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,...
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When Does Exclusivity Become an Antitrust Problem?
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...
For Cause Termination and Executive Contracts: Lessons from College Football Coaches
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...
Victoria’s Secret v. Thomas Pink: When a Brand Expansion Tests an Old Settlement
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...
Creating Value in Cleveland’s Office Market Downturn: Strategies that Work
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...
The Future of Tax and Estate Planning in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
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...
When Allegations Come First: Managing Administrative Leave During Investigation
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...
Divorce and Custody in the Age of AI: What to Know Before You Start Typing (Part 2)
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...
The Future of Data Centers: How Ohio’s Governor Candidates Propose to Address 2026’s Most Talked-About Issue
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...
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...