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Ohio to begin issuing partial SNAP benefits this week after federal guidance update WKYC: Eric Chaffee, the John C. Hutchins Professor of Law, said courts have consistently ruled that “the funding is there” for SNAP benefits, since it’s federally provided but state-administered. He added the…

2 Mentor races remain undecided with razor-thin margins nearly a week after Election Day WEWS: Atiba Ellis, the Laura B. Chisholm Distinguished Research Scholar and professor of law, said close local elections “are the ultimate example of when every vote really matters.” He added that such…

Judge rejects Capital One settlement—will you still receive a payout? U.S. News & World Report: Eric Chaffee, the John C. Hutchins Professor of Law, said judges are increasingly scrutinizing settlements. “There is an inherent tension between pursuing justice and securing benefits for harmed…

He's been facing suspension for over a year, so why is Geauga Judge Timothy Grendell still on the bench? WEWS: Jonathan Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law, said it’s unusual for the Ohio Supreme Court to delay ruling on Judge Timothy Grendell’s misconduct case. “It’s in…

8 foods you should never store in your pantry, according to chefs Real Simple: Lindsay Malone, registered dietician and instructor in the Department of Nutrition at the School of Medicine, went over her recommendations of what items should be refrigerated versus stored in the pantry. “Once it’s…

The death of a Cleveland officer pushes prosecutors to seek more time in competency cases cleveland.com: Michael Benza, professor of practice at the School of Law, warned that extending Ohio’s competency restoration period to five years could blur the line between treatment and punishment. He…

Local police departments turn food drives into friendly competition: ‘For a great cause’ WJW: CWRU Police Lt. Brent Lytton discussed a "friendly" food drive competition with University Circle and Cleveland Clinic police to help meet surging food bank demand. “As much as I’d love to win, the most…

Insurance gap widens as MetroHealth feels impact cleveland.com: Ray Herschman, adjunct professor at Weatherhead School of Management, said many workers—especially the self-employed or those at small firms—struggle to find affordable insurance, while high-deductible plans leave families…

There's nobody there': What we heard this week Medpage: Rachel Weinerman, clinical assistant professor in the Department of Reproductive Biology, commented on private equity-backed fertility clinics, saying: "It becomes challenging for physicians who are working in environments that…

Patient engagement is the secret to smarter research—here’s how to nail it Cure: Eileen Anderson, director of education, bioethics and medical humanities at the School of Medicine, expressed how she can't imagine effective translational work without having patients involved. “We develop some…