Faruki Blog

No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problem? Legal Professionalism in the Time of Zoom

In this new age of social distancing, a serious question in the legal profession arises: is the time honored formality of the courtroom in jeopardy?.. Read More

When the "False Light" Goes Out

Plaintiffs sometimes try to avoid statutes of limitations and other barriers to defamation claims by re-structuring their claims under the pretense.. Read More

The Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act and COVID-19: Working With Your Customers and Remaining Compliant

As businesses work to operate in these trying times, a number of decisions have to be made that are outside those many businesses typically have.. Read More

Restaurants Seek Coverage under Civil Authority Insurance Policies for COVID-19 Related Losses; Ohio Explores Potential Legislative Solution (Authored by Faruki Law Clerk Clayton J. Prickett)

The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on numerous industries, but one industry has suffered quite significantly. With shelter-in-place orders in.. Read More

COVID-19: How to Determine whether the Pandemic is a Force Majeure Event that Excuses Contractual Performance

The outbreak of COVID-19 has caused an unprecedented disruption in American life that is now expected to continue through at least April. While most.. Read More

Ohio's Home Construction Service Supplies Act: An Overview

For those of you familiar with the Ohio Consumer Sales Practice Act ("OCSPA"), R.C. 1345.02, et. al. you will recall that the OCSPA applies only to.. Read More

Ohio's Consumer Sales Practices Act: 2 for $1? Proof of 2 -- Falsity and Materiality – or 1 Strict Liability

I admit that I am someone who still shops for her own groceries at the grocery store, and I am always looking for a good deal or for the specials of.. Read More

Rick Pitino's Lawsuit Against Louisville Could Set New Precedent on Contract Law

On November 30, 2017, Rick Pitino filed a lawsuit against the University of Louisville Athletic Association (the "ULAA"). Pitino filed the lawsuit.. Read More

Supreme Court: Like School on Saturday, an Ambiguous Arbitration Agreement Has No Class (Arbitration)

In Lamps Plus, Inc. v. Varela, No. 17-988 (Apr. 24, 2019), the Supreme Court held that because of the "fundamental" differences between individual.. Read More

What's an Employer to Do About its Standard Arbitration Agreement in all of its Employee Contracts in Ohio – Arnold v. Burger King and Jones v. Carrols, LLC d/b/a Burger King

If you've ever eaten at a Burger King in Ohio, it may well be one that is owned and operated by Carrols LLC, the largest franchisee of Burger King.. Read More
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