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Why do smart Republicans say stupid things? Washington Post: Jonathan Adler, the Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law, and Cassandra Burke Robertson, the John Deaver Drinko-BakerHostetler Professor of Law and director of the Center for Professional Ethics, discussed the ideological shifts of…

Preparing for new mandatory cyber reporting rules Law360 (subscription required): Steven Stransky, adjunct professor of law, discussed a new law containing the Cybersecurity Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act, which mandates that certain private sector entities notify the…

Class-action lawsuit filed against Akron Children's Hospital over vaccine mandate firings WEWS: Sharona Hoffman, the Edgar A. Hahn Professor of Law and co-director of the Law-Medicine Center, discussed a federal lawsuit against Akron Children’s Hospital filed by 66 workers who were fired after…

Local musicians, cultural groups pool diverse resources for concerts benefiting Ukraine Cleveland Plain Dealer: Narcisz Fejes, lecturer at the College of Arts and Sciences, discussed her involvement in organizing concert fundraisers for Ukraine. “We want the city to come together in solidarity for…

How does the Deshaun Watson trade help—and hurt—the Browns? Crain’s Cleveland Business (subscription required): Michael Goldberg, associate professor of design and innovation at Weatherhead School of Management and executive director of the Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship, discussed the…

Clarence Thomas recusal drama steers Supreme Court into Jan. 6 probe U.S. News & World Report: Jonathan Adler, the Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law, weighed in on whether Justice Clarence Thomas should have participated in the Jan. 6 Supreme Court case—or if he should in potential…

Push to create alternative social media sites gaining popularity Newsy: Andrew Geronimo, lecturer of law and director of the First Amendment Clinic, discussed free speech concerns on social media platforms. “Certainly, the internet has democratized speech,” he said. “We all have access to these…

Case Western Reserve University professor organizing efforts to aid Ukraine Cleveland 19 News: Roman Sheremeta, an associate professor of economics, discussed the fundraiser that helped to organize support for Ukraine following the Russian invasion. With the proceeds, Sheremeta and other…

Is aging a disease or a natural process? Elemental: Sharona Hoffman, the Edgar A. Hahn Professor of Law and co-director of the Law-Medicine Center, disputed assertions that aging is a disease or a tragedy. ​​“Aging is a natural part of life for those who are lucky enough to live a long time,”…

Investment pros hope JumpStart venture funding will boost region Crain’s Cleveland Business (subscription required): Scott Shane, the A. Malachi Mixon III Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies at Weatherhead School of Management, wondered why Northeast Ohio doesn't have a major corporate investor…