Most of us in the Cincinnati area are glad to put 2020 behind us. Along with all the problems unique to last year, there were the usual issues, including serious and fatal car accidents. Ohio highway crash data for 2020 Now that we are in 2021, it is a good time to...

Personal Injury & Business Law Blog
What if I’m injured in a slip and fall outside a store?
Over the last few weeks as the holidays have approached, you’ve likely been hustling and bustling between a lot of different stores to get everyone close to you the perfect gift. Now that the weather is colder, you may have encountered some icy sidewalks or parking...
Do you know the differences between Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy is confusing and even frightening to many people. If you don't understand how bankruptcy works, you might overlook both benefits and risks associated with filing. One of the most important decisions regarding bankruptcy that you will make, other than...
Can drivers refuse chemical testing during a traffic stop?
During a traffic stop where law enforcement officers suspect that the driver is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, the officers will typically try to gather evidence that supports their belief. After talking with the driver and possibly seeing signs of...
Tips for a safe road trip this summer
With flight restrictions still in place, now is the perfect time for a road trip vacation. Camping and visiting national parks are fun, relatively safe ways to spend your time off this summer. However, whether you are traveling within Ohio or Kentucky, or going...
Why is distracted driving so dangerous and what can victims do?
Distracted driving is extremely dangerous on our roadways and can result in serious car accidents and injuries. As a result, it is important to understand what distracted driving is and the legal protections available to victims of distracted driving-related...
Tapping retirement funds during pandemic can prove detrimental
The temptation is there. Like 30 million other Americans, you are out of work as economic hard times have struck thanks to the COVID-19 crisis. Many of us are up in arms about our current and future states of finances. But what is that temptation? It is dipping into...
M&J Investigating potential Overtime Claims by pipeline contractors of Equitrans/EQM
We are investigating allegations that Equitrans/EQM avoids paying overtime pay by treating workers as independent contractors and paying them a flat day rate without regard to the hours worked.
Tool to Determine your Social Security Benefit Eligibility
Many people who are unable to work have questions about what benefits they might apply for through Social Security. The Social Security Administration provides a tool that individuals can access called BEST, which stands for Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool. By...
Supreme Court Extends Protection to Gay and Transgender Employees
On June 15, 2020, the Supreme Court voted 6-3 to recognize that the prohibition against discrimination “on the basis of sex” under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (commonly referred to as “Title VII”) includes discrimination based on gay and transgender status in its opinion in Bostock v. Clayton County.