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Columbus Police Officer Faces Federal Charges for Forcing Women to Have Sex ‘For Their Freedom’

Posted: March 13, 2019

Former Columbus Police Officer Andrew Mitchell, 55, was arrested and federally indicted on Monday, March 11 according to recently unsealed documents by the Department of Justice. Mitchell faces three counts of deprivation of rights under color of law... Continue Reading

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Six Figure Settlement Secured for Ohio Woman in Under 3 Months

Posted: March 08, 2019

The Ohio personal injury lawyers at Walton + Brown, LLP were able to secure a six figure settlement for a woman who was struck by a vehicle at a crosswalk in Central Ohio. This marks another impressive six figure settlement that the firm has successf... Continue Reading

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Facebook's New "Workplace"

Posted: March 06, 2019

    Facebook has recently launched their new “Workplace by Facebook” feature on their platform, which offers a chance for businesses and companies to integrate Facebook as their primary communication tool in the office. Workplace has the same familia... Continue Reading

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It's Not Just You: Discrimination in the Workplace

Posted: March 01, 2019

Discrimination in the workplace has the potential to ruin a company’s reputation. Whether it’s a Fortune 500 company or a small business, it is important for both employers and employees to identify workplace discrimination in order to learn how to a... Continue Reading

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Staying Safe on the Road

Posted: February 26, 2019

Driving on Ohio roads can be extremely dangerous. In 2017, the Ohio Department of Public Safety reported there was 303,298 traffic crashes leading to 108,801 injuries and 1,179 fatalities. That is approximately three fatal car crashes every day. With... Continue Reading

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Weather Related Accidents

Posted: February 22, 2019

Ohio enjoys all four seasons, which means the winter months can bring icy and harsh conditions that make our streets and walkways more dangerous places to be. Whether it be slipping on the sidewalk or a car accident, bad weather can increase the risk... Continue Reading

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Tips for Winter Driving in Columbus, Ohio

Posted: February 19, 2019

For some, the winter months bring excitement and a sense of adventure. Others however, dread this time of year for the various problems it may bring. One of the major concerns that Columbus residents especially have during the winter are the driving... Continue Reading

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Steps to Avoid Discrimination in your Hiring Process

Posted: January 09, 2019

 Our firm recently took on the task of hiring a new employee. The process was long and required reading numerous resumes to find just the right candidates to potentially interview. A lot of small businesses like ours may not have an entire Human Reso... Continue Reading

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"Investor Clap Back": Should Investors Sue When Their Companies Harass?

Posted: February 15, 2018

The #MeToo movement appears to be affecting some publicly traded companies right where it hurts – in the pocket! Last week, Wynn Resorts (the Las Vegas-based casino) was slammed with a lawsuit from its own shareholders. The lawsuit, filed in Nevada s... Continue Reading

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When Space Heaters Lead to Injuries

Posted: February 01, 2018

After the joy of receiving two moderate winters, Mother Nature decided to humble Ohio with a reminder of what it is truly like to live in the Midwest this year. There is nothing like school closings, black ice and never ending snowfall to give you a... Continue Reading

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Attorneys Sean Walton and Chanda Brown Selected to the 2018 Ohio Rising Stars List

Posted: December 07, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 7, 2017 – COLUMBUS, OHIO: Walton + Brown, LLP is pleased to announce that Attorneys Sean Walton and Chanda Brown have each been selected to the 2018 Ohio Rising Stars list. Only 2.5% of attorneys in Ohio receive this di... Continue Reading

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#MeToo – Recognizing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Posted: December 05, 2017

Sexual harassment is a disease to our humanity. Lately, there has been a ground swell in the number allegations brought against well-known figures. Harvey Weinstein, the Co-founder of Miramax Films, was the catalyst to the ensuing almost daily allega... Continue Reading

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The Estate of Deaunte Bell-McGrew Files Federal Lawsuit Against Columbus Division of Police Alleging Wrongful Death and Civil Rights Violations

Posted: October 27, 2017

OCTOBER 27, 2017 – COLUMBUS, OHIO: The Estate of Deaunte Bell-McGrew has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Columbus and the Columbus Division of Police. The civil rights and wrongful death case challenges the fatal shooting of Deaunt... Continue Reading

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10 Questions an Employer Should Never Ask You on an Interview

Posted: October 16, 2017

In this day and age, securing a job can seem like such an arduous task. Wondering if you are qualified, will it be the “right fit”, how much is the compensation, does it have good health insurance, how many vacation/sick days do they offer, do the da... Continue Reading

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Attorneys for Family of Jaron Thomas File Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Columbus Division of Police Alleging Federal Civil Rights Violations

Posted: October 12, 2017

OCTOBER 12, 2017 – COLUMBUS, OHIO: The Estate of Jaron Ben-Rasu Thomas has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Columbus Division of Police. The lawsuit brings civil rights, wrongful death, survivor and loss of consortium claims. The family see... Continue Reading