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Beatles v. Stones: A Musical Showdown at The Kent Stage
Maybe there is no definitive answer to the question: “Who is the greatest rock & roll band of all time?”, but an Aug. 20 show at the Kent Stage may provide some insight into the argument. According to touring musician Christopher Legrand it is The Rolling Stones, of course.
Legrand plays Mick Jagger in the upcomi ... (full story)
New Akron Law program provides insight into profession
Macedonia resident Elijah Turner said he’s had his heart set on becoming an attorney since middle school, but he wasn’t sure what steps he needed to take to make his dream a reality.
But that all changed after he completed a new brand new summer pipeline program at The University of Akron School of Law.
The Law Sch ... (full story)
Understanding implicit bias first step to reducing, ending it
After nearly 25 years as an employment lawyer, I have seen how implicit bias can negatively impact businesses of all types and sizes at all stages of the employment life cycle.
Part of my practice that I enjoy most is providing training to companies on how to reduce the risks of claims of harassment and discrimination. Over the p ... (full story)
In Trump v. Hawaii the court gives bigoted statements a pass
Throughout the campaign and administration of President Donald Trump, his opponents have argued that he is different. He is not merely someone with whom we disagree with on policy, but fails to respect the basics of governing. In Trump v. Hawaii, the Supreme Court was faced with that difference, but failed to confront it.
Preside ... (full story)
KNR and nonprofit make young boy’s dream come true
It’s been about eight years since 12-year-old Shane Haddad was first diagnosed with brain and spinal cord cancer.
Since then he’s undergone chemotherapy, radiation and three brain surgeries that left him paralyzed on the left side of his body.
“Shane is in a wheelchair now, but the good news is his cancer is ... (full story)