- December 7, 2023
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.
- December 6, 2023
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."
- November 10, 2023
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."
- November 10, 2023
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).
- November 9, 2023
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.
- November 8, 2023
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."
- November 8, 2023
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.
- November 1, 2023
Eastman & Smith is pleased to announce the Firm is included in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms®, published by Best Lawyers®.
- September 29, 2023
Scent. Sounds. Texture. Color. What do these items have in common? They are all examples of non-traditional marks (NTM).
- August 16, 2023
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.
- July 31, 2023
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.
- July 17, 2023
[Ms. Abrahams] asked a handful of firm leaders to identify their most important communication skills and how they used those to influence others.
- July 10, 2023
The National Board of Trial Advocacy has recertified Reginald S. Jackson Jr. as a board certified civil trial advocate.
- July 5, 2023
When asked about the path that made her a trailblazer, Ms. Johnson pointed to her work helping companies protect non-traditional trademarks.
- June 7, 2023
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.
- May 9, 2023
Eastman & Smith is pleased to announce that Anna L. Schroeder has rejoined the Firm in our Findlay office
- March 10, 2023
Eastman & Smith is pleased to announce that Patrick B. Cavanaugh has joined the Firm as a member in the Professional Liability Practice Group.
- March 8, 2023
Observed for 102 years, International Women's Day is meant to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women throughout the world.
- March 3, 2023
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.
- February 22, 2023
Eastman & Smith was honored to host a networking mixer for the University of Toledo Law School Affinity Groups on February 10.
- February 3, 2023
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.
- December 30, 2022
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.
- December 30, 2022
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.
- December 29, 2022
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.
- December 13, 2022
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.
- November 3, 2022
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.
- October 5, 2022
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.
- 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®.
- 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.
- 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.