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Experts weigh in on the Cleveland Indians’ name change and why the process seems so arduous cleveland.com: Jonathan Ernest, assistant professor of economics at Weatherhead School of Management, said the economics associated with the pending name change for the Cleveland Indians are relatively…

Face mask requirements aim to protect unvaccinated people Agence France-Presse: Jonathan Karn, chair of the Department of Molecular Biology and Microbiology at the School of Medicine, said that masks also provide a safety net to protect both vaccinated and unvaccinated people from the risk of…

Life insurance claim denied? Hiring a lawyer might help Money Magazine: Joan Burda, adjunct professor of law, said that getting legal representation to fight a denied life insurance claim may not be costly— at least upfront—but the litigation process may take a toll in time and stress.

Ohio Senate proposing incentives for some who worked from home during COVID-19 pandemic WKYC: Jonathan Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law and adjunct professor of political science, discussed a new Ohio Senate proposal that would issue refunds for those working in the City of…

Rideshare driver shortage causing longer waits, higher fares WKYC: Michael Goldberg, executive director of the Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship and an associate professor of design and innovation at Weatherhead School of Management, noted that many rideshare drivers changed careers after…

Vaccine hesitancy in law enforcement puts public at risk KMGH: Sharona Hoffman, the Edgar A. Hahn Professor of Law and co-director of the Law-Medicine Center, discussed the role local governments have in enforcing vaccine requirements.

9 tips for effective collaborations between journalists and academic researchers The Journalist’s Resource: Rachel Lovell, a research assistant professor with the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences,…

80-year-old public housing complex scheduled for remodel after $35 million federal grant WEWS: Debbie Wilber, assistant director and research associate for the National Initiative on Mixed-Income Communities at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, discussed the…

New course brings down barriers to local public records for all Clevelanders WKSU: Andrew Geronimo, lecturer in law and director of the law school’s First Amendment Clinic, said that public records can provide “one of the best ways” to learn about how your local government works.

Businesses reserve the right to enforce mask mandates past June 2, legal experts say WEWS: Sharona Hoffman, the Edgar A. Hahn Professor of Law and co-director of the Law-Medicine Center, said independent businesses reserve the right to choose whether to require masks and staff may refuse service…