Faruki Blog

Federal Circuit Finds "Offensive" Trademarks Are Protected by the First Amendment

As many of us were celebrating the holidays and ringing in the New Year, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals was busy overturning thirty years of.. Read More

Tyson Foods: U.S. Supreme Court Could Deal Another Blow to Class Action

The U.S. Supreme Court will rule on a number of class action cases this term. Its decision in Tyson Foods, Inc. v. Bouaphakeo could have major.. Read More

SCOTUS Provides Another Victory for Proponents of Arbitration, While the CFPB Plans to Impose Restrictions

On December 14, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court issued another pro-arbitration decision in DirectTV, Inc. v. Imburgia. DirecTV's customers had entered.. Read More

December FIC Website Newsletter

Once again our firm has been listed in "Benchmark Litigation, the Definitive Guide to America's Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys." This annual.. Read More

Holiday Hospitality -- Ways to Protect Yourself if You Are Fortunate to Get a Room at the Inn

Holiday travel is ramping up. And so are hackers looking to prey upon one of their favorite targets, the hospitality industry. Every year, the.. Read More

It is That Time of Year....

As we head into the holidays, we begin to take stock of the year and make a myriad of resolutions for the New Year. Well, the same should be true in.. Read More

Splitting the Dancing Baby: Both Sides are Crying Over the Ninth Circuit's Lenz v. Universal Music Corp. Holding

In a not-so-shocking development, both sides in a closely watched copyright suit known as the "Dancing Baby" case are urging the United States Court.. Read More

November 2015 Faruki Website Newsletter

On September 17, 2015, Jeff Ireland and Jade Smarda, obtained a temporary restraining order on behalf of a local financial services firm in a trade.. Read More

Be Cautious When Social Networking is All "Atwitter" at Your Workplace

We use social media all the time. Make it a point during the day to notice how often you see a friend or colleague checking a Facebook update or.. Read More