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Jacquelyn Meng Abbott

Proposed Update to the HIPAA Security Rule

In early January, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The Proposed Rule would modify the Security Standards for the Protection of… more

Business Associates, Comment Period, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Data Protection

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Kalie Bagent

Supreme Court Limits Scope of Judicial Review in NEPA Cases

On May 29, 2025, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Seven County Infrastructure Coalition et al. v. Eagle County, Colorado et al. This decision held that agencies are afforded substantial deference in National… more

Energy Policy, Energy Projects, Energy Sector, Environmental Impact Statements, Environmental Litigation

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Michael Ball

Can the Labor Board Finally Get to Work?

On June 16, 2025 President Trump announced two key nominations to the National Labor Relations Board: Scott Mayer and James Murphy. If confirmed, Mayer and Murphy will join Chairman Marvin Kaplan (Republican; term ends 8/27/25)… more

Administrative Appointments, Enforcement, Federal Labor Laws, Government Agencies, Labor Reform

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Margaret Baron

Proposed Update to the HIPAA Security Rule

In early January, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The Proposed Rule would modify the Security Standards for the Protection of… more

Business Associates, Comment Period, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Data Protection

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Jacob Bartlett

TSCA Section 6(a) Risk Evaluation Rules Update: Reconsideration of the PCE Rule

The US EPA reopened its TSCA Section 6(a) rule for Perchloroethylene (PCE) on July 30, 2025. The agency is seeking public comment as part of its reconsideration of the rule until August 29, 2025. In addition to the potential… more

Biden Administration, Comment Period, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), New Regulations, Personal Protective Equipment

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Ilya Batikov

U.S. District Court Finds No Evidence of Continuing Trespass and Holds Permanent Trespass Claim is Barred by Statute of Limitations and Claim Preclusion

In Briggs v. Southwestern Energy Production Co. (Briggs II), the Middle District of Pennsylvania directed summary judgment to Southwestern Energy (SWN) and dismissed the plaintiffs' claims of trespass and conversion. The… more

Claim Preclusion, Energy Projects, Natural Gas, Oil & Gas, Pennsylvania

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Aaron Berke

Ohio Budget Bill Brings Significant Changes and Economic Development Focus

On June 30, 2025, Governor Mike DeWine signed Amended Substitute House Bill 96 (H.B. 96), establishing Ohio's biennial budget for State fiscal years 2026-2027 (July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027). This comprehensive budget… more

Community Development, Economic Development, Housing Market, Infrastructure, Investment

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Charles Billington III

Cleveland, Ohio, Joins National Trend In Passing New Pay Transparency Law

On April 28, 2025, the Cleveland City Council passed Ordinance No. 104-2025, thereby adding Cleveland to the growing list of states and major cities that have passed new laws for increasing pay equity and closing the wage gap… more

Disclosure Requirements, Employer Responsibilities, Employment Policies, Job Ads, Job Applicants

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Adam Borgman

Can the Labor Board Finally Get to Work?

On June 16, 2025 President Trump announced two key nominations to the National Labor Relations Board: Scott Mayer and James Murphy. If confirmed, Mayer and Murphy will join Chairman Marvin Kaplan (Republican; term ends 8/27/25)… more

Administrative Appointments, Enforcement, Federal Labor Laws, Government Agencies, Labor Reform

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Harold Borland

Putting Whataburger on the Map may Infringe Patents

In Texas, Whataburger is more than a fast food restaurant. It’s a cultural icon, deeply ingrained in the identity of many Texans. Founded in Corpus Christi, Texas, Whataburger has been a homegrown favorite for generations of… more

Data Mapping, Intellectual Property Protection, Online Platforms, Patent Infringement, Patent Litigation

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Adam Brandt

Significant Amendments to Delaware General Corporation Law Enacted

On March 25, 2025, the Governor of Delaware signed into law Senate Bill 21 (SB 21) which amends Sections 144 and 220 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) to codify and clarify safe harbors for transactions involving… more

Board of Directors, Books & Records, Controlling Stockholders, Corporate Governance, Delaware

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Joseph Brunner

Department of Justice Announces False Claims Act Crackdown on DEI Policies

The United States Department of Justice recently announced that it would begin “vigorous enforcement” of the False Claims Act against recipients of federal funds for their use of diversity, equity and inclusion programs. The… more

Civil Rights Act, Department of Justice (DOJ), Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I), Educational Institutions, Enforcement Actions

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Sean Byrne

Material Changes Transform the Ohio TMUD Tax Credit

The new Ohio budget signed June 30, 2025 (the Budget Bill or HB 96) enacts substantial changes to Ohio Revised Code Section 122.09, the Transformational Mixed-Use Development Tax Credit (TMUD Tax Credit). The TMUD Tax Credit,… more

Commercial Real Estate Market, Community Development, Construction Industry, Construction Project, Economic Development

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Krystal Campos

Evaluating Remote Work as a Reasonable Accommodation

With many employers contemplating return-to-work directives and many employees seeking and/or needing an accommodation to continue remote work arrangements, employers must be mindful of their obligations under the Americans with… more

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Disability Discrimination, Employee Rights, Employer Responsibilities, Employment Policies

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Cory Catignani

California Court Creates Appellate Split On ‘Headless’ PAGA Claims

A recent decision from the California Court of Appeal for the Fourth Appellate District has created a split on whether employees can bring “headless” Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) claims. “Headless” PAGA refers to the… more

Appeals, Arbitration Agreements, California, Employment Contract, Employment Litigation

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Graham Christian

The Precedent: Federal Circuit Adds Clarity to Personal Jurisdiction and Obviousness-Type Double Patenting Analyses in Regeneron Pharms

In this edition of The Precedent, we outline the decision in Regeneron Pharms., Inc. v. Mylan Pharms. Inc. In Regeneron Pharms., Inc. v. Mylan Pharms. Inc., the Federal Circuit affirmed the district court’s grant of a… more

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Karen Cincione

Ohio General Election Summary 2024

Any lingering notion that Ohio was a “swing” state in presidential elections was erased Tuesday as former President Donald Trump and Senator JD Vance won Ohio by just over 11 percentage points… more

Election Results, General Elections, Political Campaigns, Political Candidates, Presidential Elections

