For many startups, the most valuable assets are not tangible ones, like equipment or inventory, but intangible ones, like ideas, know-how, branding, and customer information. Securing your intellectual property (IP) and confidential information from day one preserves...
If you text your lawyer, you probably assume the conversation stays between the two of you. A new ChatGPT feature is a reason to check that assumption. On August 20, 2026, OpenAI released an Apple Messages plugin for the ChatGPT desktop app on Mac. Once a user...
For an owner of a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) business, selling the practice can be one of the most significant financial decisions of a career. In selling an RIA business, the fundamental M&A concepts still apply (e.g. valuation, purchase price,...
Manufacturers and distributors strike exclusivity deals all the time, and for good reason. A distributor that commits to carrying only one manufacturer's product line has every incentive to promote it aggressively, invest in training and marketing, and build a lasting...
Every fall, millions of Ohioans spend Saturdays debating whether a coach made the right decision on fourth down. Far fewer pay attention to the document that becomes just as important when the season goes sideways: the coach’s employment contract. Most people assume...
On September 11, 2026, Victoria’s Secret Stores Brand Management LLC (“Victoria’s Secret”) sued Thomas Pink Shirtmaker LLC (“Thomas Pink”) and six related companies and retailers in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. Victoria’s Secret says...
KJK’s Cleveland office space is at the tail end of a renovation, having added amenities such as a mini-market, new coffee makers, and renovated kitchen and conference facilities. To most employees, this renovation probably registers as little more than a nice new...
How AI Will Reshape the Practice, the Role of the Partner, and the Future of the Associate Artificial intelligence is moving rapidly from an interesting technology experiment to a fundamental component of professional practice. For lawyers, the question is no longer...
Most employment lawyers have had the same conversation with a client. An executive, physician, salesperson, coach, or other highly visible employee has been accused of serious misconduct. The allegations are already circulating internally, if not publicly. Human...
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 talk to an attorney...