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Eastman & Smith is pleased to announce that 31 of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2024 Best Lawyers® lists, including 26 attorneys recognized in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and five attorneys recognized in the 2024 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America list.

Eastman & Smith is pleased to announce that Fadi V. Nahhas, member and chair of the firm's Executive Committee, has been named to the 2023 Lawdragon 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers inaugural guide.

[Ms. Abrahams] asked a handful of firm leaders to identify their most important communication skills and how they used those to influence others.

The National Board of Trial Advocacy has recertified Reginald S. Jackson Jr. as a board certified civil trial advocate. 

When asked about the path that made her a trailblazer, Ms. Johnson pointed to her work helping companies protect non-traditional trademarks.

The Columbus Dispatch reported recently regarding a $9.3 million jury verdict in a racial discrimination case involving a former employee of Saks Fifth Avenue.  The verdict included past and future pay as well as $7 million in punitive damages.

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the two step approach used when litigating wage and hour suits on behalf of worker.

Eastman & Smith is pleased to announce that Anna L. Schroeder has rejoined the Firm in our Findlay office

Eastman & Smith is pleased to announce that Ashley B. Weis was named to the 2023 Franchise Times Legal Eagles®.

According to Eastman & Smith associate Ashley B. Weis, franchisors collecting and using customer data, such as contact information and purchasing behaviors, may be exposed to risks in states with privacy laws

Eastman & Smith is pleased to announce that Patrick B. Cavanaugh has joined the Firm as a member in the Professional Liability Practice Group.

Observed for 102 years, International Women's Day is meant to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women throughout the world. 

While numerous federal laws exist to regulate the consumer lending market, these laws cannot be used to negate the requirement that a duly executed loan be repaid.

Eastman & Smith was honored to host a networking mixer for the University of Toledo Law School Affinity Groups on February 10.

Bring Your Own Device policies are found in 83% of companies, at least to some extent, according to a Zippia.com survey.  Eastman & Smith member Brigid E. Heid, in her Columbus Business First article says the survey did not reveal whether or not employers have the right kind of policy.

Attorneys at Eastman & Smith have been actively disseminating information addressing issues arising from COVID-19 pandemic.

Eastman & Smith members Mark A. Shaw and Melissa A. Ebel defended a commercial airline in an Ohio appellate case involving an alleged exposure to chemicals in the workplace.

University was sued by a student over the loss of market value from in-person classes and campus access due to government ordered shutdown because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Eastman & Smith is proud to announce that three attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2023 Ohio Super Lawyers® list and two were selected for inclusion in the 2023 Ohio Rising Stars® list.

Eastman & Smith members Stuart J. Goldberg and John H.  Boggs were honored with an award during the Toledo Bar Association holiday lunch on December 13.

Eastman & Smith member Sarah E. Pawlicki, discusses the rules on employee compensation when the workplace is closed due to weather.

In conjunction with Best Lawyers in America®, U.S. News and World Report has published a compilation of the top law firms in the country in different practice areas.

A municipality in Northwest Ohio denied a special use permit to construct a cell tower. The denial led to litigation in which the plaintiff cell tower company, represented by Eastman & Smith, prevailed.

Corporate dress codes have been a pain point for company leaders to establish, human resources professionals to enforce and employees to embrace.