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David Cook

Changes to Interview Waiver Eligibility at Consular Posts and Immigration Fee Changes

On July 25, 2025, the U.S. Department of State announced a new policy that will significantly limit the eligibility of visa applicants to obtain visas without consular interviews. The new policy will go into effect on September… more

Corporate Counsel, Eligibility, Fees, Filing Requirements, Immigration Procedures

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Shelby Daniels

Rhode Island's New Menopause Accommodation Law: Key Employer Insights

On June 24, 2025, Rhode Island became the first state to require reasonable accommodation for menopause-related conditions. The Rhode Island legislature amended the state’s Fair Employment Practices Act’s requirement that… more

Employee Rights, Employer Responsibilities, Employment Discrimination, Employment Policies, Fair Employment Practices Act

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Michael Danis

The Importance of Authentic Signatures in Patent Applications

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has recently terminated proceedings in approximately 3,100 patent applications due to the fraudulent use of a registered practitioner's signature by an unauthorized individual. This… more

Intellectual Property Protection, Inventions, Patent Applications, Patents, Signatures

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Morgan Davis

Supreme Court Sides with Trump Regarding Removal of NLRB and MSPB Members, and Suggests that the Federal Reserve is Different

The United States Supreme Court has granted the Trump Administration’s request to stay United States District Court Judge Beryl Howell’s order reinstating Gwynne Wilcox to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and Cathy… more

Administrative Procedure Act, Appeals, Constitutional Challenges, Employee Rights, Government Agencies

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Andrew DeBord

Legislative Changes to the Board of Revision Process are Coming

Substitute House Bill 96 (Sub. H.B. 96), Ohio’s operating appropriations bill for fiscal years 2026-2027, was passed by the General Assembly on June 25, 2025. The law modifies changes made by Amended Substitute H.B. 126… more

Filing Requirements, Government Agencies, New Legislation, Property Tax, Real Estate Transactions

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Margaret Dodane Everett

Ohio Supreme Court Issues Ruling in Closely Watched Workers’ Compensation Case

The Ohio Supreme Court issued its opinion yesterday (November 26, 2024) in the AutoZone case (State ex rel. AutoZone Stores, Inc. v. Indus. Comm., Slip Opinion No. 2024-Ohio-5519). The decision is favorable to employers who… more

Abandonment, AutoZone, Compensation & Benefits, Disability Benefits, OH Supreme Court

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Lindsay Doss Spillman

Legislative Changes to the Board of Revision Process are Coming

Substitute House Bill 96 (Sub. H.B. 96), Ohio’s operating appropriations bill for fiscal years 2026-2027, was passed by the General Assembly on June 25, 2025. The law modifies changes made by Amended Substitute H.B. 126… more

Filing Requirements, Government Agencies, New Legislation, Property Tax, Real Estate Transactions

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Bailey Drexler

Here Today, Gone in 2026 - Plan to Use Estate, Gift and GST Tax Exemptions in 2025

In 2018, as part of the “Trump tax cuts,” the federal estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax exemption was increased to $11,180,000, with annual increases for inflation. Today, the exemption stands at… more

Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Estate-Tax Exemption, Generation-Skipping Transfer, Gift Tax

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Marcel Duhamel

The Precedent: Federal Circuit Emphasizes that Dollar Amount Spent is Not Determinative of § 337’s Domestic Industry Requirement in Wuhan Healthgen Biotechnology Corp. v. Int’l Trade Comm’n

In this edition of The Precedent, we outline the decision in Wuhan Healthgen Biotechnology Corp. v. Int’l Trade Comm’n. The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently emphasized that Section 337’s domestic… more

Imports, Intellectual Property Litigation, Intellectual Property Protection, International Trade, International Trade Commission (ITC)

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Jennifer Bibart Dunsizer

Proposed Update to the HIPAA Security Rule

In early January, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The Proposed Rule would modify the Security Standards for the Protection of… more

Business Associates, Comment Period, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Data Protection

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Joshua Eckert

Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Authorizes Tariff for AEP Ohio’s Data Center Customers, Requires End of Moratorium on New Services for Data Centers

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio issued a decision on July 9, 2025 authorizing AEP Ohio to implement a new data center-specific tariff that will be applicable to many data center customers signing up for new or expanded… more

Compliance, Cryptocurrency, Data Centers, Energy Policy, Energy Sector

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David Edelstein

Why Ohio Businesses Should Continue Environmental Compliance Efforts Amid Federal Shifts

Why Ohio businesses should continue environmental compliance efforts amid federal shifts - During the first Trump administration, federal regulatory policies experienced significant changes under a policy of pro-industry… more

Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Enforcement Actions, Environmental Policies, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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Anthony Ehler

Legislative Changes to the Board of Revision Process are Coming

Substitute House Bill 96 (Sub. H.B. 96), Ohio’s operating appropriations bill for fiscal years 2026-2027, was passed by the General Assembly on June 25, 2025. The law modifies changes made by Amended Substitute H.B. 126… more

Filing Requirements, Government Agencies, New Legislation, Property Tax, Real Estate Transactions

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Victor Ferguson

Here Today, Gone in 2026 - Plan to Use Estate, Gift and GST Tax Exemptions in 2025

In 2018, as part of the “Trump tax cuts,” the federal estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax exemption was increased to $11,180,000, with annual increases for inflation. Today, the exemption stands at… more

Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Estate-Tax Exemption, Generation-Skipping Transfer, Gift Tax

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Andrew Fleming

The Precedent: Federal Circuit Emphasizes that Dollar Amount Spent is Not Determinative of § 337’s Domestic Industry Requirement in Wuhan Healthgen Biotechnology Corp. v. Int’l Trade Comm’n

In this edition of The Precedent, we outline the decision in Wuhan Healthgen Biotechnology Corp. v. Int’l Trade Comm’n. The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently emphasized that Section 337’s domestic… more

Imports, Intellectual Property Litigation, Intellectual Property Protection, International Trade, International Trade Commission (ITC)

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Erin French

False Claims Act Reimagined: DOJ Pursues Civil Rights Fraud in Higher Education and Government Contracts

