As 2025 draws to a close, Ohio real estate practitioners and property owners face a transformed legal landscape. From historic property tax reforms to new licensing requirements and investor regulations, the Ohio General Assembly enacted sweeping changes that will...
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Ohio’s Proposed “Property Protection Act”: An Overview of House Bill 1
The Ohio General Assembly is currently considering legislation that would significantly expand restrictions on land ownership by individuals, businesses, and governments associated with certain designated foreign adversaries. Ohio House Bill 1, also known as the “Ohio...
Ohio’s Rising Electricity Bills: The Legal Battle Over Data Centers and AI
Why Are Ohioans Paying More? Ohio residents continue to face steep increases in electricity bills. In comparison to July 2024, the average residential electricity bill in July of this year was approximately 23.3% higher, which is one of the largest increases in the...
Ohio’s 2026 Venture Capital Gains Tax Deduction: A Catalyst for Investment
Ohio continues to solidify its position as a premier destination for innovation capital. Originally enacted in the 2021 state budget (H.B. 110), the Venture Capital Gains Tax Deduction officially becomes effective for tax year 2026. This forward-looking incentive...
Protecting the Corporate Shield: Understanding Veil Piercing Law in Ohio
For business owners in Ohio, the corporate form provides a fundamental protection: limited liability. This legal shield separates personal assets from business debts and obligations, allowing entrepreneurs to take calculated risks without exposing their personal...
ChatGPT Restrictions Explained: OpenAI Bans Personalized Professional Advice in 2025 Update
Have you ever asked ChatGPT a legal question, a medical “what does this mean,” or even a financial “should I do this?” If so, you may be surprised to learn that OpenAI has recently tightened the rules on these types of requests. The update provides clarity: ChatGPT...
Sixth Circuit Joins Growing Pushback Against the NLRB’s Expanded Make-Whole Remedy
The debate over the scope of the National Labor Relations Board’s (the “Board”) remedial authority under the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”) continues to intensify, and the Sixth Circuit has now added its voice to the growing chorus of courts rejecting the...
Beyond Meat’s Meme-Powered Rise Crashes After Earnings Release
In recent years, meme stocks have captured headlines and ignited debate among investors and legal professionals alike. One of the most dramatic examples unfolded in late October 2025, when Beyond Meat, a well-known producer of plant-based meat alternatives,...
Closing Out 2025: Tax Planning Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act for State and Local Tax and Charitable Deductions
As 2025 comes to an end, it is an appropriate time to revisit state and local tax deductions and charitable giving plans. The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBBA) introduced several updates that may influence year-end strategies, particularly for taxpayers who pay...
An Overview of Columbus’s Latest Efforts to Achieve “Pay Transparency”
Columbus, Ohio is the latest city to enact a law requiring “pay transparency.” Starting January 1, 2027, employers in Columbus must disclose salary ranges in their job postings. This requirement was recently added to the law enacted by the City of Columbus in 2024,...