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Erin Rhinehart

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Ohio Supreme Court Finds that Outbound 911 Calls are Subject to Disclosure Under the Public Records Act

On March 19, 2015, the Ohio Supreme Court issued its decision in The Cincinnati Enquirer v. Sage, et al., 2015-Ohio-974. The Court affirmed, in part,.. Read More

The Tornado that Ripped Through Sunshine Week

Last month, my colleague posted about a pair of bipartisan bills that were introduced to provide greater access to federal agency records under the.. Read More

A Lesson in What Strip Clubs Can Teach You About the FLSA

Earlier this month, four former dancers filed a wage and hour collective action against the owners of Cheetahs Gentlemen's Club & Restaurant, an.. Read More

Where Can You be Hauled into Court When You Post Defamatory Statements on Facebook?

Despite advances in technology and the myriad of new platforms on which we can defame someone, traditional principles of personal jurisdiction still.. Read More

Sixth Circuit Considers Communications Decency Act and Adopts "Material Contribution" Test

The Sixth Circuit considered whether the Communications Decency Act of 1996 ("CDA") bars state-law defamation claims. Jones v. Dirty World Entm't... Read More

Ohio's Twelfth District Court of Appeals Takes Another Bite Out of Ohio's Public Records Act

The walls seem to be closing in on Ohio's Public Records Act in southwest Ohio. The Twelfth District Court of Appeals refused to order disclosure of.. Read More

Friends with Judges – Navigating the Ethical Minefield of Online Networking Between the Bench and Bar

I recently published an article in the American Bar Association's TYL publication regarding the ethical implications of connecting with judges on.. Read More

Sixth Circuit Requires "Material Contribution" from Website Operators to be Held Liable for Third-Party Defamatory Statements

The Sixth Circuit recently considered whether the Communications Decency Act of 1996 ("CDA") bars state-law defamation claims. Jones v. Dirty World.. Read More

Did SCOTUS Recently Hint at How It Will Consider Personal Jurisdiction Issues in Internet Defamation Cases?

Two recent, and seemingly innocuous decisions, from the U.S. Supreme Court regarding personal jurisdiction issues are instructive and should not be.. Read More

Navigating Non-Compete Agreements in Ohio

Protection of a company's competitive advantage is vital. Therefore, it is necessary that employers understand the options available when evaluating.. Read More
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