Data centers are the backbone of the artificial intelligence revolution and the internet itself. AI hyperscalers are demanding access to more and more compute, investing billions of dollars into expanding capacity, while the smaller wholesale operators are also...
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When “In Partnership With” Isn’t Enough: Creator and Brand Obligations
On September 8, LeBron James posted a video to X promoting Polymarket. The caption ended with the words “In partnership with Polymarket,” placed after a joke and a string of emojis. Within hours, other users appended a Community Note pointing out that X’s policy calls...
Divorce and Custody in the Age of AI: What to Know Before You Start Typing (Part 1)
Disclaimer: The tips below reflect the law as of the date this article was published. The law on artificial intelligence is changing quickly, and courts are still working out the rules. This article is general information, not legal advice. Please speak with an...
The Beaver is Not the Point: What the Buc-ee’s Cases Teach About Trademark Strategy
Two of the most-watched trademark cases in the country are pending in Ohio right now, and nearly every account of them is a story about cartoon animals. While that framing may be understandable, it is also the least useful way for a brand owner to read them. Instead,...
TIFs Are Not a Race to the Bottom. Inaction Is.
Cleveland's real TIF risk isn't the one Councilman Shah describes Throughout the country, the office market is going through a structural reset, as the impacts of remote work and AI are reshaping office footprints, driving a flight to quality and hollowing out Class B...
Who Owns AI-Generated Work?
What Is Settled, What Is Not, and What to Put in Your Contracts A company that pays for work expects to own all of it, and until recently, with appropriate terms and conditions in place, it did. Employment agreements, contractor assignments, and supplier terms have...
New NLRB Majority Signals Employer-Friendly Shift in Labor Law
The National Labor Relations Board is poised for a significant change in direction following the Senate’s confirmation of James Macy to the Board on August 7. Once seated, Macy will give Republican appointees a 3-1 majority on the five-member Board, with one seat...
Behind-the-Meter Power Agreements: What Ohio Real Estate Developers Need to Know
For decades, the formula for commercial real estate development in Ohio was relatively straightforward: secure the land, navigate local zoning, map out the infrastructure, and submit a standard utility hookup request. In today’s market, particularly across Central...
Employee Influencers and FTC Disclosure Rules: What Brands Need to Know
The line between employee and brand ambassador has never been blurrier. Across every retail and consumer products sector, brands are discovering that their own employees, people with genuine enthusiasm for the products they sell and authentic-feeling social media...
Beyond the Headline Number: Creative Solutions for Reaching Agreement on Purchase Price in M&A Transactions
You believe your business is worth $12 million. The buyer's offer says $9 million. For many owners, that gap feels like the end of the conversation. It does not have to be. From a seller's perspective, years of building a successful business often justify a premium...