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Ohio Chief Justice O’Connor named to lead two national court organizations
Staff Report, Supreme Court of Ohio
Supreme Court of Ohio
Ohio Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor has been elected president of the Conference of Chief Justices (CCJ) and chair of the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) Board of Directors. The one-year positions became effective recently during CCJ’s annual conference and NCSC’s Board of Directors meetings in Philadelphia.
Date Published: September 8, 2017
New ways to comparison shop for health care
BrandPoint
(BPT) As our nation seeks solutions to help improve the health care system, there is at least one goal we can all agree on: the importance of making health care quality and cost information more accessible to all Americans.
Date Published: September 8, 2017
ABA House urges changes affecting undocumented immigrants, among other policy decisions
American Bar Association
The American Bar Association House of Delegates, which determines association-wide policy, adopted policies over two days that urges Congress to add courthouses to the “sensitive locations” list for immigration enforcement and licensing groups to admit to the bar undocumented law school graduates under certain circumstances.
Date Published: September 8, 2017
4 simple ways to stay productive and conquer your to-do list
BrandPoint
(BPT) Did you know that in an average week, 75 percent of Americans skip doing something for themselves because they didn't adequately plan or allow enough time for it? Does looking at your to-do list feel so daunting that it discourages you from making any progress at all?
Date Published: September 8, 2017
Canadian man charged with production of child pornography after meeting teen in Ohio
The United States Department of Justice for the Northern District of Ohio
(Cleveland) A Canadian man arrested at a park in Rocky River was charged in federal court with production of child pornography.
Date Published: September 5, 2017
Bill: Old records exempt from public disclosure law may see light of day
KEITH ARNOLD, Daily Reporter Staff Writer
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A bill before members of a committee in the Ohio House of Representatives may be an amateur genealogist's dream.
Date Published: September 5, 2017
Small businesses, chamber oppose bill that would regulate employee hiring details
KEITH ARNOLD, Daily Reporter Staff Writer
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A bill crafted to protect some of the most private information of working individuals has come up against opposition in the Ohio House of Representatives.
Date Published: September 5, 2017
Board of Professional Conduct concludes dual employment of specialized docket employees prohibited
Staff Report, Supreme Court of Ohio
Supreme Court of Ohio
The Board of Professional Conduct recently issued an advisory opinion concerning the dual employment of court employees in both a specialized drug court and a nonprofit drug treatment center under contract with the court.
Date Published: September 5, 2017
Secretary Husted releases new business filing figures for July 2017
Ohio Secretary of State
Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted recently announced 8,800 new entities filed to do business in Ohio throughout the month of July, an increase of 1,279 when compared to the same month in 2016.
Date Published: September 5, 2017
Ohio Inspector General investigation finds no wrongdoing with refunds paid to universities for excess BWC contributions
Ohio Inspector General
The Ohio Inspector General issued a report of investigation recently after receiving a complaint alleging that Ohio’s public universities should not have been issued refunds for excess contributions paid to the Ohio State Insurance Fund because the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (OBWC) used a flawed analysis in calculating the program balance. The complainant further alleged that the fund had a $25 million negative balance at the time the refunds were issued.
Date Published: September 4, 2017
Ohio’s 529 plan ranks first in nation for 5-year performance
Ohio Tuition Trust
SavingForCollege.com, a trusted college-savings industry resource, recently released their nationwide 529 direct plan performances for the first quarter of 2017. CollegeAdvantage Direct 529 Plan has been ranked first overall in the nation at the five-year performance category; fourth overall in three-year performance; and third overall in 10-year performance.
Date Published: September 4, 2017
Tips to be prepared for life-threatening allergic reactions at school
BrandPoint
(BPT) Most people take for granted childhood experiences that mark the end of a school year - a class picnic, a school bake sale or even a game of dodgeball in the schoolyard. But these activities can be a challenge for parents of children with potentially life-threatening (severe) allergies.
Date Published: September 4, 2017
Man pleads guilty to dealing lethal heroin fentanyl mix
The United States Department of Justice for the Southern District of Ohio
(Columbus) Richard R. Edwards, 28, of Columbus, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to distributing heroin and fentanyl that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another.
