Faruki Blog

The Broader View of § 1447: The Court takes a More Expansive View of What Can Be Reviewed on An Appeal of a Remand Order

On May 17, 2021, the Court handed down a decision that will allow the federal circuit courts to review a wider array of issues in remand orders. In .. Read More

Ohio House Bill 248 Allows Employees and Individuals to Avoid Vaccine Mandates

Some private employers in Ohio have been implementing a vaccine mandate or strongly encouraging their employees to receive the vaccine in hopes to.. Read More

Preliminary Injunctions in Recent Ohio Non-Compete Cases

Non-compete agreements are a powerful tool for businesses to protect their interests when employment relationships end. Although their treatment.. Read More

UPDATE:  The Supreme Court of Ohio to Weigh in on COVID-19 Business Insurance Litigation

In a recent blog post, I discussed how Ohio's federal courts reached opposite conclusions on whether COVID-19 can cause a direct, physical loss under.. Read More

Erin Rhinehart Named OWBA President

DAYTON, OH — [April 27, 2021] – Faruki PLL (Faruki+) Co-Managing partner, Erin Rhinehart, has been elected as president of the Ohio Women’s Bar.. Read More

Court of Appeals Affirms Fraud and Breach of Contract Judgment for Faruki Client

On April 9, 2021, Jeff Ireland, Jason Palmer, and Melissa Watt prevailed on an appeal as the Second District Court of Appeals affirmed an overall.. Read More

Why Businesses Should Consult with a Law Firm About Data Security and Privacy

“The difference between a company’s success or failure depends on its ability to quickly and efficiently collect, use, share and store information.”.. Read More

Changes to Specific Jurisdiction: Court Makes a Minor Tweak, But Signals that Broader Change is a Matter of Time

Supreme Court opinions on civil procedure really only garner attention and excitement from a select group of lawyers and academics, but the opinion.. Read More

Be Alert to These Changes Coming to Ohio Law: A New Statute of Repose for Legal Malpractice Claims and Shorter Limitations Periods for Certain Contract Claims

On March 16, 2021, Governor DeWine signed into Ohio law Senate Bill 13, the full title of which is "To amend sections 2305.03, 2305.06, 2305.07, and.. Read More

Not Just a Copy of the Home Game: The Supreme Court Shows the Usefulness of Requests for Nominal Damages

In Uzuegbunam v. Preczewski, No. 19-968, 2021 U.S. LEXIS 1372 (Mar. 8, 2021), the Supreme Court turned its attention to the curious concept of.. Read More