529 Plan, CollegeAdvantage, you will need to select which investment options you would like to place your funds.
Date Published: September 28, 2020
Tips for fueling up for outdoor fall chores
StatePoint
(StatePoint) Along with the fall season comes a range of outdoor chores for homeowners nationwide, from clearing trees and branches after wicked weather strikes to gathering autumn leaves. Here are a few things to consider as you go about fueling your chainsaws, leaf blowers and other lawn care equipment:
Date Published: September 28, 2020
Seven charged in multi-state scheme to purchase vehicles and watercrafts using false and stolen identification documents
The United States Attorney's Office Northern District of Ohio
U.S. Attorney Justin Herdman announced recently that seven individuals were charged for using stolen identities of United States citizens from Puerto Rico and falsified identification documents to fraudulently purchase and finance vehicles and watercrafts from dealerships in Northern Ohio. The charges were made public in a forty-count indictment unsealed in a federal court in the Northern District of Ohio.
Date Published: September 25, 2020
Combatting cybersecurity threats of the COVID-19 era
StatePoint
(StatePoint) New data reveals that in uncertain times, consumers and businesses need even greater vigilance when it comes to their cybersecurity.
Date Published: September 25, 2020
ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law to host virtual IP Fall Institute
American Bar Association
Judges, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office officials, in-house counsel, professors, private practitioners, and U.S. and global industry experts will come together virtually to discuss the latest in intellectual property developments and emerging issues during the ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law’s IP Fall Institute, Sept. 29 through Oct. 2.
Date Published: September 25, 2020
Why protecting your skin matters all year long
StatePoint
(StatePoint) As the seasons change and the weather cools, you may be naturally inclined to pay less attention to the health and appearance of your skin. However, experts say that falling temperatures should not coincide with ditching your skin protection routine.
Date Published: September 25, 2020
Attention police: Stop attacking journalists for doing their jobs
Gene Policinski, Freedom Forum
Freedom Forum
Enough is enough — and too much.
Date Published: September 25, 2020