Date Published: September 4, 2017
Cyber security insurance essential for 21st century business
KEITH ARNOLD, Daily Reporter Staff Writer
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With more and more businesses - small and large - operating in the cloud, and marketing campaigns closely tied to online social media, cyber security insurance has never been more of an asset for the business class.
Date Published: September 4, 2017
ABA and Brennan Center release new manual on judicial diversity
American Bar Association
The American Bar Association Judicial Division and the Brennan Center for Justice at the New York University School of Law recently released Building a Diverse Bench: Selecting Federal Magistrate and Bankruptcy Judges, a manual that provides guidance on how courts can increase diversity among federal magistrate and bankruptcy judges.
Date Published: September 1, 2017
Access to mental health care may be just a virtual visit away
BrandPoint
(BPT) Mental health disorders impact thousands of people every day, including many of our friends, neighbors and co-workers. Everyone reading this likely knows someone struggling with mental illness and is aware of the toll it can take on individuals, families and communities. Mental health challenges do not discriminate - they affect people from all walks of life regardless of age, gender, ethnicity and socioeconomic level.
Date Published: September 1, 2017
Global legal delegates visit the Supreme Court of Ohio
Supreme Court of Ohio
A pair of international legal delegates toured the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center as part of what’s called the Columbus International Program’s “Rule of Law.”
Date Published: September 1, 2017
Fuel tax transparency aim of House Republican bill
KEITH ARNOLD, Daily Reporter Staff Writer
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A northwest Ohio lawmaker wants Ohio motorists to be aware of just how much of the money they fork over at the gas pump goes to taxes.
Date Published: September 1, 2017
Grand jury charges family with money laundering
The United States Department of Justice for the Southern District of Ohio
Father, mother and daughter allegedly laundered $2.9m obtained through fraudulent life-insurance policy
Date Published: August 31, 2017
OSU researchers study breast cancer drug's paradoxical effects
KEITH ARNOLD, Daily Reporter Staff Writer
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Ohio State University researchers examined what they characterize as a cascade of events that lead to metastatic breast cancer in which a leading chemotherapy drug is partly responsible for the further spread of the disease.
Date Published: August 31, 2017
Ohio Industrial Commissioner Karen Gillmor reappointed to second term
Ohio Industrial Commission
Even though she has a career already filled with state and federal public service, Commissioner Karen Gillmor plans to add to her legacy of service as she begins her second term as a Commissioner with the Ohio Industrial Commission (IC) and as Chairman of the Self-Insuring Employers Evaluation Board.
Date Published: August 31, 2017
Looking for balance? Fighting fatigue? Your diet might be a place to start
BrandPoint
(BPT) Adults today are constantly searching for balance in life. While balance can be broadly defined, in simple terms it is rooted in equal proportions. The human body demands an equilibrium in order to sustain proper mental, physical and spiritual health. But, achieving balance can be difficult when everyday personal and environmental stresses (such as work, poor diet, harsh sunlight and pollution) expose the body to cell-damaging oxidative stress.
Date Published: August 31, 2017
Columbus Collaboratory working to boost area's cybersecurity industry
ELISSA COLLOPY, Daily Reporter Staff Writer
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Ohio is making steady progress toward becoming an employment leader in cyber security.
Date Published: August 31, 2017
Twenty-one people indicted in federal court for trafficking heroin in Youngstown and Ravenna
The United States Department of Justice for the Northern District of Ohio
Twenty-one people were indicted in federal court for their roles trafficking heroin and other drugs in the Youngstown and Ravenna areas, law enforcement officials said.
Date Published: August 30, 2017
Cyber security is a booming job field
ELISSA COLLOPY, Daily Reporter Staff Writer
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In recent years public and private sectors alike have experienced cyber security breaches - including more than 80 percent of companies, resulting in lost money, lost jobs and lost personal data, according to Mark Beadles, an information security officer at the Ohio Academic Resources Network and Ohio Technology Consortium.
Date Published: August 30, 2017