On May 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) unveiled the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, a new enforcement strategy aimed at leveraging the False Claims Act to hold colleges, universities, government contractors, and… more

Civil Rights Act, Colleges, Department of Justice (DOJ), Educational Institutions, Enforcement Actions

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David Froling

Legislative Changes to the Board of Revision Process are Coming

Substitute House Bill 96 (Sub. H.B. 96), Ohio’s operating appropriations bill for fiscal years 2026-2027, was passed by the General Assembly on June 25, 2025. The law modifies changes made by Amended Substitute H.B. 126… more

Filing Requirements, Government Agencies, New Legislation, Property Tax, Real Estate Transactions

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Lauren Fromme

The Importance of Actively Monitoring S Corporation Compliance

Many banks have elected to be “S Corporations” for tax purposes. This status can provide significant tax benefits to the bank’s shareholders, but it also comes with several ongoing technical requirements. Failure to satisfy any… more

Banking Sector, Business Formation, Corporate Governance, Financial Institutions, Internal Revenue Code (IRC)

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John Furniss III

Here Today, Gone in 2026 - Plan to Use Estate, Gift and GST Tax Exemptions in 2025

In 2018, as part of the “Trump tax cuts,” the federal estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax exemption was increased to $11,180,000, with annual increases for inflation. Today, the exemption stands at… more

Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Estate-Tax Exemption, Generation-Skipping Transfer, Gift Tax

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Suzanne Galyardt

Here Today, Gone in 2026 - Plan to Use Estate, Gift and GST Tax Exemptions in 2025

In 2018, as part of the “Trump tax cuts,” the federal estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax exemption was increased to $11,180,000, with annual increases for inflation. Today, the exemption stands at… more

Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Estate-Tax Exemption, Generation-Skipping Transfer, Gift Tax

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Michael Garvin

The Precedent: The Federal Circuit Provides Guidelines for Challenging Expired Patents in Apple Inc. v. Gesture Tech. Partners, LLC

In this edition of The Precedent, we outline the decision in Apple Inc. v. Gesture Tech. Partners, LLC. In Apple Inc., v. Gesture Tech Partners, LLC, the Federal Circuit reviewed the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s (PTAB)… more

Appeals, Intellectual Property Protection, Inter Partes Review (IPR) Proceeding, Obviousness, Patent Litigation

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Lou Gentile

Ohio General Election Summary 2024

Any lingering notion that Ohio was a “swing” state in presidential elections was erased Tuesday as former President Donald Trump and Senator JD Vance won Ohio by just over 11 percentage points… more

Election Results, General Elections, Political Campaigns, Political Candidates, Presidential Elections

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Michael Griffaton

Indiana Mandates Employee Leave for School Meetings

Effective July 1, 2025, Indiana generally requires all employers provide unpaid leave for employees to attend school conferences and meetings for their children. Employers are prohibited from taking adverse action against an… more

Adverse Action, Adverse Employment Action, Employee Benefits, Employee Rights, Employer Responsibilities

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David Groenke

Here Today, Gone in 2026 - Plan to Use Estate, Gift and GST Tax Exemptions in 2025

In 2018, as part of the “Trump tax cuts,” the federal estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax exemption was increased to $11,180,000, with annual increases for inflation. Today, the exemption stands at… more

Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Estate-Tax Exemption, Generation-Skipping Transfer, Gift Tax

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J. Liam Gruzs

Proposed Update to the HIPAA Security Rule

In early January, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The Proposed Rule would modify the Security Standards for the Protection of… more

Business Associates, Comment Period, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Data Protection

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Adam Hamburg

Legislative Changes to the Board of Revision Process are Coming

Substitute House Bill 96 (Sub. H.B. 96), Ohio’s operating appropriations bill for fiscal years 2026-2027, was passed by the General Assembly on June 25, 2025. The law modifies changes made by Amended Substitute H.B. 126… more

Filing Requirements, Government Agencies, New Legislation, Property Tax, Real Estate Transactions

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Elijah Hardee

False Claims Act Reimagined: DOJ Pursues Civil Rights Fraud in Higher Education and Government Contracts

On May 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) unveiled the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, a new enforcement strategy aimed at leveraging the False Claims Act to hold colleges, universities, government contractors, and… more

Civil Rights Act, Colleges, Department of Justice (DOJ), Educational Institutions, Enforcement Actions

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Robert Harris

Changes to Interview Waiver Eligibility at Consular Posts and Immigration Fee Changes

On July 25, 2025, the U.S. Department of State announced a new policy that will significantly limit the eligibility of visa applicants to obtain visas without consular interviews. The new policy will go into effect on September… more

Corporate Counsel, Eligibility, Fees, Filing Requirements, Immigration Procedures

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Christopher Hartman

Here Today, Gone in 2026 - Plan to Use Estate, Gift and GST Tax Exemptions in 2025

In 2018, as part of the “Trump tax cuts,” the federal estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax exemption was increased to $11,180,000, with annual increases for inflation. Today, the exemption stands at… more

Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Estate-Tax Exemption, Generation-Skipping Transfer, Gift Tax

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Jolie Havens

Proposed Update to the HIPAA Security Rule

In early January, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The Proposed Rule would modify the Security Standards for the Protection of… more

Business Associates, Comment Period, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Data Protection

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Rebecca Hill

Can the Labor Board Finally Get to Work?

