Blog PostThe Wild West of name, image, and likeness: College athletics series round-upA round-up of the 8-part series "the Wild West of name, image, and likeness," which offers insight on navigating NIL laws within college athletics.
Blog PostArtificial Intelligence—What it means for the future of lawLegal professionals are discovering that artificial intelligence is more than just a tech buzzword—it’s becoming a practical tool for saving time, improving accuracy, and delivering better results for clients.
AlertTax Update: Changes to Section 1202 provide new opportunities for qualified small business stockWhen President Donald Trump signed what is commonly referred to as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the Tax Act) into law on July 4, 2025, it ushered in a number of tax changes. McDonald Hopkins’ tax attorneys are analyzing the language of the legislation and are preparing detailed guidance on how these changes may affect our clients and what actions may be required.
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The new rule announced by the USDOT regarding changes to all new and existing DBE/ACDBE certifications was published on Friday, October 3 – making the new rules effective immediately.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR) that will impact every Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) certified firm nationwide, as well as those currently seeking certification.
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This article explains why and when to build a proforma, what it must include, how to deploy it in negotiations, and the legal considerations that govern its use.
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McDonald Hopkins is proud to announce the election of five attorneys to the firm’s membership as of October 1, 2025. These five new Members are not only exceptional in their field of law but embody McDonald Hopkins’ entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to customized and proactive client service.
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CLEVELAND (October 1, 2025) — McDonald Hopkins is proud to announce that James Giszczak and James Stief are beginning their second three-year term as co-presidents, continuing their leadership in positioning the firm as a premier destination for top legal talent and exceptional client service.
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James Gelman has joined McDonald Hopkins LLC as Counsel in the Business Department.
