Chase Harler is a lot of things to a lot of people- son, brother, pupil, teammate, but to one little boy he is a hero. Chase Harler is a senior at Wheeling Central who is breaking scoring records and excelling on and off the court. He has already signed to play basketball at Division I school, WVU, next year. These…[...]
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There may be situations in which a person thinks that maybe they have a legal case, but are not sure, and call a lawyer’s office to ask for help in determining whether or not they have any claims they could pursue, and if so, how to pursue them. Sometimes a person may feel strongly that they have a case, but…[...]
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This past week, we saw all over social media and the news that a K-9 officer was killed in the state of Ohio. Most people are saddened by a loss of any officer, but when it’s a K-9 officer, the emotions are so different. These (four-legged) officers go first to clear the way for their human partners and they put…[...]
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Will President’s Recent Executive Order Modifying HIPPA Have A Chilling Effect On The Quality Of Mental Health Care?
Jan 14, 2016
On January 4, 2016, President Obama announced a series of Executive Orders to address gun-related violence in America. Among those orders was the creation of a limited “express permission” in the HIPAA Privacy Rule to disclose information relevant to the federal mental prohibitor for National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). The NICS is a national system maintained by the…[...]
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I’m not much of a gambler, but over the last few weeks everyone at the firm has been purchasing Powerball tickets as a team, and who knows? We could win! I find myself fantasizing about what if. Have you ever thought about what you would do if you won the lottery? For me, remaining anonymous would be a priority. Then…[...]
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Why I Am Jealous of the Older Generation and Why the Younger Generation Should Be Jealous of Me
Jan 12, 2016
The smart phone era and social media popularity both certainly have their perks. I mean isn't it cool that we can get virtually any information needed at any time with portable devices? And how awesome is it that our friends and family across the globe can share in our lives via Facebook and other social media outlets by looking at…[...]
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On Saturday night, I wrote on Social Media during the AFC Playoff Game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals that I hoped that young kids watching the game were learning how not to play football. The Bengals not only self-destructed in the final two minutes of the game, but they did it in a way that is embarrassing to…[...]
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Want to make a good business investment? Easy. Invest in your employees. Start by serving as a mentor. Let that employee learn by example to the best of their ability. Treat them with respect. Appreciate their service and remember they are human beings with real needs and issues. Recognize efforts and remember everyone can contribute on different levels in order…[...]
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Don Blankenship will escape his criminal trial without receiving the long prison sentence he deserves. A possible one year in jail, and a fine, are punishments that do not fit his crimes. But rather than rail against the injustice, we need to understand it, and address it, by fixing the laws and the system that made it happen. Don’t imagine…[...]
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The 2016 resolution I am hearing a lot is about “becoming and being your healthiest self.” The first place I probably heard this was Oprah’s commercial for Weight Watchers. It seems to have really caught on. So many people are saying they want to make 2016 the year for their healthiest self. But, what does that mean? To me, it…[...]
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