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Ohio's Court of Claims Issues Comprehensive R&R Regarding Ohio's Public Records Act

"The policy underlying the Public Records Act is that 'open government serves the public interest and our democratic system.'" On April 24, 2017,.. Read More

Influencer Marketing & Native Advertising – Pervasive, Persuasive & Legally Scrutinized

Last January, I wrote about the one thing every advertiser must know – disclosure laws. In May 2015, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) updated its.. Read More

Kentucky Supreme Court Protects Identity of Anonymous Public Speakers

"Sometimes, negative things just need to be said." -Doe v. Hickman, 2015-SC-000408-MR (Sept. 22, 2016) Anonymous internet commentators find a safe.. Read More

Sixth Circuit Overrules 20-Year-Old Precedent: Federal Booking Photos Largely Exempt Under FOIA

"Open government is too dear a cost to pay for the mirage of privacy that the majority has to offer." - Circuit Judge Danny J. Boggs, dissenting. Two.. Read More

The Power Prep - Effective Preparation of Your Client for a Deposition

Proactive defense strategies are essential to a successful defense of a deposition. Often, attorneys tasked with defending a deposition fail to take.. Read More

Will the Fairness in Class Action Litigation Bill Survive?

On January 8, 2016, the United States House of Representatives passed H.R. 1927, the Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos.. Read More

What is the 1 Thing Every Online Marketer Should Know?

Sure, every advertiser knows to tell the truth. But, like so many things, when it comes to social media people seem to forget the basics. As the.. Read More

Federal Circuit Finds "Offensive" Trademarks Are Protected by the First Amendment

As many of us were celebrating the holidays and ringing in the New Year, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals was busy overturning thirty years of.. Read More

Recap: Ohio State Bar Association Law & Media Conference 2015

This past Friday, October 16, 2015, the Ohio State Bar Association hosted its annual Law & Media Conference in Columbus, Ohio. Faruki Ireland & Cox.. Read More

Can Parties Use Social Media to Provide Class Notice?

Looks like it. Courts are becoming more tolerant of social media sites, such as LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook, being used to assist with the class.. Read More