Senator Louis Blessing, III, Republican, and William DeMora, Democrat have introduced Senate Bill 11 which seeks to ban employers from requiring their employees to adhere to non-competes and certain stay or pay provisions. Primarily, SB 11 will ban non-compete provisions or agreements whereby the employer attempts to impose upon a “worker” either at hire, during ..read more

On February 10, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order pausing enforcement actions under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), citing concerns that excessive enforcement was harming American businesses and national security interests. The order directs the Attorney General to review and revise enforcement policies, with the goal of ensuring that companies are ..read more

Over the past decade, Central Ohio has undergone a remarkable economic transformation. Columbus and its surrounding areas have attracted major investments from tech giants like Intel, Amazon, and Google, transforming the region into a thriving economic powerhouse. This rapid growth has driven up property values, increased demand for housing, and intensified real estate development. Although ..read more

Marriott has agreed to pay $52 million dollars and implement new consumer data protections to settle investigations by attorneys general from 49 states and the Federal Trade Commission, following data breaches that occurred between 2015 and 2020. The First Breach In November 2015, Starwood Hotels, a former competitor that Marriott later acquired, notified its customers ..read more

Wendy Williams’ ongoing legal battle over her financial conservatorship has reignited public debate on the complexities of incapacity planning. Although she allegedly executed a power of attorney (POA) in favor of her son, Kevin Hunter Jr., the court ultimately determined that this arrangement was inadequate, resulting in the appointment of a third-party guardian. This situation ..read more

COLUMBUS, Ohio – KJK is pleased to announce David Campbell as the new Partner-in-Charge of its Columbus office. Prior to joining KJK, David served as Vice President, Head of Litigation for the national retailer Big Lots. During his tenure, David managed strategic litigation and was the national head of employment law, leading a team of ..read more

On January 15, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that employers are not required to meet a heightened standard of proof to demonstrate that an employee is exempt from the minimum wage and overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Court’s decision reverses the Fourth Circuit’s ruling and establishes that the preponderance-of-the-evidence ..read more

In a significant development for businesses in the eCommerce space, the U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review the Second Circuit’s decision in Zembrka v. American Girl LLC, a case that allowed for the exercise of personal jurisdiction over a foreign company engaged in the online sale of alleged counterfeit products. In denying the petition ..read more

In a significant development for businesses in the e-commerce space, the U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review the Second Circuit’s decision in Zembrka v. American Girl LLC, a case that allowed for the exercise of personal jurisdiction over a foreign company engaged in the online sale of alleged counterfeit products. In denying the petition ..read more

Online content and reputations are vital assets for businesses in the digital age. Companies rely on them as an essential part of their brand image, which in turn influences customer trust, sales, and overall growth. A positive online presence ideally leads to higher customer confidence, increased sales, and ultimately greater profits. For many businesses, a ..read more