On June 16, 2025 President Trump announced two key nominations to the National Labor Relations Board: Scott Mayer and James Murphy. If confirmed, Mayer and Murphy will join Chairman Marvin Kaplan (Republican; term ends 8/27/25)… more

Administrative Appointments, Enforcement, Federal Labor Laws, Government Agencies, Labor Reform

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Jason Hodges

Significant Amendments to Delaware General Corporation Law Enacted

On March 25, 2025, the Governor of Delaware signed into law Senate Bill 21 (SB 21) which amends Sections 144 and 220 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) to codify and clarify safe harbors for transactions involving… more

Board of Directors, Books & Records, Controlling Stockholders, Corporate Governance, Delaware

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David Hoeffel

Ohio General Election Summary 2024

Any lingering notion that Ohio was a “swing” state in presidential elections was erased Tuesday as former President Donald Trump and Senator JD Vance won Ohio by just over 11 percentage points… more

Election Results, General Elections, Political Campaigns, Political Candidates, Presidential Elections

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Jocelyn Hoffman

Strategies for Ensuring Effective Workplace Investigations

Employers are often faced with complaints of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and other kinds of misconduct. While no two investigations are identical, specific strategies exist to help conduct effective workplace… more

Best Practices, Employee Rights, Employer Responsibilities, Employment Discrimination, Harassment

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Liana Hollingsworth

Connecticut Expands Its Paid Sick Leave Mandate

Connecticut’s existing paid sick days law requires employers with more than 50 employees that are mostly in specific retail and service occupations (such as food service workers and health care workers) to provide their… more

Connecticut, Covered Employees, Covered Employer, Employee Benefits, Employees

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Bradley Hough

The Precedent: Federal Circuit Sidesteps Ruling on the Reverse Doctrine of Equivalents Theory in Steuben Foods Inc. v. Shibuya Hoppmann Corp

In this edition of The Precedent, we outline the decision in Steuben Foods Inc. v. Shibuya Hoppmann Corp. This case addresses whether the reverse doctrine of equivalents (RDOE) is a viable defense to patent infringement… more

Appeals, Claim Construction, Doctrine of Equivalents, Intellectual Property Litigation, Intellectual Property Protection

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Hilary Houston

Legislative Changes to the Board of Revision Process are Coming

Substitute House Bill 96 (Sub. H.B. 96), Ohio’s operating appropriations bill for fiscal years 2026-2027, was passed by the General Assembly on June 25, 2025. The law modifies changes made by Amended Substitute H.B. 126… more

Filing Requirements, Government Agencies, New Legislation, Property Tax, Real Estate Transactions

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Elizabeth Howard

Proposed Update to the HIPAA Security Rule

In early January, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The Proposed Rule would modify the Security Standards for the Protection of… more

Business Associates, Comment Period, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Data Protection

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Christopher Ingram

Proposed Update to the HIPAA Security Rule

In early January, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The Proposed Rule would modify the Security Standards for the Protection of… more

Business Associates, Comment Period, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Data Protection

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Sachiyo Isoda Peterson

Changes to Interview Waiver Eligibility at Consular Posts and Immigration Fee Changes

On July 25, 2025, the U.S. Department of State announced a new policy that will significantly limit the eligibility of visa applicants to obtain visas without consular interviews. The new policy will go into effect on September… more

Corporate Counsel, Eligibility, Fees, Filing Requirements, Immigration Procedures

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Lauren Johnson

Legislative Changes to the Board of Revision Process are Coming

Substitute House Bill 96 (Sub. H.B. 96), Ohio’s operating appropriations bill for fiscal years 2026-2027, was passed by the General Assembly on June 25, 2025. The law modifies changes made by Amended Substitute H.B. 126… more

Filing Requirements, Government Agencies, New Legislation, Property Tax, Real Estate Transactions

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Maureen Kelly

New USPTO Trademark Fees for 2025: What You Need to Know

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has introduced new trademark fees for 2025. These changes are designed to address increased operating costs and examination times and they will impact many routine trademark… more

Filing Fees, Goods or Services, Lanham Act, New Rules, Trademark Application

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Lauren Kickel

The Precedent: Federal Circuit Vacates Claim Construction But Upholds PTAB’s Determination of Obviousness and Motivation to Combine in HD Silicon Solutions

In this edition of The Precedent, we outline the Federal Circuit's decision in HD Silicon Solutions LLC v. Microchip Technology Inc. In HD Silicon Solutions LLC, the Federal Circuit addressed an appeal from the USPTO Patent… more

Claim Construction, Intellectual Property Protection, Inter Partes Review (IPR) Proceeding, Obviousness, Patent Invalidity

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Christopher Knezevic

Ohio Budget Bill Brings Significant Changes and Economic Development Focus

On June 30, 2025, Governor Mike DeWine signed Amended Substitute House Bill 96 (H.B. 96), establishing Ohio's biennial budget for State fiscal years 2026-2027 (July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027). This comprehensive budget… more

Community Development, Economic Development, Housing Market, Infrastructure, Investment

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Nikkia Knudsen

Proposed Update to the HIPAA Security Rule

In early January, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The Proposed Rule would modify the Security Standards for the Protection of… more

Business Associates, Comment Period, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Data Protection

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John Landolfi

States Propose New Environmental Disclosure Laws for Apparel and Footwear Industry

Several U.S. states, including Washington, New York, California, and Massachusetts, are proposing new laws targeting apparel and footwear manufacturers, importers, and retailers. These laws aim to regulate the fashion industry… more

California, Disclosure Requirements, Environmental Policies, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, New York

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Christopher LaRocco

Children’s Privacy Law “Matures” After Year-Long Review

In December 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed changes to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Rule to address the increasing use and monetization of children’s data online. The COPPA Rule, which… more

Biometric Information, COPPA, Cybersecurity, Data Collection, Data Privacy

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Mackenzie Leadston

Virginia and Wyoming Further Restrict Use of Non-Competition Agreements

As the future of the Federal Trade Commission’s stalled federal ban on non-competition agreements remains uncertain (FTC Non-compete Ban Blocked – For Good, For Now), states continue to enact laws curtailing employers’ ability… more

Contract Terms, Employee Definition, Employee Rights, Employer Responsibilities, Employment Contract

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Michael Mangan

Legislative Changes to the Board of Revision Process are Coming

Substitute House Bill 96 (Sub. H.B. 96), Ohio’s operating appropriations bill for fiscal years 2026-2027, was passed by the General Assembly on June 25, 2025. The law modifies changes made by Amended Substitute H.B. 126… more

Filing Requirements, Government Agencies, New Legislation, Property Tax, Real Estate Transactions

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Joseph Mann

The Importance of Actively Monitoring S Corporation Compliance

Many banks have elected to be “S Corporations” for tax purposes. This status can provide significant tax benefits to the bank’s shareholders, but it also comes with several ongoing technical requirements. Failure to satisfy any… more

Banking Sector, Business Formation, Corporate Governance, Financial Institutions, Internal Revenue Code (IRC)

