News & Legal Updates

Since launching the survey in 2011, this is the first time McDonald Hopkins has seen a majority of respondents express a negative outlook on U.S. business conditions. Notably, this shift in sentiment comes despite previous challenges such as major election years and the COVID-19 pandemic.

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, No. 23-1039, holding that workers who are members of majority groups—such as White, male, or heterosexual—are not subject to a heightened evidentiary burden when bringing claims of employment discrimination under Title VII.

With the formal approval of the House v. NCAA settlement on June 7, 2025, schools are now legally allowed to pay their athletes directly – marking a seismic shift in how amateur athletics is governed, funded, and regulated.

This blog provides a brief overview of common fundraising options available to help companies attract new investors and raise additional capital.

McDonald Hopkins is proud to announce the addition of attorney Xavier Jaillet. Xavier is an Associate in the Business Department and a member of the firm’s Mergers and Acquisitions Practice Group. He also plays a key role on the firm’s cannabis and psychedelics team, with almost a decade of experience in the cannabis industry.

McDonald Hopkins is proud to announce five practice areas and 22 attorneys are ranked this year by Chambers USA in its 2025 guide.