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

Eastman & Smith attorneys continue to answer questions regarding legal developments involving COVID-19 (a.k.a. coronavirus).  The latest issues involve federal mandates, paid sick leave and refusal to treat unvaccinated patients.

Carrie A. Johnson, a member of the Firm, was elected vice chair of the International Trademark Association’s Non-Traditional Marks Committee.  

The OSBA has recognized Reginald S. Jackson for 50 years of legal service.

Lindsey K. Self has been interviewed several times by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) regarding COVID-19 (a.k.a. coronavirus) vaccine mandates and policies.

Eastman & Smith  is pleased to announce the expansion of the Firm’s medical malpractice and professional liability practices.

Eastman & Smith associate Anna L. Schroeder recently spoke with DecisionHealth regarding patient violence and firing doctors for embarrassing their employers.

In June the US Supreme Court upheld the individual mandate of the Affordable Care Act (a.k.a. Obamacare). 

Eastman & Smith is pleased to announce that 25 of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

“A Return to In-Person Healthcare Could Bring Novel Challenges,” published on industry blog Above the Law, extensively interviewed Eastman & Smith member Kevin D. Devaney. 

In the Columbus Bar Lawyers Quarterly, Mr. Chappelear recounts his experience and provides tips for conducting a trial remotely.

Stephen E. Chappelear details why he became a lawyer, his practice, books he authored and work with local community associations. 

A writ of mandamus is an order of the court to another government entity that commands the entity to either do its duty or correct an abuse of its discretion. 

Eastman & Smith is pleased to announce that Sara L. Rose has joined the Firm in Columbus as of counsel in its Labor & Employment and Workers’ Compensation practices.

Breanne M. Rubin, a member in Eastman & Smith’s Health Care Practice Group, was quoted in a Wolters Kluwer’s Health Law Daily article, “Will Data Privacy Shift Under Secretary Becerra?”.

Scott A. Johnson interviewed regarding the impact the White House’s tentative proposal to raise the capital gains tax and potentially end the 1031 exchange tax break may have on the commercial real estate industry. 

Eastman & Smith members Mark W. Sandretto  and Adam S. Nightingale recently obtained summary judgment in excess of $650,000 for a distributor in federal court.

Eastman & Smith is pleased to welcome David C. Purdue as of counsel to the Firm.

Carrie A. Johnson, a member of Eastman & Smith, was interviewed by Bloomberg Law News for its article regarding the settlement of a lawsuit involving Nike and MSCHF.

Eastman & Smith member Stu Goldberg and his wife Jo-Jo Goldberg held fundraiser for AHA.

The Toledo Business Journal recently released the names of attorneys considered “highly capable.” 

The Women of Eastman & Smith is a professional development initiative of Eastman & Smith.  Melissa A. Ebel, co-chair of WES, was interviewed by the National Law Journal regarding the initiative.

March 8 is known as International Women’s Day worldwide. 

Eastman & Smith attorneys continue their efforts to educate others on pandemic operations.

The Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys bestowed on Eastman & Smith member Brigid E. Heid the OACTA Committee Chair of the Year Award

A unique collection of an early nineteenth century artform will remain in Northwest Ohio, thanks to the efforts of a number of interested parties including Eastman & Smith, Ltd. member Lane D. Williamson.

Eastman & Smith was named by U.S. News and World Report in over 20 practice areas

Adam S. Nightingale, member of Eastman & Smith, was elected as a District 4 representative to the Ohio State Bar Association Council of Delegates.