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Keep on Dancing: Ninth Circuit Suggests Fair Use is Free Speech Right

The Ninth Circuit recently resolved the question of whether fair use is a free speech right or an affirmative defense in Lenz v. Universal Music.. Read More

Supreme Court Holds "Content-Based" Sign Code Unconstitutional; What Laws Are Next?

This past June, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a little-noticed, but major First Amendment decision in Reed v. Town of Gilbert, 135 S. Ct. 2218.. Read More

Customer Identity Theft & Fraud: What Consumers Can Learn

I recently wrote a series of episodes in what I called a Privacy Miniseries on LinkedIn in which I shared the true story of my best friend.. Read More

Ohio's Actual Knowledge Requirement for Agreements with an Arbitration Provision

In Ohio, a party must have actual knowledge of an agreement that requires arbitration of disputes before that party can be compelled to arbitrate a.. Read More

Customer Identity Theft & Fraud: What Businesses Can Learn

I recently wrote a series of episodes in what I called a Privacy Miniseries on LinkedIn in which I shared the true story of my best friend.. Read More

Can Parties Use Social Media to Provide Class Notice?

Looks like it. Courts are becoming more tolerant of social media sites, such as LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook, being used to assist with the class.. Read More

Faruki Ireland & Cox Welcomes New Attorney

Faruki Ireland & Cox welcomes former Sixth Circuit Law Clerk and Experienced Litigator (and UC Baseball Hall of Famer!), Matthew Singer. See Press.. Read More

Neiman Marcus Offers Clearance Sale: Suffer One Data Breach and Get Ground-Breaking Caselaw for FREE!

Neiman Marcus has made history as the standard for luxury retail. But it is also making history as a watershed case in data breach class action.. Read More

How Many Peopel Can Sue Toby Keith's Bar and Grill?

The 2015 Major League Baseball All-Star Game festivities in and around Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati were a mix of success and failure... Read More

Recent Commentary on Cybersecurity by Ron Raether and Scot Ganow

On September 2, FIC partner Ron Raether spoke at the Cyber Security Forum hosted by the Cincinnati Business Courier. Ron and fellowFarukiattorney.. Read More