On April 16, 2025, the Ohio Supreme Court dismissed Crozier v. Pipe Creek Conservancy as improvidently accepted. Having a discretionary appeal dismissed as improvidently accepted means:
A pain worse than losing: Dismissal as improvidently accepted
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Current trends in state antitrust enforcement
State antitrust enforcement is becoming increasingly significant, with a diverse array of laws across 51 jurisdictions, including the District of Columbia. State Attorneys General (AGs) are not merely filling gaps left by federal enforcement but are actively shaping the landscape
Department of Homeland Security’s non-U.S. citizen registration requirement
What is the new non-U.S. citizen registration requirement?
The law requires non-U.S. citizens residing in the United States to register with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), providing personal information such as fingerprints and home addresses. The new rule aims
Ohio employers face new paystub requirements
Ohio’s new Pay Stub Protection Act went into effect earlier this week, modifying and clarifying what must be included in an employee’s pay statement.
Victory without a word: How to win your case at the Ohio Supreme Court without merit briefing or oral argument
When the Ohio Supreme Court accepts a proposition of law for jurisdictional appeal, it typically requires litigants to file merit briefs and present oral arguments before the Court. But what if the Ohio Supreme Court and an intermediate appellate court
What employers need to know about the EEOC’s guidance regarding discrimination related to DEI and Title VII
After President Trump’s DEI-related Executive Orders and Presidential Acts, employers have grappled with their DEI policies. Employers now have some agency guidance on what the Trump Administration considers illegal DEI practices and potential implications. The documents linked below focus on
New DOL guidance for 2024 annual funding notices: What plan sponsors need to know
On April 4, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released guidance and updated model notices for annual funding notices (AFNs) required under ERISA. This update comes just weeks before the April 30, 2025 deadline for many defined benefit plans and
Civil litigators: Ohio Supreme Court civil cases to watch
What is the Ohio Supreme Court up to these days on the civil side?
With the first quarter of 2025 already in the rear-view mirror, it’s a great time to check out the Issues Accepted for Review page on the
Navigating the new HSR landscape: Major updates and enforcement actions you need to know
When the words “Hart Scott” or “HSR” are mentioned, business executives and deal lawyers often react with indifference. While they recognize the necessity of HSR compliance before closing a transaction, it typically garners little attention unless the deal is expected
2024 Ohio Supreme Court precedent in review
Jury demand withdrawal
Under Civ.R. 38(B), a party seeking a jury trial must serve a jury demand on the other party or parties not later than 14 days after the service of the last pleading directed to such issue. It