This does not appear to be a HIPAA violation because the school is not a "covered entity" as defined by the statute. (Hospital personnel get...

Is it legal for my employer to force me to work, even when I have stated that I do not want to work?

Your union is the place to go. (As an aside, my spouse is a nurse union rep. for a home health care agency.) A private lawsuit is not indicated...

I have received no response to my motion for a new trial based on newly discovered evidence what should I do?

Who asked for a new trial? Did you represent yourself? Meeting the burden of obtaining a new trial is VERY high. If you have an attorney, this...

Yes. There are several ways that an experienced OVI attorney can use to attempt to suppress evidence. But there are certainly no guarantees. ...

The short answer is yes. An owner of a car has the duty to see that the vehicle is not used by an unlicensed driver. (called negligent...

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Can my mom file a lawsuit against the new company for refusing to hire her

It is unclear exactly what you are asking, but it is VERY difficult to win a "failure to hire" lawsuit. This could be considered retaliation for...

I have an expungement interview (not the hearing in front of the judge) with community control. Will I be drug tested?

Probably not. However, you didn't specify the particular municipal court even though you live in Stow. Stow Muni can be sticky about these sorts...

Would a lawyer help in a situation in which I have all medical records needed as a chronic pain patient and am now denied help?

I am not exactly sure what you are asking, but it appears you need a health-care advocate to help navigate the medical system. It's a complicated...

Is it legal for my employer/management to divulge that I went to rehab to other co-workers?

I agree with counsel. Unless this information is FALSE, there is no legal recourse. Your employer is not covered by HIPAA privacy provisions.

If there is no running water, I would bet the work area is unsafe too. A complaint to the Ohio Department of Health, US Department of Labor and...