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Michael Martz

Significant Amendments to Delaware General Corporation Law Enacted

On March 25, 2025, the Governor of Delaware signed into law Senate Bill 21 (SB 21) which amends Sections 144 and 220 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) to codify and clarify safe harbors for transactions involving… more

Board of Directors, Books & Records, Controlling Stockholders, Corporate Governance, Delaware

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Theodore Mattis

Ohio Supreme Court Issues Ruling in Closely Watched Workers’ Compensation Case

The Ohio Supreme Court issued its opinion yesterday (November 26, 2024) in the AutoZone case (State ex rel. AutoZone Stores, Inc. v. Indus. Comm., Slip Opinion No. 2024-Ohio-5519). The decision is favorable to employers who… more

Abandonment, AutoZone, Compensation & Benefits, Disability Benefits, OH Supreme Court

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Natalie McLaughlin

False Claims Act Reimagined: DOJ Pursues Civil Rights Fraud in Higher Education and Government Contracts

On May 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) unveiled the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, a new enforcement strategy aimed at leveraging the False Claims Act to hold colleges, universities, government contractors, and… more

Civil Rights Act, Colleges, Department of Justice (DOJ), Educational Institutions, Enforcement Actions

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Michael Messinger

New Settled Expectations Policy at the PTAB Augurs Major Practice Changes

In a startling development, Acting Director of the USPTO Coke Morgan Stewart has denied institution of an inter partes review (IPR) on the basis of “settled expectations,” on the sole ground that the subject patent had been… more

Intellectual Property Litigation, Intellectual Property Protection, Inter Partes Review (IPR) Proceeding, New Regulations, Patent Litigation

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Adam Miller

Significant Amendments to Delaware General Corporation Law Enacted

On March 25, 2025, the Governor of Delaware signed into law Senate Bill 21 (SB 21) which amends Sections 144 and 220 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) to codify and clarify safe harbors for transactions involving… more

Board of Directors, Books & Records, Controlling Stockholders, Corporate Governance, Delaware

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Jeffrey Miller

Department of Justice Announces False Claims Act Crackdown on DEI Policies

The United States Department of Justice recently announced that it would begin “vigorous enforcement” of the False Claims Act against recipients of federal funds for their use of diversity, equity and inclusion programs. The… more

Civil Rights Act, Department of Justice (DOJ), Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I), Educational Institutions, Enforcement Actions

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Judson Millhon, III

Cleveland, Ohio, Joins National Trend In Passing New Pay Transparency Law

On April 28, 2025, the Cleveland City Council passed Ordinance No. 104-2025, thereby adding Cleveland to the growing list of states and major cities that have passed new laws for increasing pay equity and closing the wage gap… more

Disclosure Requirements, Employer Responsibilities, Employment Policies, Job Ads, Job Applicants

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Karen Moore

Here Today, Gone in 2026 - Plan to Use Estate, Gift and GST Tax Exemptions in 2025

In 2018, as part of the “Trump tax cuts,” the federal estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax exemption was increased to $11,180,000, with annual increases for inflation. Today, the exemption stands at… more

Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Estate-Tax Exemption, Generation-Skipping Transfer, Gift Tax

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Hamed Moradi

Texas Invalidates Confidentiality Clauses in Sexual Abuse Cases

Effective September 1, 2025, Texas employers must comply with Trey’s Law (S.B. No. 835), a new law that voids certain confidentiality and nondisclosure clauses related to sexual abuse. This legislation echoes a growing national… more

Confidentiality Agreements, Employer Responsibilities, Employment Policies, New Legislation, Non-Disclosure Agreement

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Nathaniel Morse

Trump Administration Proposes New Nationwide Permit for Data Centers and other Permitting Reforms

On July 23, the White House released “Winning the Race: America’s AI Action Plan,” (the "Plan") in response to President Trump’s January 23 Executive Order, “Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence.”… more

CERCLA, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Data Centers, Executive Orders

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Zachary Mueck

Here Today, Gone in 2026 - Plan to Use Estate, Gift and GST Tax Exemptions in 2025

In 2018, as part of the “Trump tax cuts,” the federal estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax exemption was increased to $11,180,000, with annual increases for inflation. Today, the exemption stands at… more

Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Estate-Tax Exemption, Generation-Skipping Transfer, Gift Tax

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Jason Mueller

Surge in Copyright Claims by Music Publishers for Unauthorized Use of Music in Social Media Marketing

Music publishing companies are increasingly sending demand letters seeking payment for unauthorized uses of music that appear on social media platforms as part of brands’ social media marketing efforts. Recently, there has been… more

Advertising, Brand, Copyright Infringement, Copyright Litigation, Entertainment Industry

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Chase Nevitt

Telehealth Services Safe Harbor for High Deductible Health Plans Expires December 31, 2024

On December 21, 2024, President Biden signed into law the American Relief Act, 2025 (2025 Relief Act), which funds the federal government through March 14, 2025, and provides certain disaster relief provisions and other economic… more

Benefit Plan Sponsors, Cafeteria Plans, CARES Act, HDHP, Health Care Providers

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Thomas Niehaus

Ohio General Election Summary 2024

Any lingering notion that Ohio was a “swing” state in presidential elections was erased Tuesday as former President Donald Trump and Senator JD Vance won Ohio by just over 11 percentage points… more

Election Results, General Elections, Political Campaigns, Political Candidates, Presidential Elections

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William Noe

Legislative Changes to the Board of Revision Process are Coming

Substitute House Bill 96 (Sub. H.B. 96), Ohio’s operating appropriations bill for fiscal years 2026-2027, was passed by the General Assembly on June 25, 2025. The law modifies changes made by Amended Substitute H.B. 126… more

Filing Requirements, Government Agencies, New Legislation, Property Tax, Real Estate Transactions

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Jacinto Núñez

Legislative Changes to the Board of Revision Process are Coming

Substitute House Bill 96 (Sub. H.B. 96), Ohio’s operating appropriations bill for fiscal years 2026-2027, was passed by the General Assembly on June 25, 2025. The law modifies changes made by Amended Substitute H.B. 126… more

Filing Requirements, Government Agencies, New Legislation, Property Tax, Real Estate Transactions

