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…
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/ Civil Rights, Commercial Law & Contracts, Labor & Employment Law
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…
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/ Business Organizations, Civil Procedure, Intellectual Property
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…
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/ Family Law
While college should be the best four years for any student, those dreams can be crushed when unintended tragedy hits a college campus. Activities often thought of as “fun” can turn on a dime when students drink too much and…
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/ Criminal Law, Education Law
Scientists are generally pleased to learn that their papers are being discussed and cited. Discussion on one platform, however, is a cause of consternation: PubPeer. No scientist wants to learn that their paper is being…
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/ Education Law, Science, Computers, & Technology
This summer, the Ohio House of Representatives passed the Campus Accountability and Modernization to Protect University Students (CAMPUS) Act. This law, if enacted, would require institutions of higher education throughout the…
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/ Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Education Law
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…
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/ Business Organizations, Civil Procedure, Finance & Banking, Science, Computers, & Technology, Securities Law
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”…
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/ Art, Entertainment, & Sports Law, Civil Procedure, Intellectual Property
What is Self-Plagiarism?
Every college student understands that you can’t plagiarize and plagiarism is prohibited. What many students don’t realize, however, is that self-plagiarism can also lead to disciplinary actions…
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/ Education Law
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…
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/ Administrative Law, Business Organizations, Civil Procedure, Commercial Law & Contracts, Labor & Employment Law
As a content creator, your brand is your livelihood. You work tirelessly to create engaging content, build your audience, and attract partnerships with brands. But amidst the creativity and hustle, there’s one critical aspect…
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/ Business Organizations, Commercial Law & Contracts, Intellectual Property, Law Practice Products & Services
Nike recently filed suit in Federal Court in the Southern District of New York claiming trademark infringement and unfair competition by its former licensee, S2, Inc., owned by a popular shoe customizer named Dominic Ciambrone…
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/ Art, Entertainment, & Sports Law, Civil Procedure, Intellectual Property
Last week, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled that victims of anonymous online attacks have an extension of time to file a lawsuit, holding that they can file a suit one year from date the targeted publication is discovered. This…
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/ Civil Procedure, Consumer Protection, Privacy, Science, Computers, & Technology
Understanding the nuances of the Internal Revenue Code (I.R.C.) is crucial for effective estate planning and tax strategy. For example, estate planners must be familiar with the tax basis adjustment provisions in 26 U.S.C. §…
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/ Taxation, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
The effective date of the FTC’s Final Rule prohibiting non-compete agreements quickly approaches, yet there is still no definitive resolution as to whether it is constitutional. Nor has there been any preliminary injunction…
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/ Administrative Law, Commercial Law & Contracts, Labor & Employment Law
