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Buyer of downtown Akron’s PNC Center is local company Signal Akron: Matthew Rossman, professor of law and the director of the Community Development Clinic at the Milton A. Kramer Law Clinic at the School of Law, called Pleasant Valley Corp.’s acquisition of downtown Akron’s PNC Center “a leap” for…

Meet Dan Caine, the retired lieutenant general turned venture capitalist Trump tapped for the military's top spot Business Insider: Jonathan Adler, the Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law, noted that while firing a Joint Chiefs chairman is rare, it is within presidential power. President Trump…

Joann set to close remaining stores WEWS: Jonathan Ernest, assistant professor of economics at Weatherhead School of Management, discussed the decision by Joann Fabrics to close all 800 stores after an auction, despite initially planning to keep 300 open. Ernest noted the decision was driven by…

Ohio's forgotten Black cemeteries hold rich history of the state's pioneers The Ohio Newsroom: Noël Voltz, assistant professor of history at the College of Arts and Sciences, said that neglect of Black burial sites is widespread, highlighting unmarked cemeteries in Ohio. Preserving them respects…

The 'least spectacular' of the Great Lakes is a devastating snow machine National Geographic: Yue Li, professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Case School of Engineering, said adapting to heavier snow storms will require serious upgrades. “Cities will need to design…

Case of judge who jailed 2 kids over dad visits heads to Ohio Supreme Court Columbus Dispatch: Jonathan Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law, emphasized the slow but protective nature of judicial discipline as Ohio Judge Tim Grendell faces potential suspension for violating…

New FTC rules tighten the screws on private equity in mergers Bloomberg Law: Anat Alon-Beck, assistant professor at the School of Law, said the FTC's new Hart-Scott-Rodino rules, effective January 2025, impose stricter requirements on private equity firms regarding interlocking directorates.…

The healthiest fast food options at 12 popular restaurants MSN: Lindsay Malone, registered dietitian and an instructor in the Department of Nutrition at the School of Medicine, provided her recommendations on what nutritional options you can choose from at some popular fast food restaurants.

When a friendship changes forever The Atlantic: Walt Hunter, chair of the English department at the College of Arts and Sciences, said that in “The Ghosts of Wannsee,” Lauren Groff explores the shift in a long-term friendship as two friends reunite after years apart. Their differing perspectives…

Is it a coup if it’s legal? When you make the rules, it’s hard to break them Los Angeles Times: Jonathan Adler, the Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law, weighed in on the legality of Elon Musk’s recent actions within the federal government, cautioning that they might exploit legal gray areas.