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Victims of attorney theft awarded more than $93K from state fund

KEITH ARNOLD, Daily Reporter Staff Writer

Copyright 2010, The Daily Reporter, 580 S. High St., Columbus, OH.

Former clients of a Hamilton County attorney were awarded in excess of $20,000 from the Supreme Court's Board of Commissioners of the Clients' Security Fund of Ohio - the highest figure paid out for a single attorney in the board's latest round of awards. Read More of "Victims of attorney theft awarded more than $93K from state fund"

Date Published: March 12, 2010

Female justices say legal profession is becoming more blind to gender

JACKIE NASH, Daily Reporter Staff Writer

Copyright 2010, The Daily Reporter, 580 S. High St., Columbus, OH.

Forty years ago, it was considered unusual for a woman to become a justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio. However, women have come a long way in the legal world, according to some female Ohio justices and seeing a woman behind the bench today is not exactly an eye-opener. Read More of "Female justices say legal profession is becoming more blind to gender"

Date Published: March 12, 2010

Supreme Court seeks public comment on en banc amendment

KEITH ARNOLD, Daily Reporter Staff Writer

Copyright 2010, The Daily Reporter, 580 S. High St., Columbus, OH.

Proposed amendments to the Rules of Practice of the Supreme Court of Ohio are available for review and comment as the state's high court has announced a public comment period until April 6. Read More of "Supreme Court seeks public comment on en banc amendment"

Date Published: March 12, 2010

Ohio women's group urges Congress to pass climate legislation

JACKIE NASH, Daily Reporter Staff Writer

Copyright 2010, The Daily Reporter, 580 S. High St., Columbus, OH.

A member of the League of Women Voters of Ohio traveled to Capitol Hill Tuesday, March 9th, to push for federal climate change legislation that the group says would reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S., reduce global warming, help spur the economy and create millions of jobs. Read More of "Ohio women's group urges Congress to pass climate legislation"

Date Published: March 12, 2010

Due to recession, employment of Seniors helping a younger, more educated clientele

RICK ADAMCZAK, Daily Reporter Staff Writer

Copyright 2010, The Daily Reporter, 580 S. High St., Columbus, OH.

Workers who have put in their time behind the desk and are in the twilight of their careers often daydream of their approaching retirement days on the golf course, beach or doing volunteer work. Read More of "Due to recession, employment of Seniors helping a younger, more educated clientele"

Date Published: March 12, 2010

River anglers reminded of wading safety tips

(Columbus) With the start of the popular “walleye run” along the Maumee and Sandusky rivers and other early spring fishing opportunities soon to begin, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) advises anglers to observe important safety tips while wading and boating in pursuit of their favorite game fish. Read More of "River anglers reminded of wading safety tips"

Date Published: March 12, 2010

10th District says man failed to delineate specific objection to earlier Industrial Commission ruling

KEITH ARNOLD, Daily Reporter Staff Writer

Copyright 2010, The Daily Reporter, 580 S. High St., Columbus, OH.

A Franklin County appellate court overruled the objections of a Warren man seeking workers' compensation benefits for loss of use of both legs in an appeal of an earlier ruling by the Industrial Commission of Ohio. Read More of "10th District says man failed to delineate specific objection to earlier Industrial Commission ruling"

Date Published: March 11, 2010

Sponsor: Bill would close SORN 'loopholes'

JACKIE NASH, Daily Reporter Staff Writer

Copyright 2010, The Daily Reporter, 580 S. High St., Columbus, OH.

Legislation was introduced last week in the Ohio General Assembly to close gaps in Ohio's Sex Offender Registration and Notification law and help prevent incidents similar to Cleveland's Imperial Avenue murders, a case in which 11 female bodies were discovered in the home of sex offender Anthony Sowell. Read More of "Sponsor: Bill would close SORN 'loopholes' "

Date Published: March 11, 2010

Sponsor says bill would give push to capital improvement projects

JACKIE NASH, Daily Reporter Staff Writer

Copyright 2010, The Daily Reporter, 580 S. High St., Columbus, OH.

House Bill 462, introduced last week in the Ohio General Assembly, would make capital reappropriations for the biennium ending June 30, 2012, and certain capital appropriations. Read More of "Sponsor says bill would give push to capital improvement projects"

Date Published: March 11, 2010

Division of Travel and Tourism wants more money to promote Ohio, bring in visitors

RICK ADAMCZAK, Daily Reporter Staff Writer

Copyright 2010, The Daily Reporter, 580 S. High St., Columbus, OH.

The busy time of the year for leisure travel and tourism is fast-approaching, but don't look for Ohio to have as many media ads luring potential travelers as other states in the region. Read More of "Division of Travel and Tourism wants more money to promote Ohio, bring in visitors"

Date Published: March 11, 2010

Push for privacy shouldn’t come at expense of other freedoms

Gene Policinski, First Amendment Center

Inside the First Amendment

Beliefs about the right to privacy are colliding ever more frequently with claims of free expression in a Web-wired world. Read More of "Push for privacy shouldn’t come at expense of other freedoms"

Date Published: March 11, 2010

Lawsuit filed by Legal Aid Firm on behalf of individuals denied timely access to Medicaid benefits

(Toledo) A lawsuit filed in federal court this month seeks to change the manner in which the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) processes applications for Medicaid for the disabled. The class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio on behalf of disabled, low-income residents of Ohio. Read More of "Lawsuit filed by Legal Aid Firm on behalf of individuals denied timely access to Medicaid benefits"

Date Published: March 10, 2010

OSU to host sustainable transportation symposium

RICK ADAMCZAK, Daily Reporter Staff Writer

Copyright 2010, The Daily Reporter, 580 S. High St., Columbus, OH.

