Law

Federal Judge Blocks Ohio Law Requiring Parental Consent for Children’s Social Media Use

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COLUMBUS, Ohio – A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order to halt the enforcement of a pending Ohio law that would require children to obtain parental consent before using social media apps. The order, issued by U.S. District Court Judge Algenon Marbley, came after NetChoice, a trade group representing major tech companies such as TikTok, Snapchat, and Meta, filed a lawsuit arguing that the law violates free speech rights and is overly broad and vague. Judge Marbley stated that while the intention to protect children is commendable, it is unlikely that Ohio will … Read more

Ohio Election Law Upheld as Constitutional, Dismissing Democratic Challenge to Photo ID Requirements and Voting Deadlines

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COLUMBUS, Ohio – A federal judge has ruled that Ohio’s controversial election law, which includes strict new photo ID requirements, drop box restrictions, and tightened deadlines for absentee and provisional ballots, is constitutional. The judge’s decision came in response to a lawsuit filed by a Democratic law firm challenging these provisions. U.S. District Court Judge Donald Nugent, in his ruling on Monday, stated that the state’s new photo ID requirement does not impose a significant burden on the majority of voters. He also dismissed the arguments made by the Elias Law Group, which represented various … Read more

North Carolina Implements Price Gouging Law as Winter Storm Looms

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Wilmington, North Carolina – In response to Governor Roy Cooper’s state of emergency declaration, Attorney General Josh Stein has implemented North Carolina’s price gouging law. This law aims to prevent businesses from unfairly raising the prices of goods or services during times of crisis. The governor declared the state of emergency in anticipation of severe weather conditions, including heavy rainfall, flash flooding, high winds, and tornado warnings. These conditions pose a risk of power outages due to downed power lines and fallen trees. Under the price gouging law, businesses are allowed to increase prices to … Read more

Ohio Judge Halts Enforcement of Parental Consent Law, Protecting Social Media Access for Minors

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CINCINNATI, Ohio – A judge has issued a temporary block on a new Ohio law requiring parental consent for minors to use social media platforms. The decision comes amid ongoing debate over the regulation of online activities for young people. The legislation, known as House Bill 33, was set to go into effect on July 1st, but Hamilton County Common Pleas Judge Charles Kubicki Jr. halted its implementation pending further legal review. The law would have required individuals under the age of 18 to obtain parental consent in order to create and maintain accounts on … Read more