In response to a controversial Ohio Supreme Court ruling, State Senator Bill DeMora (D-Columbus) has introduced Senate Bill 38, which aims to put juries – as opposed to judges – in charge of determining liability when a consumer is injured by negligently prepared...
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Avoiding Legal Pitfalls: Understanding Ohio’s Home Solicitation Sales Act
Are you a contractor who sells services directly to customers at their homes or outside your ordinary place of business? If so, do you know about Ohio’s Home Solicitation Sales Act? Understanding this law is crucial, and if you are not familiar with it, you need to...
Ohio Lawmakers Seek to Impose Tighter Restrictions on CBD Sales with Senate Bill 86
Since the enactment of the 2018 Farm Bill, the use of hemp and CBD (cannabidiol) products has skyrocketed, transforming from niche wellness items to mainstream essentials that are widely available. These products, currently found at a variety of retailers including...
Virginia Governor Vetoes AI Bill Aimed at Implementing Practical Regulations
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance and integrate into various aspects of society, it becomes increasingly necessary for states to regulate or enact legislation to govern its use. AI has the potential to significantly impact critical areas such as...
Changes to Ohio’s Home Construction Law: Benefits and Burdens for Remodelers and Consumers
Ohio made a significant change to its law governing home construction services, introducing an amendment that impacts both contractors and homeowners. House Bill 50 (H.B. 50), signed by Governor Mike DeWine in June 2024, added several key terms to the Home...
When Are Pending Trademark Applications Subject to Court Review?
Generally, third parties who believe they may be harmed by a trademark registration can challenge a USPTO trademark application through the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. However, do third parties have another avenue in challenging such applications in federal...
TikTok on the Chopping Block: Will the U.S. Ban the Popular Social Media App?
On September 16, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit heard oral arguments in the seminal case of TikTok, Inc. v. Garland, which centers around the potential ban of TikTok under the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled...
FTC’s Crackdown on Fake Reviews: Protecting Consumer Trust and Marketplace Integrity
The Importance of Online Reviews in the Digital Age In today’s digital age, American consumers have come to trust online reviews as the modern word-of-mouth, guiding their purchasing decisions with a few swipes and clicks. From choosing the perfect restaurant to...
Find Your Own Beach: Corona Brand Owner Sues Distributor Over Imitated Brews
The beer industry may be booming, but it’s also under attack from a growing menace: imitation brands. Counterfeit products and "knock-off" brands don’t just threaten the revenue of legitimate brands – they can seriously damage. Consumers who unknowingly buy these...
License to Infringe? Penn State Roars Over Apparel Manufacturer’s Use of Trademarks Without Permission
(This article was updated on November 22, 2024, to reflect that a Pennsylvania jury awarded Penn State $28,000 in damages on November 20, 2024.) This week, a Pennsylvania federal jury found that online apparel retailer Vintage Brand LLC, print-on-demand company Prep...