Author: Brynn Stylinski, Associate Member University of Cincinnati Law Review On April 8, 2015, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois dismissed a class action suit against the restaurant chain Jimmy John’s for lack of standing.[1] The complaint involved a requirement that all employees sign an unduly-restrictive Confidentiality and Non-Competition Agreements.[2] The plaintiffs,... Continue Reading →
Part II: JobsOhio- Why the Ohio Supreme Court Should Not Abandon the Sheward Public-Right Exception
Author: Cameron Downer, Associate Member, University of Cincinnati Law Review On November 6, the Supreme Court of Ohio heard oral arguments in the case of ProgressOhio.org, Inc. v. JobsOhio.[1] With this case, the Supreme Court of Ohio has the opportunity to reinforce or abandon the public right exception to standing. Although some people think the... Continue Reading →