New Law Allows Banks and Brokers to Fight Elder Abuse
Congress has recently passed the Senior Safety Act to better protect senior citizens from elder abuse and exploitation. The new law allows financial service providers such as banks and brokerage firms to disclose financial information to law enforcement if they believe it may be a result of elder abuse. The law gives financial institutions immunity from being sued to allow them to stop financial exploitation of elderly clients.
The Senior Safety Act allows employees of financial institutions to report suspicious activity dealing with elder abuse to appropriate government agencies and law enforcement without facing the possibility of being sued in court. This makes the process of stopping abuse and finding the people who perpetrate it more efficient.
The next episode of the Mo Show Live will air Wednesday June 13th at 3:00 PM central and will feature Tim Reischauer, Director and Producer of the upcoming movie Only Easy Day. Morris and Tim will be discussing the movie’s upcoming release and the issues Veterans face, like Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), homelessness, access to healthcare, and more.
Only Easy Day is a story of courage, loss and salvation and features the life of Veteran Bradley Johnson, who is stuck between his dark past and hopeful future. Complicating his life is the hidden burden of PTSD which takes a toll on Bradley and his family and friends. The story resonates with Veterans and their families and is especially poignant in communities with a large military presence such as Huntsville. The movie was also shot and produced in Huntsville and the surrounding areas.
Recently, the Alabama legislature has been attempting to modify the states civil forfeiture laws, but, as reported by 
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Tune in to the Mo Show Live on Wednesday, May 2nd at 2:00 pm (CST) where our guest will be Mark Maloney, Rotary International President-Nominee. Mark Maloney was recently selected by the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International and will be declared president-nominee October 1st if no other candidate is suggested.
Morris and Mark will be discussing what Rotary is, the organization’s mission, the growth Rotary clubs at the local, national and international level and how they serve our communities at home and abroad. As a member of the Rotary Club of Madison, Morris is proud to welcome President-Nominee Maloney to the program. Both the Rotary Club of Madison and Rotary Club of Decatur are part of Rotary District 6860.