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...
Update – October 27,2025 – As of October 27, 2025, the Cleveland Salary Transparency Act is now in effect. Cleveland Employers should ensure they are in compliance by including clear salary ranges or scales in their job postings, removing salary history inquiries from...
In a lawsuit about sandwiches, the legal implications are anything but soft, and the stakes are high. The J.M. Smucker Company filed a federal lawsuit against Trader Joe’s, alleging that the grocery chain’s crustless peanut butter and jelly sandwiches infringe on...
On October 15, 2025, Jamier Brown, a current high school football superstar and commit to The Ohio State University, filed a lawsuit against the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA), challenging its ban on high school athletes receiving compensation for their...
Overview The Sixth Circuit recently granted mandamus relief, a court order compelling a lower court to fulfill a mandatory legal duty or correct an abuse of discretion, to FirstEnergy, overturning a lower court order that had compelled disclosure of internal...
Since 2022, KJK has cautioned that the continued absence of federal privacy and cybersecurity legislation poses significant risks to businesses. While Congress continues to drag its feet, other governing bodies have stepped in to fill the void. We have identified...
In this digital age, content creators rely on their original works to build audiences and generate income. Platforms like Twitch, YouTube, OnlyFans and others empower creators to connect directly with audiences. But with increased exposure comes increased risk,...
With October upon us, many employers may soon be hosting fun seasonal outings, offsite mixers, costume contests or festive dress days. But just as every haunted house has a monster behind the next corner, these events can harbor unexpected legal risks, particularly...
In a recent decision, the Ohio Eighth District Court of Appeals reminded trial courts that when there’s a real dispute over whether an arbitration agreement is valid, the court must hold a hearing before deciding the issue. The case, Barttile Recovery Solutions,...
Across the country, a shift is underway in the commercial real estate landscape. Once-unshakable national retail chains are shuttering stores, leaving behind empty spaces in malls and shopping centers. For years, these prime locations were out of reach for smaller...