Hot Talks: The Opioid Crisis in Northeast Ohio
On August 8, 2017, the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association held one of its most well-attended Hot Talks. ‘The Opioid Crisis in Northeast Ohio’ is something on the minds of the Cleveland community. There are not many families and friends left untouched by this terrible epidemic that has taken a staggering number of victims already. We heard from 3 panelists: Judge Lauren Moore who spoke about her specialized Drug Court work in the Cleveland Municipal Court. She sees and works with people convicted of drug-related offenses. Drug Court may be offered to a felony offender charged with a low-level possession of a controlled substance, who has only one nonviolent felony conviction and is chemically-dependent. The defendant is required to enter a plea of “guilty” to a first-degree misdemeanor. Their sentence is held pending successful completion of the program. Upon successful completion of Drug Court and payment of a supervision fee, a participant’s guilty plea is vacated, the charge(s) dismissed and the case sealed or expunged. Judge Moore works one on one with families to help them complete the Drug Court program, many of these families have fallen victim to the opioid crisis. Marisa Darden, the Assistant United States Attorney here in Cleveland, Ohio, spoke to us about the legal side of the Opioid crisis. She told us that the number of overdose cases in Cuyahoga County has doubled, and is set to only go higher. Marisa also talked about the victimology of this crisis. The frightening thing is that there is no specificity to victims. Some of the addictions start legally with prescription painkillers. There are no socioeconomic barriers or indications...
The Finer Points of Serving as an Attorney-Notary
By Christopher D. Caspary Henry J. Heinz, American entrepreneur and businessman, once remarked that “to do a common thing uncommonly well brings success.” The designation of notary public has a long and distinguished history that dates back approximately 1500 years. Today, documents are notarized with regularity and presented or required in a variety of proceedings and applications. Though notarizations are commonplace, notarial guidelines can be complex and specific processes and procedures are statutorily mandated pursuant to R.C. 147.07 et seq. Sounds like we may need to play a little ketchup. Becoming a Notary For starters, attorneys are not automatically notaries. Instead, attorneys must be additionally appointed and commissioned by the state through an application process. Notably, the application process occurs at the county level. Attorneys must be officially commissioned prior to notarizing any document. Seal & Register Prior to notarizing any document, a notary “shall provide themselves with the seal of a notary public.” See R.C. 147.04. Specifically, the statute provides: The seal shall consist of the coat of arms of the state within a circle one inch in diameter and shall be surrounded by the words “notary public,” “notarial seal,” or words to that effect, the name of the notary public and the words “State of Ohio.” The seal may be of either a type that will stamp ink onto a document or one that will emboss it. the name of the notary public may, instead of appearing on the seal, be printed, typewritten or stamped in legible, printed letters near his signature on each document signed by him. Acknowledgment vs. Jurat the specific nature of the notarization depends upon...
Announcement: New Teammate at Cady Reporting!
The Cady family is proud to announce that we have a wonderful new addition to the team. Violet Walsh is enhancing the Cady ‘lineup’ with a diverse and experienced background. She has worked in the medical field handling a high-stress position, along with several other office positions that require organization and great customer service. Violet comes to us highly recommended! Violet is originally from Michigan but has lived in Ohio for 22 years. She and her husband, John have been married for 31 years and have 2 fantastic children ages 26 and 24. When not in production, Violet likes to spend time with her family. She is also an avid reader and likes to visit museums and historical places. We love having her here with us! Next time you have a transcript going out, you know that it will be in good hands. Don’t hesitate to let us help you with any of your litigation support needs. If you have any questions regarding your litigation support products, simply call us at (216) 861-9270 or send an email to...
Back to Class: Grammar 101 – are you affected or effected?
No matter what school we attended, or how long we attended it, there are some things that we just don’t get right. Fortunately, these posts will not be examples of mistakes made in physics… http://cadyreporting.com/cady/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Fast-Furious.mp4 Bad grammar might not have consequences as physically serious as bad physics but nevertheless, it can make you seem like you don’t know which way the apple falls. Are you effected? No. Do you have an affect? No. These are 2 words that are continually baffling to most people. Here is the clearest way I have found to remember them: Effect=Noun (Her testimony had an emotional effect on me.) Affect=Verb (Her testimony affected me emotionally.) As a court reporter, how can you remember that for your transcript? At Quick and Dirty tips a pneumonic device is recommended: RAVEN – R Affect=Verb Effect=Noun If you are an attorney or paralegal, your briefs, letters, and notes need to be accurate to reflect your level of professionalism. if you are a court reporter, you need to know which word to put into the record to make an accurate and quality transcript for attorneys and clients. If you don’t use these terms correctly, the effect of the testimony could be lost. Obviously, a bad record would be unacceptable from a court reporting firm. Everyone involved in a case needs a grammatically correct transcript of the proceedings. Don’t let a bad court reporter affect your case – click here to schedule with Cady Reporting...
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