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William Oldach III

New Settled Expectations Policy at the PTAB Augurs Major Practice Changes

In a startling development, Acting Director of the USPTO Coke Morgan Stewart has denied institution of an inter partes review (IPR) on the basis of “settled expectations,” on the sole ground that the subject patent had been… more

Intellectual Property Litigation, Intellectual Property Protection, Inter Partes Review (IPR) Proceeding, New Regulations, Patent Litigation

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Michael Oliverio

Legislative Changes to the Board of Revision Process are Coming

Substitute House Bill 96 (Sub. H.B. 96), Ohio’s operating appropriations bill for fiscal years 2026-2027, was passed by the General Assembly on June 25, 2025. The law modifies changes made by Amended Substitute H.B. 126… more

Filing Requirements, Government Agencies, New Legislation, Property Tax, Real Estate Transactions

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Sydney Pahren

Proposed Update to the HIPAA Security Rule

In early January, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The Proposed Rule would modify the Security Standards for the Protection of… more

Business Associates, Comment Period, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Data Protection

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Bruce Paige

Significant Amendments to Delaware General Corporation Law Enacted

On March 25, 2025, the Governor of Delaware signed into law Senate Bill 21 (SB 21) which amends Sections 144 and 220 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) to codify and clarify safe harbors for transactions involving… more

Board of Directors, Books & Records, Controlling Stockholders, Corporate Governance, Delaware

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Emily Pan

Here Today, Gone in 2026 - Plan to Use Estate, Gift and GST Tax Exemptions in 2025

In 2018, as part of the “Trump tax cuts,” the federal estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax exemption was increased to $11,180,000, with annual increases for inflation. Today, the exemption stands at… more

Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Estate-Tax Exemption, Generation-Skipping Transfer, Gift Tax

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Dawne McKenna Parrish

Texas Court Enjoins Enforcement of HIPAA Final Privacy Rule Against Individual Doctor and Clinic

On December 22, the day before the 2024 Final HIPAA Privacy Rule (2024 Rule) was set to go into effect, a federal district court in Texas enjoined enforcement of the 2024 Rule against Dr. Carmen Purl and Dr. Purl’s Fast Care… more

Data Privacy, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI), Health Care Providers, Health Clinics

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M. Sean Purcell

Significant Amendments to Delaware General Corporation Law Enacted

On March 25, 2025, the Governor of Delaware signed into law Senate Bill 21 (SB 21) which amends Sections 144 and 220 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) to codify and clarify safe harbors for transactions involving… more

Board of Directors, Books & Records, Controlling Stockholders, Corporate Governance, Delaware

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Kimberlee Raley

The Precedent: The Federal Circuit Provides Guidelines for Challenging Expired Patents in Apple Inc. v. Gesture Tech. Partners, LLC

In this edition of The Precedent, we outline the decision in Apple Inc. v. Gesture Tech. Partners, LLC. In Apple Inc., v. Gesture Tech Partners, LLC, the Federal Circuit reviewed the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s (PTAB)… more

Appeals, Intellectual Property Protection, Inter Partes Review (IPR) Proceeding, Obviousness, Patent Litigation

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Nicholas Ray

Legislative Changes to the Board of Revision Process are Coming

Substitute House Bill 96 (Sub. H.B. 96), Ohio’s operating appropriations bill for fiscal years 2026-2027, was passed by the General Assembly on June 25, 2025. The law modifies changes made by Amended Substitute H.B. 126… more

Filing Requirements, Government Agencies, New Legislation, Property Tax, Real Estate Transactions

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Steven Rech

Legislative Changes to the Board of Revision Process are Coming

Substitute House Bill 96 (Sub. H.B. 96), Ohio’s operating appropriations bill for fiscal years 2026-2027, was passed by the General Assembly on June 25, 2025. The law modifies changes made by Amended Substitute H.B. 126… more

Filing Requirements, Government Agencies, New Legislation, Property Tax, Real Estate Transactions

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Eli Redfern

Wisconsin's Tax Reform: Catalyzing Data Center Investment

Wisconsin has emerged as a hotspot for data center development, with numerous project announcements coinciding with recent legislative tax reforms. Two significant changes—the elimination of most tangible personal property taxes… more

Data Centers, Economic Development, Investment, Property Tax, Sales Tax

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Chadwick Reynolds

Significant Amendments to Delaware General Corporation Law Enacted

On March 25, 2025, the Governor of Delaware signed into law Senate Bill 21 (SB 21) which amends Sections 144 and 220 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) to codify and clarify safe harbors for transactions involving… more

Board of Directors, Books & Records, Controlling Stockholders, Corporate Governance, Delaware

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Adam Rocco

Illinois Requires Paid Leave for Military Funeral Honors Details

Illinois recently amended its Military Leave Act to provide up to 40 hours of paid leave per year (limited to eight hours per month) for employees serving on a funeral honors detail. This paid leave entitlement became effective… more

Amended Legislation, Employee Benefits, Employee Rights, Employer Responsibilities, Illinois

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Russell Rosler

Significant Amendments to Delaware General Corporation Law Enacted

On March 25, 2025, the Governor of Delaware signed into law Senate Bill 21 (SB 21) which amends Sections 144 and 220 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) to codify and clarify safe harbors for transactions involving… more

Board of Directors, Books & Records, Controlling Stockholders, Corporate Governance, Delaware

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Gretchen Rutz Leist

Children’s Privacy Law “Matures” After Year-Long Review

In December 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed changes to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Rule to address the increasing use and monetization of children’s data online. The COPPA Rule, which… more

Biometric Information, COPPA, Cybersecurity, Data Collection, Data Privacy

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Anna Sanyal

Ohio Passes Bill to Encourage Energy Infrastructure Development

Ohio Governor DeWine recently signed Substitute House Bill 15 (HB 15) which will take effect on August 14, 2025. HB 15 contains many provisions intended to encourage the development of Ohio electric generation facilities and… more

Electricity, Energy Policy, Energy Projects, Energy Sector, Infrastructure

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Megan Savage Knox

Legislative Changes to the Board of Revision Process are Coming

Substitute House Bill 96 (Sub. H.B. 96), Ohio’s operating appropriations bill for fiscal years 2026-2027, was passed by the General Assembly on June 25, 2025. The law modifies changes made by Amended Substitute H.B. 126… more

