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Akron Shumaker associate to receive a 30 for the Future Award
As a teenager at Jackson High School, Massillon, Ohio native Michael J. Class was a competitive athlete, who played soccer, volleyball and track and field.
“Being an athlete was my identity until I got injured in high school and it no longer could be,” Class said.
Given his penchant for competition, Class ... (full story)
Summit County Juvenile Court Magistrate named a 30 for the Future honoree
From the time she was in middle school, Sharon, Pennsylvania native Kate Calla had an interest in juvenile and family law.
“Both of my parents were educators, so I grew up watching two of my biggest role models dedicate their careers to educating and supporting young people, and I think that’s when I first b ... (full story)
Meta defends its child safety efforts but critics say the social media giant falls short
CHICAGO (AP) — Meta insists it has a long history of protecting its youngest customers as it defends itself against a swath of lawsuits alleging its social media empire harms children.
In the latest such instance, the social media giant is fighting allegations in a California federal court that it contributes to the youth ... (full story)
Supreme Court Offers Consumer’s Guide to Managing a Relationship With a Lawyer
Most people will likely need a lawyer at some point in their lives. Whether it’s for writing a will, creating an estate plan, resolving family matters, or defending criminal accusations, lawyers are there to advise and help others understand the legal system.
For those new to the experience, navigating the lawyer-client re ... (full story)
Court rejects unsealing criminal records for use in civil lawsuit
The Supreme Court of Ohio, on Aug. 19, denied a woman's request to access the sealed documents of three prior criminal cases involving the man who allegedly killed her husband.
A Supreme Court majority found Butler County Court Judge Robert H. Lyons followed the law when sealing the records of three of Austin Combs’ crimin ... (full story)