When the Supreme Court struck down the IEEPA tariffs on February 20, 2026, the immediate question for most importers was: how do we get our money back? The weeks since that ruling have been defined by a fast-moving legal battle at the U.S. Court of International Trade...
Litigation & Arbitration
Live Nation–Ticketmaster Antitrust Case Takes Center Stage: What Businesses Should Watch
The antitrust litigation involving Live Nation and Ticketmaster continues to evolve following the U.S. Department of Justice’s announcement of tentative settlement terms reached during trial. The case, which challenges Live Nation’s market practices following its 2010...
After the Supreme Court’s IEEPA Decision: What Importers Should Be Thinking About
On February 20, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision addressing the President’s authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose broad tariffs. In holding that IEEPA does not authorize the sweeping tariff measures at issue, the...
Protecting the Corporate Shield: Understanding Veil Piercing Law in Ohio
For business owners in Ohio, the corporate form provides a fundamental protection: limited liability. This legal shield separates personal assets from business debts and obligations, allowing entrepreneurs to take calculated risks without exposing their personal...
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...
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...
From Friday Night Lights to Fortune: Ohio High School Athletes Get NIL Green Light (For Now)
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...
Procedural Reminder from the Eighth District: Arbitration Disputes Require a Hearing
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,...
Ohio Appeals Court Upholds Denial of Replevin Claim Over Disputed Cat Ownership
On September 25, 2025, the Eighth District Court of Appeals issued a decision in Graves v. Solorzano, affirming the Parma Municipal Court’s ruling in a dispute over the possession of a cat named Marvin. The case highlights how Ohio courts handle replevin actions...