- September 16, 2022
Joseph R. Durham received the Distinguished Graduate award from his law school alma mater, Lewis and Clark's Northwestern School of Law.
- September 7, 2022
Carrie L. Urrutia discussed the value of pre-hire skills tests while cautioning employers about pitfalls to avoid.
- Three Named Lawyers of the YearAugust 18, 2022
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®.
- August 15, 2022
Eastman & Smith is pleased to announce that Ashley B. Weis has joined the Firm’s Toledo office as an associate in the Business Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Real Estate Law practice groups.
- July 15, 2022
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.
- July 7, 2022
Members Scott A. Johnson and Steven D. Reinbolt represented a client in the purchase of a Southeast Michigan mall.
- May 31, 2022
We are pleased to announce that Rita K. Sinha-Marsh, formerly a mechanical engineering patent examiner with the USPTO, has joined the Firm.
- May 13, 2022
The “look and feel” of a product or service you produce or offer may be covered by an intellectual property tool called trade dress.
- Commits to Area Redevelopment and Flexible Work Environment at One SeaGateApril 29, 2022
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.
- April 29, 2022
The Winter 2022 issue of OACTA publication the Quarterly Review focused on employment issues. Many articles were written by Eastman & Smith attorneys.
- April 12, 2022
Eastman & Smith attorneys successfully defended a client’s agricultural business from government overreach.
- March 16, 2022
“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.”
- March 16, 2022
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.
- March 7, 2022
- February 22, 2022
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.
- February 19, 2022
Both dinobabies and digital natives were used in IBM communications regarding older workers. These comments and other actions are being used as evidence in an age discrimination lawsuit against IBM.
- January 31, 2022
Medical professionals may encounter patients who refuse to comply with parts of their medical exams. Kevin D. Devaney Interview about this issue.
- January 31, 2022
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.
- January 14, 2022
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.
- January 10, 2022
Eastman & Smith is proud to present its attorneys who have been selected for inclusion in the 2022 Ohio Super Lawyers and Ohio Rising Stars.
- December 1, 2021
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.
- November 23, 2021
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.
- November 16, 2021
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.
- November 2, 2021
The International Downtown Association honored ConnecToledo with its Award of Excellence for its comprehensive downtown plan to revitalize downtown Toledo, Ohio.
- November 1, 2021
On Thursday, Breanne M. Rubin, member of Eastman & Smith, was honored with a 20 Under 40 award.
- October 8, 2021
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.
- October 8, 2021
Carrie A. Johnson, a member of the Firm, was elected vice chair of the International Trademark Association’s Non-Traditional Marks Committee.
- October 7, 2021
The OSBA has recognized Reginald S. Jackson for 50 years of legal service.
- September 8, 2021
Eastman & Smith is pleased to announce the expansion of the Firm’s medical malpractice and professional liability practices.
- August 23, 2021
In June the US Supreme Court upheld the individual mandate of the Affordable Care Act (a.k.a. Obamacare).
- Six Named Lawyers of the YearAugust 21, 2021
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®.
- August 18, 2021
“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.
- July 29, 2021
In the Columbus Bar Lawyers Quarterly, Mr. Chappelear recounts his experience and provides tips for conducting a trial remotely.
- July 9, 2021
Stephen E. Chappelear details why he became a lawyer, his practice, books he authored and work with local community associations.
- July 2, 2021
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.
- June 2, 2021
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?”.
- May 20, 2021
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.
- May 12, 2021
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.
- May 10, 2021
Eastman & Smith is pleased to welcome David C. Purdue as of counsel to the Firm.
- May 10, 2021
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.
- April 1, 2021
Eastman & Smith member Stu Goldberg and his wife Jo-Jo Goldberg held fundraiser for AHA.
- March 19, 2021
The Toledo Business Journal recently released the names of attorneys considered “highly capable.”
- March 19, 2021
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, 2021
March 8 is known as International Women’s Day worldwide.
- March 3, 2021
Eastman & Smith attorneys continue their efforts to educate others on pandemic operations.
- November 13, 2020
The Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys bestowed on Eastman & Smith member Brigid E. Heid the OACTA Committee Chair of the Year Award
- November 12, 2020
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.
- November 9, 2020
Eastman & Smith was named by U.S. News and World Report in over 20 practice areas
- October 27, 2020
Adam S. Nightingale, member of Eastman & Smith, was elected as a District 4 representative to the Ohio State Bar Association Council of Delegates.
- September 25, 2020
Stephen E. Chappelear has joined Eastman & Smith as an of counsel attorney in our Columbus office.