The 9th Circuit’s decision in Caldrone v. Circle K Stores Inc. demonstrates why it is risky for employers not to post a job opening, even if there is an internal employee who would be perfect for the job. Factual Background: Three plaintiffs, who were employed by...
On October 15, 2025, Jamier Brown, a current high school football superstar and commit to The Ohio State University, filed a lawsuit against the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA), challenging its ban on high school athletes receiving compensation for their...
On March 18, 2025, State Representatives Brian Stewart (R-Ashville) and Ty D. Matthews (R-Findley) introduced House Bill 184. This bill is aimed at preventing college athletes from being locked into name, image, and likeness (NIL) contracts after their eligibility...
Amid ongoing conversations about student focus and classroom distractions, Ohio lawmakers are considering new measures to regulate cellphone use in schools. These discussions reflect growing concerns among educators, parents, and policymakers about the impact of...
On March 20, 2025, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court’s order to dismiss a consumer antitrust lawsuit filed against Amazon. In the lawsuit styled Hogan v. Amazon.com, Inc., the consumer-plaintiffs alleged that Amazon forced third-party...
On January 8, 2025, Governor Mike DeWine signed the unanimously passed Senate Bill 237, also known as the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act (UPEPA), into law. UPEPA is designed to protect individuals’ constitutional rights to free speech by fighting back...
Overview On November 18, 2024, Governor Mike DeWine signed Executive Order 2024-08D, which allows Ohio colleges and universities to “directly compensate” their college-athletes for name, image, and likeness (NIL). This order does not call for compensation to...