Have you ever asked ChatGPT a legal question, a medical “what does this mean,” or even a financial “should I do this?” If so, you may be surprised to learn that OpenAI has recently tightened the rules on these types of requests. The update provides clarity: ChatGPT...
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Sixth Circuit Joins Growing Pushback Against the NLRB’s Expanded Make-Whole Remedy
The debate over the scope of the National Labor Relations Board’s (the “Board”) remedial authority under the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”) continues to intensify, and the Sixth Circuit has now added its voice to the growing chorus of courts rejecting the...
Beyond Meat’s Meme-Powered Rise Crashes After Earnings Release
In recent years, meme stocks have captured headlines and ignited debate among investors and legal professionals alike. One of the most dramatic examples unfolded in late October 2025, when Beyond Meat, a well-known producer of plant-based meat alternatives,...
Closing Out 2025: Tax Planning Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act for State and Local Tax and Charitable Deductions
As 2025 comes to an end, it is an appropriate time to revisit state and local tax deductions and charitable giving plans. The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBBA) introduced several updates that may influence year-end strategies, particularly for taxpayers who pay...
An Overview of Columbus’s Latest Efforts to Achieve “Pay Transparency”
Columbus, Ohio is the latest city to enact a law requiring “pay transparency.” Starting January 1, 2027, employers in Columbus must disclose salary ranges in their job postings. This requirement was recently added to the law enacted by the City of Columbus in 2024,...
Ohio High Schools Embrace NIL: What Schools, Families & Businesses Need to Know
Ohio has stepped into an unprecedented new chapter of high school athletics. Following months of pressure due to ongoing litigation, along a rapidly changing national landscape for student-athletes, member schools of the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA)...
Costco’s IEEPA Tariff Lawsuit Puts a Spotlight on the Liquidation Clock for Importers
Costco’s newly filed lawsuit in the U.S. Court of International Trade serves as a warning shot for companies that have been paying tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Costco is challenging the legality of these duties and is...
Best Practices for Managers Considering Termination of Employment
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...
Ohio Appellate Decision Underscores Contract Terms in Equipment Failures
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...
Strategic Early-Stage Financing: Navigating SAFEs and Convertible Notes
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....