News Archive

The attorneys and staff of Eastman & Smith are saddened to announce the passing of our friend and colleague, Ronald J. Tice, who passed away on November 24. 

Scott A. Johnson, a member of Eastman & Smith's Cannabis and Hemp Industry Group, was quoted throughout a November 9 article in Cannabis Business Executive titled “Ohio Approves Adult-Use, The Legislative Clock Starts Ticking Today."

Scott A. Johnson, a member of Eastman & Smith's Cannabis and Hemp Industry group, was quoted in a November 9 article in the Ohio Capital Journal titled “Cannabis Advocates Remain Hopeful About Legalization as Ohio Republicans Look to Make Changes."

Scott A. Johnson, a member of Eastman & Smith's Cannabis and Hemp Industry Group, was quoted in a November 8 Toledo Blade article titled “Abortion, Marijuana Issues Passed. Now What Happens?" (subscription required).

The Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys (OACTA) presented Eastman & Smith member Brigid E. Heid with its Frank Seth Hurd Member of the Year Award. 

Scott A. Johnson, a member of Eastman & Smith's Cannabis and Hemp Industry Group, was quoted in a November 7 article in the Detroit Free Press titled "Michigan Dispensaries Wait and Watch as Ohio Votes on Recreational Marijuana. Here's Why."

Eastman & Smith is pleased to announce that member Adam S. Nightingale has been honored as a 2023 General Litigation Trailblazer by The National Law Journal.

Eastman & Smith is pleased to announce the Firm is included in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms®, published by Best Lawyers®. 

Scent.  Sounds.  Texture.  Color.  What do these items have in common?  They are all examples of non-traditional marks (NTM).

Eastman & Smith is pleased to announce that 32 of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2024 Best Lawyers® lists, including 27 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.

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 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.

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.

Joseph R. Durham received the Distinguished Graduate award from his law school alma mater, Lewis and Clark's Northwestern School of Law. 

Carrie L. Urrutia discussed the value of pre-hire skills tests while cautioning employers about pitfalls to avoid.

Eastman & Smith is pleased to announce that 21 of the Firm’s attorneys have been recognized in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.   

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed a decision from the Southern District of Ohio dismissing a civil RICO case filed against an Eastman & Smith client for lack of personal jurisdiction.

Members Scott A. Johnson and Steven D. Reinbolt represented a client in the purchase of a Southeast Michigan mall. 

We are pleased to announce that Rita K. Sinha-Marsh, formerly a mechanical engineering patent examiner with the USPTO, has joined the Firm.

The “look and feel” of a product or service you produce or offer may be covered by an intellectual property tool called trade dress. 

With a commitment to help foster the continued revitalization of downtown Toledo, Eastman & Smith relocated to new space on the 27th floor of One SeaGate at 550 North Summit Street.

The Winter 2022 issue of OACTA publication the Quarterly Review focused on employment issues.  Many articles were written by Eastman & Smith attorneys.

Eastman & Smith attorneys successfully defended a client’s agricultural business from government overreach.

“Although most product liability claims are based on direct evidence of a specific product defect, it is not uncommon for a plaintiff to set forth a product liability claim when the product itself is no longer available to be examined.” 

Healthcare Risk Management, a publication comprised of information for those in the health care field, interviewed two Eastman & Smith attorneys in its March 2022 issue.

Recent headlines have touted the unionization attempts of a Starbucks.  As Eastman & Smith member Thomas J. Gibney reports in his article published in QSR, unionization efforts of fast-food restaurants may be here to stay.

Medical professionals may encounter patients who refuse to comply with parts of their medical exams.  Kevin D. Devaney Interview about this issue.

Both the Washington Examiner and Corporate Compliance Insight interviewed Eastman & Smith member Carrie L. Urrutia regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling on OSHA’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

Eastman & Smith attorneys continue to inform regarding legal developments surrounding COVID-19 (a.k.a coronavirus).  The Society for Human Resource Professionals (SHRM) quoted two of our attorneys in articles regarding vaccination procedures. 

Eastman & Smith is proud to present its attorneys who have been selected for inclusion in the 2022 Ohio Super Lawyers and Ohio Rising Stars.

ConstructionDive interviewed Eastman & Smith member Matthew D. Harper regarding what construction contractors can do to meet their obligations as well as protect themselves when the supply chain kinks. 

Ever wonder if you need an estoppel in a commercial real estate transaction?  Or perhaps just wonder what an estoppel is?  Kyle D. Tucker, a member of Eastman & Smith, discusses some aspects of estoppels in a Leverage.com post.

Thoughts abound when seeking a job such as what it is like to work for a company or opportunities for advancement. At Eastman & Smith we are committed to each other’s success.

The International Downtown Association honored ConnecToledo with its Award of Excellence for its comprehensive downtown plan to revitalize downtown Toledo, Ohio.