National transportation authorities are expected to participate in "Moving Ahead 2010: Sustainable Transportation Solutions for the 21st Century," a conference scheduled for May 2-4 at The Ohio State University. Read More of "OSU to host sustainable transportation symposium"

Date Published: March 10, 2010

Claim rightfully dismissed due to court's lack of jurisdiction, appeals judges rule

KEITH ARNOLD, Daily Reporter Staff Writer

Copyright 2010, The Daily Reporter, 580 S. High St., Columbus, OH.

A Franklin County appellate court upheld the Ohio Court of Claims determination that it lacked subject-matter jurisdiction in the claim brought by a Southeastern Correctional Institution inmate against the Lancaster corrections facility in which he was incarcerated. Read More of "Claim rightfully dismissed due to court's lack of jurisdiction, appeals judges rule"

Date Published: March 10, 2010

Ohio trucking industry starting to show glimmers of improvement

RICK ADAMCZAK, Daily Reporter Staff Writer

Copyright 2010, The Daily Reporter, 580 S. High St., Columbus, OH.

With the economy showing some signs of life, the trucking industry in Ohio is stabilizing, according to industry leaders. Read More of "Ohio trucking industry starting to show glimmers of improvement"

Date Published: March 10, 2010

Governor Strickland presented with first Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp

(Columbus) Governor Ted Strickland last week was presented with an inaugural Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp during an event at his Statehouse office. The stamp, a new initiative of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife, is a meaningful way for Ohioans and others to help conserve, enhance and restore native wildlife and its habitat. Read More of "Governor Strickland presented with first Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp"

Date Published: March 10, 2010

Increased hiring of temp workers could be sign of job recovery, according to analysts

RICK ADAMCZAK, Daily Reporter Staff Writer

Copyright 2010, The Daily Reporter, 580 S. High St., Columbus, OH.

A couple of recent reports indicate that companies are hiring more temporary workers, a sign that could point to the start of an improving job market. Read More of "Increased hiring of temp workers could be sign of job recovery, according to analysts "

Date Published: March 10, 2010

Justices to distinguish components of filing criminal complaint with court

KEITH ARNOLD, Daily Reporter Staff Writer

Copyright 2010, The Daily Reporter, 580 S. High St., Columbus, OH.

An attorney for the city of Zanesville defended the city's position on filing a criminal complaint with local municipal court - that the act of filing comprises delivering the complaint to the clerk who assigns a case number and places the document in a case file - during arguments before Supreme Court of Ohio on the morning of Tuesday, March 9th. Read More of "Justices to distinguish components of filing criminal complaint with court"

Date Published: March 9, 2010

Ohio groups back Congress' concept of Consumer Financial Protection Agency

JACKIE NASH, Daily Reporter Staff Writer

Copyright 2010, The Daily Reporter, 580 S. High St., Columbus, OH.

Business organizations and interested parties statewide are backing national efforts encouraging U.S. senators to help bolster businesses and consumers by creating a Consumer Financial Protection Agency. Read More of "Ohio groups back Congress' concept of Consumer Financial Protection Agency"

Date Published: March 9, 2010

Sponsor says legislation would hold Ohio's home health agencies more accountable

JACKIE NASH, Daily Reporter Staff Writer

Copyright 2010, The Daily Reporter, 580 S. High St., Columbus, OH.

House Bill 460, introduced this week in the Ohio General Assembly, would require licensure of home health agencies. Read More of "Sponsor says legislation would hold Ohio's home health agencies more accountable"

Date Published: March 9, 2010

Consumer protection awareness promoted this week by Ohio AG, consumers' counsel

JACKIE NASH, Daily Reporter Staff Writer

Copyright 2010, The Daily Reporter, 580 S. High St., Columbus, OH.

Consumer protection leaders and interest groups in more than 40 Ohio cities joined forces this week for the first statewide summit on consumer protection to help combat fraudulent acts and predatory financial practices. Read More of "Consumer protection awareness promoted this week by Ohio AG, consumers' counsel"

Date Published: March 9, 2010

When speech stirs the melting pot, anger boils over

Charles C. Haynes, First Amendment Center

Inside the First Amendment

A civic morality tale is playing out in Lancaster, Calif., where two city officials have stirred considerable controversy because of their remarks about religion. Read More of "When speech stirs the melting pot, anger boils over"

Date Published: March 9, 2010

Justices to settle question involving counterfeit drugs

KEITH ARNOLD, Daily Reporter Staff Writer

Copyright 2010, The Daily Reporter, 580 S. High St., Columbus, OH.

Because of a case argued on Tuesday, March 9th, at the Ohio Judicial Center, Ohio Supreme Court justices are expected to interpret the court's 2006 decision in State v. Chandler - a case involving counterfeit drugs - for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. Read More of "Justices to settle question involving counterfeit drugs"

Date Published: March 8, 2010

Legislation establishes bonus procedures

JACKIE NASH, Daily Reporter Staff Writer

Copyright 2010, The Daily Reporter, 580 S. High St., Columbus, OH.

House Bill 461, introduced last week in the Ohio General Assembly, would make changes to the law regarding the Ohio Veterans' Home Agency, the Department of Veterans Services, the Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program and other military-related laws. Read More of "Legislation establishes bonus procedures"

Date Published: March 8, 2010

Environmental issues have become big topic for health-care providers

RICK ADAMCZAK, Daily Reporter Staff Writer

Copyright 2010, The Daily Reporter, 580 S. High St., Columbus, OH.

Innumerable environmental factors have direct and indirect affects on the health of individuals, which then puts a burden on the nation's health-care system. Read More of "Environmental issues have become big topic for health-care providers "

Date Published: March 8, 2010

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