Faruki Blog

Melissa Watt Coaches UCLA Law Trial Team to Final Round

Melissa Watt, an experienced litigator in the firm's Cincinnati office, recently coached the UCLA School of Law Trial Team to a second-place finish.. Read More

Things You Must Know Before Employees Travel Home for the Holidays (Authored by Jade L. Robinson | Bar Results Pending | Faruki PLL)

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is upon us. Employees are discussing their typical travel plans for the holidays during an atypical.. Read More

Case Dismissed:  Plaintiffs Voluntarily Dismiss Lawsuit Against Reese Witherspoon and Draper James

As I reported in my blog "Oh [Bend and] Snap! Reese Witherspoon and her Company Draper James Are Sued for an Alleged Illegal Lottery/Sweepstakes and.. Read More

The Ohio Supreme Court Website: A Treasure Trove of Resources

I was researching information about the history of the Ohio Supreme Court, and the first place I decided to look was at the Ohio Supreme Court's.. Read More

The Precedential Value of Ohio Court Opinions Under the Ohio Supreme Court's Reporting Rules

The Georgia Court of Appeals recently decided to put an end to one of its old and unusual rules regarding the precedential value of certain of its.. Read More

COVID Shields: Governor Signs a New Law to Protect Health Care Providers and Businesses from Lawsuits Relating to COVID-19 Infections

On September 14, 2020, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 606 (H.B. 606), aimed at protecting health care providers, businesses and other.. Read More

Collision on the 101: Federal Circuit Ruling Reveals Sharp Split in Views on the Patent Eligibility Test

On July 31, an evenly-divided Federal Circuit Court of Appeals declined to review en banc the controversial decision in American Axle & Mfg., Inc. v... Read More

Faruki PLL Partners Named 2021 Best Lawyers in America®

DAYTON and CINCINNATI, Ohio — [August 24, 2020] – Faruki PLL (Faruki+) Partners D. Jeffrey Ireland and Jeffrey T. Cox have once again been selected.. Read More

Federal Court Enforces Florida Anti-SLAPP Statute Against Defamation Claims Filed "Without Merit"

Dozens of states have passed Anti-SLAPP (Anti-"Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation") laws to discourage meritless defamation claims (or.. Read More

Ruth Kelly Recognized As Adoption Fellow in the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys

Dayton and Cincinnati, OH — August 4, 2020 – Ruth T. Kelly, an attorney with the law firm of Faruki PLL, has been named an Adoption Fellow in the.. Read More