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Legal updates and analysis from KJK attorneys. Browse by topic, search the full archive, or explore the latest below.
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July 17, 2026
5 Reasons Middle Market M&A Deals Fall Apart Before a Letter of Intent
Common reasons middle market M&A deals stall before a Letter of Intent, and how business owners can prepare to keep negotiations on track.
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July 15, 2026
Household Employment Agreements: Lessons from the Howard Stern Assistant Dispute
The Howard Stern assistant dispute highlights key risks in household employment and confidentiality agreements.
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July 10, 2026
ROAD to Housing Act Unlocks New Funding Paths – But Will They Move Markets?
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is set to become law tonight, in the first major effort to impact Federal housing policy in years.
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July 10, 2026
FDIC Proposes to Ease Resolution-Planning Requirements and Reduce Deposit Insurance Assessments
The FDIC's proposed resolution planning and deposit insurance assessment changes would cut industry costs by $4 billion. What banks need to know now.
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July 8, 2026
UCC Foreclosures and Guarantor Liability in 2026 Commercial Real Estate Debt
UCC Article 9 foreclosures and guarantor liability are reshaping commercial real estate debt for borrowers, sponsors and lenders in 2026.
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July 6, 2026
When AI Goes Shopping Without Permission: What Amazon v. Perplexity Means for Ecommerce Brands
Amazon's lawsuit against Perplexity's AI shopping agent raises new legal risks for ecommerce brands around data security and terms of use
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July 2, 2026
Ohio Property Tax Valuations 2026: What Property Owners Need to Know
Ohio's 2026 property tax season brings reappraisals in several counties and new legislation offering relief to homeowners.
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July 1, 2026
KJK Names Alex Jones Chair of Its Corporate Practice
Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP (KJK) today announced that Alex Jones has been named Chair of the firm’s Corporate Practice Group.
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June 29, 2026
The Backstreet Boys Are Trademarking Their Voices: What It Means for AI & the Law
The Backstreet Boys are seeking federal trademark protection for their voices, a move that reveals how far the law lags behind AI.
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June 26, 2026
Pung v. Isabella County: What Local Governments Need to Know About Tax Foreclosure
The Supreme Court's Pung v. Isabella County decision clarifies tax foreclosure compensation rules, with key takeaways.
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June 26, 2026
KJK Partner Kyle Stroup Named to Cleveland Bridge Builders Class of 2027
KJK is pleased to announce that Partner Kyle Stroup has been named to the Cleveland Bridge Builders Class of 2027.
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June 25, 2026
Amazon Brand Registry Abuse: What Sellers Need to Know
Amazon's Brand Registry protects sellers, but it's also being weaponized by bad actors using fraudulent trademark registrations.
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June 18, 2026
New York Adopts 2022 UCC Amendments: What You Need to Know
New York's 2022 UCC amendments are now in effect, modernizing commercial law for digital assets and secured transactions.
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June 17, 2026
Cuyahoga County Launches Unified Zoning Code
Cuyahoga County's new Unified Zoning Code helps participating municipalities modernize zoning and reduce barriers to development.
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June 12, 2026
Ohio’s July 1, 2026 School AI Policy Deadline: What Districts, Educators, and Parents Need to Know
Every Ohio public school district must adopt an artificial intelligence policy by July 1, 2026.
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June 11, 2026
Why a Texas NCAA Injunction Could Impact College Sports in Ohio
A Texas judge's injunction against the NCAA has implications far beyond Lubbock, including for college football programs across Ohio.
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June 11, 2026
IRS Revenue Procedure 2026‑17 Opens Door to Bonus Depreciation for Real Estate Investors
IRS Revenue Procedure 2026‑17 allows real estate investors to revoke prior Section 163(j) elections for 2022–2024.
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June 9, 2026
KJK Welcomes 2026 Summer Associates
KJK is pleased to welcome Charlotte Kane and Caden Wendling to the firm as members of its 2026 Summer Associate Program.
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June 8, 2026
DOL Issues Amendment Reversing 2024 White Collar Salary Thresholds
The DOL has reverted white collar exemption salary thresholds to prior levels following legal challenges to the now-vacated 2024 Final Rule.
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June 4, 2026
Delaware Court Highlights Discovery Risks of Private Messaging Apps
A Delaware court warns that private messaging apps may be subject to discovery and preservation obligations once litigation is anticipated.
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June 4, 2026
DOL Clarifies Exempt Status for Dual-Role Employees Performing Hourly Work
A recent DOL Opinion Letter FLSA2026-5 clarifies when exempt employees may perform additional non-exempt work on an hourly basis.
