KJK extends our congratulations to our clients, TurnDev and Valley Property Investors, for their recent success in securing Ohio’s Historic Preservation Tax Credit. We are proud to have supported them with counsel over the years and remain committed to assisting them...
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Why Kevin Spacey Went Free: The Evidence That Can Make or Break a Defense
We were all witnesses to Kevin Spacey’s fall from grace. In 2017, a then 18-year-old bus boy accused Spacey of fondling him at a restaurant. The 18-year-old captured snippets of the late night on video that he shared on Snapchat, and he also contemporaneously shared...
Bakery Verdict Against Oberlin College Takes the Cake
Hot button allegations of sexism and racism can destroy reputations. But when those accusations are knowingly false, accusers should pay. And that is exactly what a jury held this week when it issued a $44 million verdict against Oberlin College for defaming...
Are You Ready If the Government Knocks on Your Door?
By Kate Hickner and Andrew Wilber It’s no secret that the health care industry is heavily regulated and that compliance with applicable law is imperative. This is especially true in today’s current enforcement environment – warranting a quick compliance reminder and...
The Crippling Effects of Depression When Students Face Misconduct Allegations
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Many of our clients who seek legal representation from the Student & Athlete Defense Practice Group face crippling mental health issues, which isn’t surprising given a 2018 report from the American College Health...
It’s Always Easier in the Movies: How Title IX Has Shattered the View of Sex and Romance on Campus Over the Last 30 Years
Anyone who lived in the 80’s likely remembers the classic cult teen movies – like Sixteen Candles, St. Elmo’s Fire and The Breakfast Club – that shaped the view of life for love-tortured teens during this era. Take the iconic film Say Anything, which defined...
Even Church Can’t Save You From Wire Fraud
Just last month, two churches made national news when they became victims of a crime that is rapidly on the rise: wire fraud. The churches were both duped under similar circumstances that are becoming more and more common. Saint John XXIII in Milwaukee, Wisconsin lost...
Good to Know – Noteworthy Rules and Investment Guidance in Second Round of Opportunity Zone Regulations
By Kaitlin Corkran & Stephanie Mercado On April 17, 2019, the IRS released the second round of proposed regulations for the Opportunity Zone tax incentive program (the OZ Program). This highly anticipated release built on the guidance issued in October 2018 and...
Spring into ESY Planning
Extended School Year (ESY) planning is now underway, as parents and teachers meet with Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams to assess progress over the past year and discuss summer curriculum. One of the least understood components of the IEP is how...
Seven Steps to Winning Your Child Custody Battle
By James L. Lane, OSBA Certified Specialist in Family Law High-conflict child custody cases can be brutally difficult and severely stressful. Parents fighting for custody of their kids are thrown into a daunting legal vortex while facing the nightmare of losing their...