Ohio Revised Code Section 3301.24 requires each school district to adopt a policy on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by July 1, 2026. However, the statute does not specify any requirements for the content of the policy. The statute also requires the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce (ODEW) to develop a model AI […]
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”) offers broad protections to workers for pregnancy and/or childbirth-related conditions. The PWFA requires employers with fifteen (15) or more employees to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless the accommodation imposes an undue hardship on the employer. Although the PWFA has been in effect since […]
Congratulations Sara Ravas Cooper, Stephanie Hand-Cannane, and Carolyn C. Soeder on being named Crain’s Cleveland Business 2026 Notable Women in Law. Selected through a peer nomination and editorial review process, their recognition reflects not only individual achievement, but also their steadfast commitment to clients and colleagues, leadership in the community, and dedication to the next […]
Ohio Revised Code Section 3313.482 requires each school district to develop and have a board-approved online makeup hour plan in place by August 1st of each school year. [1] The plan permits schools to make up the equivalent of three school days by providing teacher-directed online learning when buildings are closed for eligible reasons, most […]
House Bill 114, signed into law on December 19, 2025, mandates that school districts admit children to kindergarten only if the child is five years old by the first day of school, beginning with the 2026–2027 school year. This change replaces the former statutory framework, which permitted districts to select either August 1 or September […]
Weston Hurd is proud to announce that 17 firm attorneys have been named 2026 Ohio Super Lawyers and Ohio Rising Stars by Super Lawyers. The attorneys were selected using a patented multiphase process that combines peer nominations, evaluations, and professional achievements with third-party research to create a credible, comprehensive, and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys. Each year, only 5% […]
On November 6, 2025, a full panel of the Sixth Circuit held that disciplining students for using non-preferred pronouns to refer to transgender classmates violates the First Amendment. This decision highlights the fine line separating protected free speech and impermissible bullying and offers important factors for districts to balance when considering discipline. Background: In 2023, […]
November 6, 2025 Weston Hurd LLP is honored to be named by Best Lawyers® in its 2026 “Best Law Firms” rankings in both national and metropolitan categories. According to Best Lawyers, “Best Law Firm rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of clients and professional reference evaluations, peer review from […]
