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New Akron Bar president discusses goals
As a longtime Akron Bar Association member, Roderick Linton Belfance principal and managing partner William Chris has served in many different capacities as he sought to improve services and retain and attract members.
Now he’s taken the reins as president, pledging to continue to carry out the initiatives of his immediate ... (full story)
State
Homeless individuals given 72 hours to leave downtown camp
CINCINNATI (AP) — Dozens of homeless people were given 72 hours to vacate a downtown Cincinnati encampment consisting of tents, furniture and blankets under an order issued by city officials Monday.
Citing health and safety issues, city officials said they will close the site located under an overpass by the end of the week ... (full story)
Ohio courts play important role for immigrant children
Starting in 2013, the United States has seen increased numbers of children fleeing Central and South American countries. Some enter the U.S. with family members; many enter alone. Children fleeing their home countries cite gang violence and recruitment and general instability as major reasons for their departure.
The U.S. Border ... (full story)
Farm Bureau critical of Kasich executive order
The Ohio Farm Bureau wasted no time in criticizing Gov. John Kasich's executive order last week aimed at aggressively protecting the waters of Lake Erie at what they perceive as farmers' expense.
Kasich's proposal takes aim at the nutrient runoff from agricultural production in the lake's watersheds, particularly the western basi ... (full story)
Technology
Who’d believe it? Problems implementing GDPR
It came as quite the shock to me, but not everyone was ready for the GDPR implementation that came May 25th. (Actually, just about nobody was because everyone was fixated on where LeBron was going to go).
Here are several noticeable problems that came along with the implementation of EU’s new privacy laws:
Un: Clash of l ... (full story)