Over the last decade, Schedule A lawsuits have become a central enforcement mechanism for brand owners seeking to combat the surge of online counterfeiting and infringement. These cases—most commonly filed in the Northern District of Illinois for historically positive...
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...
The IRS has announced updated cost-of-living adjustments for retirement plan contribution limits that will take effect in 2026. The changes apply to 401(k), 403(b), governmental 457 plans, IRAs, SIMPLE accounts and various income-based phase-outs. These adjustments...
Ohio’s utility regulation landscape recently saw a turning point when the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) approved a novel data center–specific tariff for AEP Ohio. The decision rejects appeals from major technology firms and manufacturers, affirming that...
On October 14, 2025, Cuyahoga County became the first county in Ohio to pass its own version of the CROWN Act, expanding local anti-discrimination protections to include natural hairstyles. The ordinance prohibits discrimination based on hair texture and protective...
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit recently reaffirmed that temporal proximity, the closeness in time between an employee’s protected activity and an adverse employment action, is not, by itself, enough to prove unlawful discrimination or retaliation. Two...
The legal landscape for digital compliance in Texas has shifted dramatically in recent months, as legislators have advanced a series of sweeping requirements for age verification and consumer protection online. These new laws have, and will have, widespread impact for...
Ohio lawmakers completed a significant override of Governor Mike DeWine's budget vetoes in October 2025, fundamentally altering how local governments and school districts can structure future property tax levies. This action by the General Assembly, combined with...
Overview The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), enacted July 4, 2025, introduces a highly publicized provision exempting certain tips from federal income tax. Framed as relief for service-industry workers, the measure in practice functions as a deduction for “qualified...
Ohio’s rollout of two new housing initiatives as part of Ohio House Bill 96 comes at a critical time, as Ohio’s major industrial legacy cities face declining population projections, a challenge that, while reflective of national trends, is compounded by the housing...