Filing Requirements, Government Agencies, New Legislation, Property Tax, Real Estate Transactions

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Kimberly Schaefer

Significant Amendments to Delaware General Corporation Law Enacted

On March 25, 2025, the Governor of Delaware signed into law Senate Bill 21 (SB 21) which amends Sections 144 and 220 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) to codify and clarify safe harbors for transactions involving… more

Board of Directors, Books & Records, Controlling Stockholders, Corporate Governance, Delaware

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Matt Schmitz

Illinois Requires Paid Leave for Military Funeral Honors Details

Illinois recently amended its Military Leave Act to provide up to 40 hours of paid leave per year (limited to eight hours per month) for employees serving on a funeral honors detail. This paid leave entitlement became effective… more

Amended Legislation, Employee Benefits, Employee Rights, Employer Responsibilities, Illinois

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Michael Schwartz

Here Today, Gone in 2026 - Plan to Use Estate, Gift and GST Tax Exemptions in 2025

In 2018, as part of the “Trump tax cuts,” the federal estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax exemption was increased to $11,180,000, with annual increases for inflation. Today, the exemption stands at… more

Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Estate-Tax Exemption, Generation-Skipping Transfer, Gift Tax

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Jacob Semus

Can the Labor Board Finally Get to Work?

On June 16, 2025 President Trump announced two key nominations to the National Labor Relations Board: Scott Mayer and James Murphy. If confirmed, Mayer and Murphy will join Chairman Marvin Kaplan (Republican; term ends 8/27/25)… more

Administrative Appointments, Enforcement, Federal Labor Laws, Government Agencies, Labor Reform

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Michael Settineri

Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Authorizes Tariff for AEP Ohio’s Data Center Customers, Requires End of Moratorium on New Services for Data Centers

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio issued a decision on July 9, 2025 authorizing AEP Ohio to implement a new data center-specific tariff that will be applicable to many data center customers signing up for new or expanded… more

Compliance, Cryptocurrency, Data Centers, Energy Policy, Energy Sector

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Samia Shaheen

Kansas Enacts New Employer-Friendly Law Clarifying Enforceability of Non-Solicitation Agreements

Kansas has recently joined the expanding list of jurisdictions to pass or introduce legislation related to restrictive covenants. Except this time, the legislation substantially modifies the state’s approach to restrictive… more

Contract Terms, Employee Rights, Employer Responsibilities, Employment Contract, Kansas

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Jabari Shaw

From Seed to Strategy: Intellectual Property Protection for Cannabis Brands

The cannabis industry has experienced consistent growth over recent years, leading to substantial investment and an increase in the industry’s commercial relevance. This momentum shows no signs of slowing down, as states across… more

Agribusiness, Cannabis Products, Copyright, Copyright Registration, Intellectual Property Protection

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Benjamin Shepler

Ohio Permits Digital Employment Law Postings

The Ohio Legislature recently updated Ohio’s requirements for employment law notice postings to provide employers with more flexibility. The new law will allow employers to post certain mandatory employment law notices… more

Employee Rights, Employer Responsibilities, Employment Policies, Minimum Wage, New Legislation

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Michael Shoenfelt

Supreme Court Sides with Trump Regarding Removal of NLRB and MSPB Members, and Suggests that the Federal Reserve is Different

The United States Supreme Court has granted the Trump Administration’s request to stay United States District Court Judge Beryl Howell’s order reinstating Gwynne Wilcox to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and Cathy… more

Administrative Procedure Act, Appeals, Constitutional Challenges, Employee Rights, Government Agencies

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Robert Shope

Pittsburgh Enacts Employee-Friendly Amendments to Paid Sick Leave Law

On June 12, 2025, Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey signed an amendment to Pittsburgh’s Paid Sick Days Act into law. The amendment accelerates employees’ accrual of sick leave and increases usage and carry-over caps. The amendment… more

Amended Regulation, Compensation & Benefits, Employee Benefits, Employee Rights, Employees

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Steven Smiseck

Legislative Changes to the Board of Revision Process are Coming

Substitute House Bill 96 (Sub. H.B. 96), Ohio’s operating appropriations bill for fiscal years 2026-2027, was passed by the General Assembly on June 25, 2025. The law modifies changes made by Amended Substitute H.B. 126… more

Filing Requirements, Government Agencies, New Legislation, Property Tax, Real Estate Transactions

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Rylee Snively

Proposed Update to the HIPAA Security Rule

In early January, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The Proposed Rule would modify the Security Standards for the Protection of… more

Business Associates, Comment Period, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Data Protection

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Kaene Soto

Ohio Enacts Mini-WARN Law Requiring Notice of Plant Closings and Mass Layoffs

On July 1, 2025, Ohio enacted a new mini-WARN law as part of House Bill 96 (the biennial budget bill). Codified at Ohio Revised Code §4113.31, the statute takes effect on September 29, 2025, and imposes new state-specific notice… more

Business Closures, Employer Responsibilities, Government Agencies, Labor Regulations, Labor Relations

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Jeffrey Stagnaro

Here Today, Gone in 2026 - Plan to Use Estate, Gift and GST Tax Exemptions in 2025

In 2018, as part of the “Trump tax cuts,” the federal estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax exemption was increased to $11,180,000, with annual increases for inflation. Today, the exemption stands at… more

Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Estate-Tax Exemption, Generation-Skipping Transfer, Gift Tax

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Janay Stevens

Steady, Ames, Fire! Supreme Court Hits its Mark in Historic ‘Reverse Discrimination’ Ruling

The closely watched battle over “reverse discrimination” claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 concluded Wednesday with the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services. The case… more

Employee Rights, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Discrimination, Employment Litigation, Employment Policies

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Michael Stojsavljevic

The Precedent: Federal Circuit Provides Further Clarity on Issues Surrounding Patent Validity in Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. v. Torrent Pharma Inc.

