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States settle lawsuit over Paramount-Warner merger, clearing key hurdle for $81 billion deal
CHICAGO (AP) — Twelve states and Hollywood writers challenging Paramount’s buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery agreed to settle their lawsuits on Sept. 21, effectively paving the way for the $81 billion mega merger to cross the finish line, with some new commitments from the company.
The blockbuster deal will still vast ... (full story)
Proposed data center regulations for Wilmington will not be on November ballot
A citizen initiative to add data center regulations to the city of Wilmington’s zoning code cannot appear on the Nov. 3 general election because the initiative improperly contains a provision allowing private citizens to sue the data centers for zoning violations, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled Sept. 18.
A Supreme Court m ... (full story)
Court orders board to clarify decision on financial service company’s tax refund claim
The Supreme Court of Ohio Sept. 16 directed the Ohio Board of Tax Appeals (BTA) to clarify a decision in which neither the justices nor the parties could determine how the board resolved the taxability of more than $320,000 in sales tax collected in connection with a financial services company’s disbursement-authorization serv ... (full story)
Retired Magistrate Timothy G. Welsh receives the Professionalism Award
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When Mahoning County Common Pleas Court Magistrate Timothy G. Welsh retired at the end of February, his plan was to step back from the legal profession and focus on devoting more time to his family and volunteer efforts.
While he continues to attend social events at the Mahoning County Bar Association and remains a member of se ... (full story)
An up-close look at what’s behind the buzz at Akron-Canton Airport
As the country was emerging from the pandemic, Stark County resident Adam Dietry decided to make his dream of becoming a beekeeper a reality.
While doing his research, he realized that he did not have enough space on his property.
“I have a half-acre of land where I live,” said Dietry. “I need one full ac ... (full story)