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Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP KJK's Facebook for www.kjk.com We didn’t try to be different. We just did what came naturally. You could say it’s in our blood. We speak their language.

That’s because our senior partners, Kohrman, Jackson and Krantz, happened to be revolutionary. They were lawyers who practiced more than law. They were innovators, community leaders and stewards of our city who always made their clients’ business their first priority. KJK passionately believes mid-market businesses are the real drivers of our economy. We recognize that our economy is strengthened by small, yet promising start-ups, as well as large, economy-driving events. Our greatest inspiration is in seeing our clients succeed. We need that success to ensure job creation in our community and across America. So we’ve helped businesses grow from start-ups to successful IPOs. We advise, advocate, innovate and build so that our clients see an impact on their bottom lines and carry that momentum into the community. That’s not a product of hourly fees. That’s about partnership and a law firm with people who view their service not as an end, but as a means to a greater end that powers our community’s prosperity. To achieve this mission, we’ve structured our firm to help clients make maximum economic impact while keeping their legal fees free of surprise. While others offer General Counsel, we provide Connective Counsel. It’s not about offering leadership in every arm of law, but rather connecting clients to the right arm of leadership at the right time. It’s not about mitigating risk, but rather ensuring our clients risk intelligently and celebrating it with them. KJK started as three well-known names. Today, however, it’s more than that, it’s a team name. You could say our clients get an “all-access pass” to the legal professionals who can best serve them. So don’t call us a law firm. Call us business partners. Call us when the community needs an extra hand. Call us KJK.

The EEOC is moving to rescind its 2012 criminal background screening guidance, but Title VII disparate impact liability,...
10/28/2026

The EEOC is moving to rescind its 2012 criminal background screening guidance, but Title VII disparate impact liability, ban-the-box laws and the FCRA still apply. KJK attorney Maribeth Meluch explains what this means for employers: https://hubs.li/Q04Ck77x0

The EEOC is moving to rescind its 2012 criminal background check guidance, but employers still face risks under federal, state and local law.

The 2020 Title IX regulations are back, which means colleges nationwide must again provide live hearings and stronger du...
10/27/2026

The 2020 Title IX regulations are back, which means colleges nationwide must again provide live hearings and stronger due process protections. KJK attorneys Anna Bullock, Susan Stone and Kristina Supler explain what students and families need to know:
https://hubs.li/Q04Ck5L40

On September 29, the DOE formally restored the 2020 Title IX regulations to the Code of Federal Regulations and repealed the 2024 rules.

The Supreme Court let stand the D.C. Circuit’s ruling that NLRB removal protections are unconstitutional, giving preside...
10/26/2026

The Supreme Court let stand the D.C. Circuit’s ruling that NLRB removal protections are unconstitutional, giving presidents broader authority to remove Board members. KJK attorneys Dave Campbell and Kyle Podolak explain what this means for employers: https://hubs.li/Q04Ck4Dp0

On October 19, the Supreme Court declined to review the D.C. Circuit’s ruling upholding President Trump’s removal of NLRB member Wilcox.

As rising interest rates drive up borrowing and refinancing costs, factors like property type, occupancy, lease structur...
10/23/2026

As rising interest rates drive up borrowing and refinancing costs, factors like property type, occupancy, lease structure and debt exposure determine which REITs are most at risk and where opportunities remain. KJK's Chris Macke discusses: https://hubs.li/Q04BVlmF0

Rising rates have long been seen as a threat to REITs, but recent performance shows that a property’s fundamentals matter just as much.

KJK attorney Anna Bullock will present at NBI’s Ohio IEP & 504 Plan Legal Workshop on November 17. The session will cove...
10/22/2026

KJK attorney Anna Bullock will present at NBI’s Ohio IEP & 504 Plan Legal Workshop on November 17. The session will cover student discipline and expulsion under IDEA and Section 504, including protections for students facing disciplinary removal and remedies when schools fail to uphold them. Register here: https://hubs.li/Q04BVmQB0

Bank of America’s $1.21 billion in penalties and the GENIUS Act’s new requirements for stablecoin issuers show that fina...
10/22/2026

Bank of America’s $1.21 billion in penalties and the GENIUS Act’s new requirements for stablecoin issuers show that financial institutions face rising AML compliance expectations, making transaction monitoring, customer due diligence, and risk management more important than ever. KJK attorney Jessica Groza explains: https://hubs.li/Q04BVjD00

Banks and lenders face new AML risks in 2026, from the Bank of America penalties to beneficial ownership relief.

For commercial landlords, tenants and investors, knowing the gap between asking rent and actual market rent is key to ne...
10/21/2026

For commercial landlords, tenants and investors, knowing the gap between asking rent and actual market rent is key to negotiating leases and valuing properties. KJK Partners Rich Morehouse and Steve Marrer join fellow real estate professionals to explain: https://hubs.li/Q04BVj210

Real estate as an industry is one where informational asymmetries can have a significant impact on outcomes.

For startups, structuring equity early is essential to protecting founder interests, attracting talent, and preparing fo...
10/16/2026

For startups, structuring equity early is essential to protecting founder interests, attracting talent, and preparing for investment, making decisions about authorized shares, vesting schedules, and equity incentive plans critical to long-term growth. KJK attorneys Emily Korthaus and Andrew Wilber explain in part 3 of their series: https://hubs.ly/Q04B41yd0

Once a company has incorporated and put protective agreements in place, its next foundational decision is how to structure initial equity.

The NLRB has restored the General Motors standard, giving employers a clearer framework for disciplining misconduct duri...
10/15/2026

The NLRB has restored the General Motors standard, giving employers a clearer framework for disciplining misconduct during protected activity when supported by consistent policy enforcement and documentation. KJK attorney Maribeth Meluch discusses: https://bit.ly/4B9vFFa

Employers have greater clarity on when they may discipline employees for abusive misconduct that occurs during otherwise protected workplace activity.

New York and Ohio have both adopted the 2022 UCC amendments governing digital assets. While existing Ohio transactions r...
10/14/2026

New York and Ohio have both adopted the 2022 UCC amendments governing digital assets. While existing Ohio transactions remain valid under prior law, transactions occurring after October 7, 2026, must comply with the updated framework to preserve lender priority. KJK attorney Jessica Groza explains: https://bit.ly/3UrJiie

New York and Ohio have adopted the 2022 UCC amendments, changing how security interests in digital assets are perfected.

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