Preliminary Considerations Before recommending termination, managers should determine whether lesser corrective measures are appropriate. Depending on your workforce, it may make sense to implement a progressive discipline policy. A progressive discipline policy may...
When a critical piece of heavy equipment fails, the financial consequences can be substantial from repair costs, downtime and lost revenue. For many businesses, the natural assumption is that these losses can be pursued through negligence or product-liability claims...
For early-stage founders and investors attempting to structure investment in an early stage (pre-seed) company, the choice between a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) and a Convertible Note significantly impacts the capitalization table and future governance....
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...