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Judge tosses defamation case over racism allegations at Cleveland council meeting cleveland.com: Andrew Geronimo, director of the First Amendment Clinic at the School of Law, highlighted Ohio’s new anti-SLAPP law, saying it allowed for a swift dismissal of a defamation suit meant to chill public…

Hot peppers sent him to the ER. Two years later, a ‘ghost bill’ arrived. The Washington Post: Max Mehlman, Distinguished University Professor and co-director of the Law-Medicine Center, said an ER bill arriving nearly two years late sounds “outrageous,” but whether it’s legal depends on state…

Trump declared fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction. What does it mean? The Washington Post: Ryan Marino, assistant professor at the School of Medicine, cautioned that labeling fentanyl a “weapon of mass destruction” could frighten patients away from legitimate medical use, stressing it’s safe…

Trump’s tariffs are choking small US manufacturers – even those making music magic The Guardian: Jonathan Ernest, assistant professor of economics at Weatherhead School of Management, said Northeast Ohio manufacturers depend on imported inputs that won’t be produced domestically without much…

Case Western Reserve dental school honors veterans with discounted care cleveland.com: Ali Syed, associate professor at the School of Dental Medicine, commented on the dental school honoring military veterans with a program offering discounted dental care. “It is our way of saying a special…

Traumatic brain injury: Quick treatment cuts Alzheimer’s risk, Case Western Reserve study suggests cleveland.com: Austin Kennemer, lead author and third-year medical student at the Case Western Reserve School of Medicine, demonstrated the crucial significance of beginning therapy one week after…

Akron's Time Traveler Records' future uncertain after 46 years in business WEWS: Jonathan Ernest, assistant professor of economics at Weatherhead School of Management, said that streaming’s low cost makes it harder for independent record stores to compete, but those that emphasize hands-on…

Malls once booming with shoppers are now fading in popularity Spectrum News: Jonathan Ernest, assistant professor of economics at Weatherhead School of Management, said Ohio malls continue to decline as shoppers stay away and revenues fall. He noted the U.S. has lost roughly half its malls, with…

Can tariff revenue be used to lower the national debt? Marketplace: Jonathan Ernest, assistant professor of economics at the Weatherhead School of Management, said tariff revenue can only indirectly slow debt growth by reducing government borrowing and often just offsets tax cuts. Marketplace…

Frank Tyson trial set for next month delayed; Special prosecutor sworn in WEWS: Michael Benza, professor of practice at the School of Law, said prosecutors must balance political realities with ethical duties, noting families may reasonably question how aggressively and impartially cases…