Ohioans are not happy about data centers being built in their neighborhoods, especially when their public officials have been keeping them in the dark about the deals those officials are negotiating. This isn’t a new problem. Ethical guidelines are needed. Before I get to that, let’s look at what’s at stake. Data centers consume
Officials shouldn’t be allowed to keep us in the dark over data centers Read Post »
It’s hardly a news flash that Republicans in Congress have failed to confront President Donald Trump about the wrecking ball he is wielding. Maybe they should watch “Band of Brothers” and take stock of the late Senator John McCain’s courage, which I’ll discuss in a minute. First, let’s review what’s going on. Republicans have been
Politicians are enamored with prestige and forget their duty Read Post »
By way of executive orders, President Donald Trump has accused several of American’s largest and most prestigious law firms of substantial misconduct and is punishing them. The firms are left with a Sophie’s choice: either capitulate and strike a deal or risk losing their clients. It’s self-preservation versus standing up to an unprecedented threat to our
It’s a shakedown. Trump is going after “enemy” law firms with relentless vengeance Read Post »
The comic strip character Pogo from 50 years ago had it right. “We have met the enemy, and he is us.” Our own ego and self-interest are defeating us. Ego is crippling. We think we know more than experts and can disregard their guidance. Former law school professor James McElhaney cautioned attorneys about letting ego—Mongo,
The “inner beast” has taken control of Ohio, America Read Post »
My law partner, John Gonzales (“Gonzo”), and I (Jack D’Aurora) have been producing a podcast for about two years. We’ve changed our image—our marketing folks call this “rebranding”— from “Lawyer Up Columbus” to “JUSTUS with Jack & Gonzo” to better reflect what our show is all about—social justice. We talk with our guests about subjects
Our new podcast, “JUSTUS with Jack & Gonzo” Read Post »
Ohio State University Associate Professor Joni Acuff talks with us about what critical race theory actually is—as opposed to how it’s described by its critics—and gives examples of racial inequality being imbedded in society. The three of us discuss legislative efforts to ban critical race theory. Legislators say they want students to be presented
Critical race theory–a subject of controversy and misinformation Read Post »
Join me in fighting human trafficking, right in here Columbus, Ohio. Make a donation to Sanctuary Night, a sacred space created for women who are caught in cycles of prostitution. Sanctuary Nights has purchased an old house and is in the process of renovating it, so that women who have not yet been able to
Help stop human trafficking Read Post »
This op-ed is for all the Democrats who criticized the 191 Republican representatives who did not vote to impeach Donald Trump and the 43 Republican senators who did not vote guilty. It’s easy, even justified, to say they acted cowardly and disregarded the plain facts, but we have since witnessed the wrath of the Republican
GOP’s 17 who stood against Trump deserve support Read Post »
It’s time for the nation to heal and come together, President Joe Biden tells us. We know from his inaugural address what we must avoid—”anger, resentment, hatred, extremism, lawlessness, violence, disease, joblessness, hopelessness.” And we’ve been told what we’re capable of doing—”We can right wrongs. We can put people to work in good jobs. We
Promoting unity—one person at a time Read Post »
Let’s admit it. Like it or not, state judges are politicians, and their party affiliation should be shown on general ballots, just like it is for every other politician. Party affiliation is not disclosed on judicial ballots because we like the fiction that judicial races are nonpartisan and, perhaps we’re even a little enamored of the
Let’s admit that state judges are politicians Read Post »
Attorney John Fitch has taken on the cases of two women who were raped. One was 15 years old when raped, and the other was 11. The juries awarded $3.5 million and $20 million, respectively, in the two cases for the trauma these women suffered and still suffer. But state law caps the damages a
You’ve been raped?! Sorry, but Ohio’s tort reform law favors your rapist in court Read Post »
Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) talks about how the movement to repeal HB 6 has slowed to virtual stand still. What’s the problem? In large part, gerrymandering and dark money. Listen to the conversation. _________________________________________________________________ Lawyer Up! is produced by Jack D’Aurora and John Gonzales, partners in The Behal Law Group ______________________________________________________________________________
State Rep. Allison Russo on HB 6, gerrymandering and dark money Read Post »