Activision Blizzard Inc. finds itself entangled in a legal maelstrom as top players of its flagship video game Call of Duty allege an unlawful monopoly over professional leagues and tournaments. Filed in a Los Angeles federal court, the lawsuit contends that...
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What Is Next for Downtown Cleveland Apartments?
The recipe for residential apartment success in Cleveland’s central business district has seen significant changes, primarily because a substantial portion of its traditional demand base—those employed in downtown Cleveland's office buildings—has yet to return....
New York’s LLC Transparency Act: What You Need to Know
While federal legislative and regulatory authorities digest and plan their responses to the March 1, 2024 ruling in the U.S. District Court for the District of Alabama that held the federal Corporate Transparency Act (the CTA) unconstitutional, New York is moving...
Can an Ohio Judge Tell You How Fast You Must Try Your Case?
Your partner's battle with cancer came to a tragic end, a struggle intensified by their persistent cigarette smoking. Despite your repeated pleas for them to quit, the addiction proved too strong. . A lawyer was consulted, and they agreed to take the case; your spouse...
Student Athletes Secure Victory Over NCAA: Discussing the Future of NIL in Collegiate Athletics
In July 2021, the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in National Collegiate Athletic Association v. Alston secured student-athletes’ right to monetize their name, image, and likeness (or NIL). Before the landmark decision, the National Collegiate Athletic Association...
Federal District Court in Alabama Deems Corporate Transparency Act Unconstitutional
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama (District Court) declared the Corporate Transparency Act (the CTA), which became effective on January 1, 2024, unconstitutional in the case styled National Small Business Association v. Yellen. The effects...
Scrutiny on Personal Use of Business Jets Intensifies: IRS to Conduct Audits
Initially, tracking systems were employed to monitor the private jet usage of celebrities like Taylor Swift. Now, similar scrutiny will extend to executives who utilize business aircraft for personal purposes while claiming tax deductions. IRS Initiatives The IRS...
USDA and ODA Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program Announcement
In January, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) and the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) announced a new cooperative agreement to allocate $12.4 million in Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI) funds to small and mid-size food producers in...
How Third-Party Platforms Can Improve Post-Divorce Communication and Co-Parenting
Communication within a relationship can be challenging, and it becomes even more so after the relationship has ended. However, it reaches its peak difficulty during a breakup. Parties often resort to text messages or phone calls, especially when discussing matters...
Antitrust Scrutiny and Concessions: Unpacking Microsoft’s $68.7 Billion Acquisition of Activision Blizzard
In the ever-evolving world of gaming and esports, Microsoft's monumental $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard has not only reshaped the industry but also navigated a complex path of antitrust scrutiny. Over the course of nearly two years, the deal...