In this episode of Legally Speaking on WFMJ Today, Professor David Betras convenes another session of his popular “Shade Tree” Law School. The topic of todays lecture: Statutes of Limitations: what they are and how they impact both civil and criminal law. We invite you to take notes, remind you that no gum chewing is […]
The Crash, the #2 movie in Netflix’s global rankings, was the fascinating subject of this episode of Legally Speaking on WFMJ Today. The documentary delves into the details surrounding a horrific car crash in nearby Strongsville, Ohio in 2022 that took the lives of 20-year-old Dominic Russo and Damion Flanagan aged 19 and left the […]
We are pleased to announce that Attorney Aaron Thomas has joined BetrasKopp’s elite legal team as a shareholder, manager of our Tampa, Florida office, and Leader of our Real Estate Practice Group. He is also working closely with our Complex Business Litigation and Sports Law Practice Groups. Aaron’s exceptional expertise and experience, which includes structuring […]
In this episode of Legally Speaking on WFMJ Today, Professor David Betras convenes a session of the shade tree law school to teach viewers a few things about anti-trust law and how it led to a landmark case in which a jury found that Ticketmaster and Live Nation were operating as a monopoly in the […]
In this episode of Legally Speaking on WFMJ Today, BK Managing Shareholder David Betras lends his unique perspective to the captivating case of Afroman, the rapper whose house was raided by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. Unfortunately for the deputies—and much to amusement of millions of people around the world—the entire incident, which included a […]
How do we ear so many glowing Five Star Google reviews from clients? By doing what we always do: fighting tirelessly to seek and secure justice for our clients… If you are someone you know has been injured in a car crash, hurt by a negligent doctor or health care provider, is suffering because someone […]
Why did Governor Mike DeWine ask the members of the Ohio General Assembly to make driving without a seatbelt a primary rather an a secondary offense? BK Managing Shareholder David Betras answered that question and provided important information about what drivers should and shouldn’t do during a traffic stop in this edition of Legally Speaking […]
Just in case you haven’t looked outside yet, our “Three Ps” of safe winter driving tips will be extremely relevant and useful over the next couple of days. Please be careful on the roads, and remember, if someone who isn’t driving safely runs into you or a member of your family, contact Betras, Kopp & […]
Today I issued a formal response to Secretary of State Frank LaRose regarding the condition of the Mahoning County Board of Elections facility and our ongoing efforts to comply with all state-mandated security and operational requirements. First, I want to thank Secretary LaRose for his personal engagement and concern for Mahoning County. His attention to […]
In one of the most emotionally charged and heart-wrenching cases to be tried in the area in decades, a Mahoning County Common Pleas Court jury found Marquaysha Driver not guilty of involuntary manslaughter and child endangerment charges that were filed against her in the wake of the Oct. 22, 2023, shooting death of her 7-year-old […]
Professor Dave: Everything you need to know about Statutes of LimitationJune 2, 2026 - 1:09 pm
Frank Cassese comments on the new Netflix hit, The CrashMay 26, 2026 - 10:57 am
Attorney Frank Cassese comments on the reversal of Alex Murdaugh’s murder conviction and the dangers of jury tamperingMay 19, 2026 - 9:07 am