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Stuart J. Goldberg, member of Eastman & Smith, obtained summary judgment for an aerial lift manufacturer sued in connection with the electrocution death of an electric sign service company’s employee.

Karl H. Schneider describes what Ohio ethics laws entail.

Eastman & Smith is pleased to announce that Fadi V. Nahhas and Breanne M. Rubin are recognized in the inaugural 2025 edition of the Legal 500 U.S. Elite – Ohio list in the Corporate & M&A section.

Eastman & Smith is pleased to announce the Firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions and White Collar Crime and Investigations practices have earned inaugural rankings in the 2025 edition of Chambers USA in Ohio. Attorneys Fadi V. Nahhas and Karl H. Schneider were once again recognized in the newly released guide.

Eastman & Smith is pleased to announce that 22 of the Firm’s attorneys have been selected to the 2025 Ohio Leading Lawyers list presented by Ohio Business Magazine.

Karl H. Schneider spoke with Law360 about the breakdown of a prominent corruption court case brought by New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin against businessman George E. Norcross III.

March 8 marked International Women’s Day.  Observed for 104 years, it is a day meant to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women throughout the world. 

Eastman & Smith is pleased to announce that six of the Firm’s Ohio attorneys have been selected to the 2025 editions of Ohio Super Lawyers® and Ohio Rising Stars®.

Findlay, Ohio, has a bustling business community, which is one of the reasons it has appeared in Site Selection Magazine’s Top Micropolitan list for ten consecutive years.

The Toledo Bar Association honored associate Nicholas W. Bartlett for winning the 2024 Cubbon and Associates Legal Writing Competition.

Eastman & Smith is pleased to announce the Firm is included in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®, published by Best Lawyers®.

Governor Mike DeWine reappointed Eastman & Smith attorney Karl H. Schneider to the Ohio Board of Building Appeals. 

Business magazine Columbus CEO produced its annual directory, Top Lawyers. 

Eastman & Smith is pleased to announce that 31 of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2025 Best Lawyers® lists.

Lynn Vuketich Luther spoke with Bloomberg Law’s Daily Labor Report about a case slated for review by the U.S. Supreme Court involving “employers’ benefits obligations to former employees.”

Eastman & Smith is pleased to announce that member Adam S. Nightingale was installed as 123rd president of the Toledo Bar Association.

Eastman & Smith is pleased to announce that Fadi V. Nahhas and Karl H. Schneider have been recognized in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA.

Carrie L. Urrutia discussed several legal considerations about Return-to-Office (RTO) policies in the Reworked.com article

Eastman & Smith is pleased to announce that 24 of the Firm’s attorneys have been selected to the inaugural Ohio Leading Lawyers list presented by Ohio Business Magazine.

Following in the steps of the SEC and  CFTC, the U.S. Department of Justice announced plans to pay whistleblowers.

The arrival of Todd A. Long and Karl H. Schneider was featured in the Law360 article “McNees Wallace White Collar Duo Joins Eastman & Smith,” on March 1. 

Observed for 103 years, International Women's Day is a day meant to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women throughout the world. 

Eastman & Smith member Scott A. Johnson published an article entitled “Uncertainty Prevails Entering a New Era of Legalized Adult Use Cannabis in Ohio,”  in the March 2024 issue of MG Magazine.

Eastman & Smith is pleased to announce that Todd A. Long and Karl H. Schneider have joined the Firm’s White-Collar Crime & Investigations practice group as of counsel.

Employers could find themselves facing discrimination lawsuits over employment decisions made involving remote workers.

A retailer, successfully represented by Eastman & Smith members Carrie A. Johnson and Jared L. Lefevre, regained control of its domain name and website after it was held hostage by the web administrator. 

Eastman & Smith is proud to announce that three attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2024 Ohio Super Lawyers® list and four were selected for inclusion in the 2024 Ohio Rising Stars® list.

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.