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Ohio courts selected for National Initiative to Assist Families
Increasing caseloads, limited resources, and growing numbers of self-represented litigants have led to challenges for family courts working to resolve conflicts in a timely manner while protecting the well-being of children.
Two Ohio courts – Delaware County Domestic Relations Court and Medina County Domestic Relations Cou ... (full story)
What to know before asking an AI chatbot for health advice
WASHINGTON (AP) — With hundreds of millions of people turning to chatbots for advice, it was only a matter of time before tech companies began offering programs specifically designed to answer health questions.
In January, OpenAI introduced ChatGPT Health, a new version of its chatbot that the company says can analyze user ... (full story)
Judge must review documents in insurance dispute before releasing them
A Hamilton County couple injured in a car accident sued their insurance company, accusing it of dragging its feet before paying a claim. The couple wanted to see everything in their claims file, including the communications between claims handlers and company attorneys.
In a 5-2 decision, the Supreme Court of Ohio last week rule ... (full story)
The first-in-the-nation TikTok ban that wasn’t
A Montana judge has mooted the state’s would-be TikTok ban before it could block a single viral video.
U.S. District Court Judge Donald Molloy on Feb. 20 concluded the case over the legality of the Montana Legislature’s TikTok ban, which had been paused since Molloy temporarily blocked its implementation in 2023.
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New partnership between Akron Bar and local organization yields benefits for members
The Akron Bar Association has partnered with the 7 17 Credit Union to offer a new credit card that’s designed to benefit the organization and it’s members by providing tools to pay down debt and plan for the future of their families.
The idea is threefold: strengthen attorney resource development, enhance member enga ... (full story)