In this edition of The Precedent, we outline the validity of a pharmaceutical patent concerning the patent’s written description. Following an appeal from the United States District Court for the District of Delaware, the… more

Intellectual Property Litigation, Obviousness, Patent Infringement, Patent Invalidity, Patent Litigation

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Mitchell Tobias

The Precedent: The Federal Circuit Clarifies When Collateral Estoppel Applies Following Inter Partes Review Proceedings in Kroy IP Holdings, LLC

In this edition of The Precedent, we outline the Federal Circuit's decision in Kroy IP Holdings, LLC v. Groupon, Inc. Overview - The Federal Circuit held that the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s (PTAB) finding of unpatentability… more

Collateral Estoppel, Final Written Decisions, Intellectual Property Litigation, Inter Partes Review (IPR) Proceeding, Patent Infringement

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J. Bret Treier

Significant Amendments to Delaware General Corporation Law Enacted

On March 25, 2025, the Governor of Delaware signed into law Senate Bill 21 (SB 21) which amends Sections 144 and 220 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) to codify and clarify safe harbors for transactions involving… more

Board of Directors, Books & Records, Controlling Stockholders, Corporate Governance, Delaware

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Jeff Troan

Attracting Aerospace: The Risks of a Property Tax-Heavy State Tax Structure

When examining the tax structures of business-aggressive states, a common pattern emerges: reduced income and franchise taxes offset by steeper sales and property taxes. While this approach may work for some industries, it can… more

Aerospace, Business Development, Corporate Taxes, Defense Sector, Economic Development

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Casey Valentine

Supreme Court of Ohio Dismisses Appeal Seeking to End Senterra’s “Rolling Analysis”

In Senterra Ltd. v. Winland, 2019-Ohio-4387, Ohio’s Seventh District Court of Appeals held that an examiner, after identifying the root of title and finding that an exception to marketable record title applies, should review the… more

Appeals, Deeds, Land Titles, Mineral Leases, Mineral Rights

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Mark Vannatta

Here Today, Gone in 2026 - Plan to Use Estate, Gift and GST Tax Exemptions in 2025

In 2018, as part of the “Trump tax cuts,” the federal estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax exemption was increased to $11,180,000, with annual increases for inflation. Today, the exemption stands at… more

Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Estate-Tax Exemption, Generation-Skipping Transfer, Gift Tax

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Patrick Veith

Significant Amendments to Delaware General Corporation Law Enacted

On March 25, 2025, the Governor of Delaware signed into law Senate Bill 21 (SB 21) which amends Sections 144 and 220 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) to codify and clarify safe harbors for transactions involving… more

Board of Directors, Books & Records, Controlling Stockholders, Corporate Governance, Delaware

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Nicole Walt

Corporate Transparency Act Deadlines Extended

On February 27, 2025, the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a release announcing that it intends to issue an interim final rule by March 21, 2025 that will extend the current deadlines to file or… more

Beneficial Owner, Business Entities, Business Ownership, Compliance, Corporate Transparency Act

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Victor Walton Jr.

Department of Justice Announces False Claims Act Crackdown on DEI Policies

The United States Department of Justice recently announced that it would begin “vigorous enforcement” of the False Claims Act against recipients of federal funds for their use of diversity, equity and inclusion programs. The… more

Civil Rights Act, Department of Justice (DOJ), Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I), Educational Institutions, Enforcement Actions

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Kristin Watt

Why Ohio Businesses Should Continue Environmental Compliance Efforts Amid Federal Shifts

Why Ohio businesses should continue environmental compliance efforts amid federal shifts - During the first Trump administration, federal regulatory policies experienced significant changes under a policy of pro-industry… more

Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Enforcement Actions, Environmental Policies, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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Anthony Weis

Significant Amendments to Delaware General Corporation Law Enacted

On March 25, 2025, the Governor of Delaware signed into law Senate Bill 21 (SB 21) which amends Sections 144 and 220 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) to codify and clarify safe harbors for transactions involving… more

Board of Directors, Books & Records, Controlling Stockholders, Corporate Governance, Delaware

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Rosemary Welsh

Ohio Supreme Court Issues Ruling in Closely Watched Workers’ Compensation Case

The Ohio Supreme Court issued its opinion yesterday (November 26, 2024) in the AutoZone case (State ex rel. AutoZone Stores, Inc. v. Indus. Comm., Slip Opinion No. 2024-Ohio-5519). The decision is favorable to employers who… more

Abandonment, AutoZone, Compensation & Benefits, Disability Benefits, OH Supreme Court

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Aaron Williams

Surge in Copyright Claims by Music Publishers for Unauthorized Use of Music in Social Media Marketing

Music publishing companies are increasingly sending demand letters seeking payment for unauthorized uses of music that appear on social media platforms as part of brands’ social media marketing efforts. Recently, there has been… more

Advertising, Brand, Copyright Infringement, Copyright Litigation, Entertainment Industry

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Athena Williams

New USPTO Trademark Fees for 2025: What You Need to Know

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has introduced new trademark fees for 2025. These changes are designed to address increased operating costs and examination times and they will impact many routine trademark… more

Filing Fees, Goods or Services, Lanham Act, New Rules, Trademark Application

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Brady Wilson

The Precedent: The Federal Circuit Clarifies When Collateral Estoppel Applies Following Inter Partes Review Proceedings in Kroy IP Holdings, LLC

In this edition of The Precedent, we outline the Federal Circuit's decision in Kroy IP Holdings, LLC v. Groupon, Inc. Overview - The Federal Circuit held that the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s (PTAB) finding of unpatentability… more

Collateral Estoppel, Final Written Decisions, Intellectual Property Litigation, Inter Partes Review (IPR) Proceeding, Patent Infringement

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Scott Ziance

Ohio Budget Bill Brings Significant Changes and Economic Development Focus

On June 30, 2025, Governor Mike DeWine signed Amended Substitute House Bill 96 (H.B. 96), establishing Ohio's biennial budget for State fiscal years 2026-2027 (July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027). This comprehensive budget… more

Community Development, Economic Development, Housing Market, Infrastructure, Investment

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Frank Zonars

Significant Amendments to Delaware General Corporation Law Enacted

On March 25, 2025, the Governor of Delaware signed into law Senate Bill 21 (SB 21) which amends Sections 144 and 220 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) to codify and clarify safe harbors for transactions involving… more

Board of Directors, Books & Records, Controlling Stockholders, Corporate Governance, Delaware

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