In the realm of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), due diligence is a critical phase where a buyer’s acquisition team assesses potential risks and opportunities before finalizing the terms of an agreement to purchase its target company. The diligence process can be...
On September 5, 2024, the Supreme Court of Ohio issued a ruling addressing the application of the same-juror rule in negligence cases in Hild v. Samaritan Health Partners, deciding whether the defendant-hospital was negligent in its care of the plaintiff. The...
In a recent decision involving the validity of a last chance agreement, the Sixth Circuit concluded that the embedded release of all claims against the employer was not knowingly and voluntarily entered into by the employee and therefore unenforceable under common law...
One of the most common questions posed by parents of minor children who are separated – or who are about to separate – is the following: what is child support and how much can I expect to pay or receive in child support from my co-parent? This question and the concern...
The US Supreme Court granted certiorari to review the 4th Circuit's damages ruling in Dewberry Engineers v. Dewberry Group, which offers a unique examination of corporate separateness and the protection of trademarks under the Lanham Act, particularly in the context...
Elon Musk's Ventures and Controversies Elon Musk is well known for his many ventures as well as his disdain for convention. While serving as the CEO of Tesla, Inc., Musk acquired Twitter (now X Corp.) and founded a private AI-focused company, X.AI Corp. (not to be...
Hip-hop legends Outkast recently filed a lawsuit against an Atlanta-based EDM duo for trademark infringement and unfair competition over the use of the group’s name, “ATLiens.” Outkast claims it coined the term “ATLiens” (pronounced A-T-L-iens, a portmanteau of the...
Custody in Divorce Cases One of the most crucial decisions in a divorce is determining the custody of minor children. In Ohio, the courts refer to this as the "allocation of parental rights and responsibilities." To make this decision, the court considers several...
With the National Minority Enterprise Development (M.E.D.) Week awards approaching on October 20–26, 2024, it’s an opportune time to spotlight a few programs that aim to expand opportunities for minority-owned businesses. This article will unpack the complex interplay...
A Texas federal court has struck down the FTC's proposed nationwide ban on non-compete agreements, just weeks before it was set to take effect. This decision by the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas halts the FTC's Final Rule, which would...