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Fed up with big games only on streaming? So are some Ohio lawmakers. WEWS: Eric Chaffee, the John C. Hutchins Professor of Law, threw cold water on an Ohio lawmaker's push to regulate exclusive sports streaming deals, saying the NBA has First Amendment and property rights on its side—and that using…

Here’s how Ohio law schools stack up in latest U.S. News rankingsCrain's Cleveland Business: Paul Rose, dean of the School of Law, noted that the law school jumped seven spots in the latest U.S. News rankings—the biggest gain among Ohio law schools. Rose credited stronger employment outcomes, with…

Judge approves $425M Capital One settlement deal—here's how much you'll getU.S. News & World Report: Eric Chaffee, the John C. Hutchins Professor of Law, said courts rejecting class-action settlements is a growing trend—and a judge's recent rejection of Capital One's initial $425 million…

‘We need to hammer them’: How one city took parking enforcement to the extremeThe Marshall Project: Cassandra Burke Robertson, the John Deaver Drinko - BakerHostetler Professor of Law, said the actions of two Lorain judges’ undermined public trust in the courts, arguing confidence in the judiciary…

This century, a naval vessel on Lake Erie no longer means warcleveland.com: Juscelino Colares, the Schott-van den Eynden Professor of Business Law at the School of Law, said the USS Cleveland’s presence on Lake Erie does not meaningfully threaten the centuries-old Rush–Bagot Agreement, calling the…

Denver runway fatality reveals a weakness in airport securityAssociated Press: Eric Chaffee, the John C. Hutchins Professor of Law, called a Denver runway death a major security failure and “an unprecedented risk,” warning the breach exposed passengers to grave danger after an intruder reached a…

RFK Jr. is going to war against SSRIs. Doctors and patients are caught in the middle. The Washington Post: Awais Aftab, professor at the School of Medicine, said polarized debate over SSRIs stems from gaps in scientific knowledge, with some people dismissing withdrawal concerns while others…

Ohio colleges are already right-sizing. Presidents say forced consolidation is another matter. Crain's Cleveland Business: University President Eric W. Kaler noted that closing smaller colleges or regional campuses could devastate local economies, eliminating major employers and weakening entire…

Case Western Reserve business school dean talks workforce trends around AI and Gen ZCleveland Magazine: Andrew Medvedev, dean of Weatherhead School of Management, said Gen Z workers prioritize purpose and impact over perks, pushing employers to offer meaningful work. He called AI “the future of…

Spencer Pratt is creating panic over ‘super meth.’ It’s not even realWired: Ryan Marino, associate professor at the School of Medicine, described claims about “super meth” as propaganda that worsens outcomes. Marino argued Los Angeles’ homelessness crisis isn’t driven by drugs alone and urged…