Franklin County’s request for two additional General Division judges raises an important question about access to justice: How does population growth affect the courts, case timelines and the people waiting for their day in court? In their latest article for …

The explosion of online betting has changed the risk profile in divorce. What once required a trip to a casino now happens instantly through platforms like FanDuel and DraftKings, or even prediction markets like Polymarket. With constant access and direct …

In a recent op-ed for Townhall, Partner Mark Weaver examines the viral Harris County courtroom incident through a broader lens: judicial temperament, public trust and the responsibility that comes with authority. His piece underscores a simple but essential principle of the …

The Supreme Court of Ohio has released an updated Planning for Parenting Time guide, offering practical tools to help parents living apart create clear, child-focused schedules. For families navigating separation or divorce, this resource can help reduce conflict, set expectations …

Thinking of making the move from in-house legal to private practice? Our Attorney, Kyle Davidson’s, article in the Columbus Bar Association’s Lawyers Quarterly summer issue offers a practical guide of things to consider. From defining your unique value and leveraging …

With anti-DEI initiatives being driven by presidential orders and a new Ohio law, those doing business in the Buckeye State may be wondering if and when those restrictions could extend from public institutions to private companies. Our Partner Jeffrey Stankunas recently wrote …

As you might have seen, there have been several developments in recent weeks with the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its Beneficial Ownership Interest (BOI) reporting requirements. The news has been moving so fast that it’s been difficult for some …

Are you an independent contractor or work for/own a company that hires independent contractors? A new FLSA rule is redefining how independent contractors and employees are classified, and not adhering to it could leave employers on the hook for uncompensated …

Complex litigation filings in Ohio experienced a significant jump in 2023, rising nearly 75% from the prior year. The number of statewide filings, 87, is the largest since 2014. Sam Pipino breaks down the numbers and what may be behind the large …

In a recent article for Columbus Business First, Isaac Wiles Partner Jeffrey Stankunas delves into the potential impact of proposed changes to overtime rules on Ohio’s exempt employees, including significant salary threshold increases. Read more about the potential implications and …

Featured Attorney: Ryan Spitzer In an interview with Columbus Monthly, Ryan Spitzer, an attorney in Isaac Wiles’ Labor and Employment Practice Group, recently discussed the Mike Babcock scandal and the legality of employers requesting access to their employees’ personal phones. …

In my continuing work with transit agencies, the Ohio Transit Risk Pool (OTRP) recently asked for an opinion on the constitutionality of prohibiting and/or limiting personal photography at transit centers and on individual buses for RTAs across the Buckeye state. …