Faruki Blog

New Ruling Limits When Officials Can Block Constituents on Social Media

Public officials often rely on social media to connect with their constituents. Platforms like Facebook and Twitter offer unparalleled opportunities.. Read More

Amazon’s First Amendment Arguments in its Response to a Subpoena for a Murder Suspect’s Echo Recordings are Punted for Another Day, Another Case

On February 17, 2017, Amazon filed a 91-page memorandum of law in support of its motion to quash a subpoena by Bentonville Arkansas police in a.. Read More

Influencer Marketing & Native Advertising – Pervasive, Persuasive & Legally Scrutinized

Last January, I wrote about the one thing every advertiser must know – disclosure laws. In May 2015, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) updated its.. Read More

Can't Stop the Selfie

Justin Timberlake—singer, occasional actor, and creative gift giver—recently caught controversy when he posted a selfie of his vote to his.. Read More

Ohio Appellate Court Lowers the Bar for Certain False Advertising Claims

In this political season, we will undoubtedly be subject to politicians' fondness for "plausible deniability." Denying responsibility for.. Read More

FIC Discusses Cutting Edge Legal Issues at FBA National Convention

Earlier this month, Faruki Ireland & Cox P.L.L. attorneys attended the Federal Bar Association National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio. During the.. Read More

Kentucky Supreme Court Protects Identity of Anonymous Public Speakers

"Sometimes, negative things just need to be said." -Doe v. Hickman, 2015-SC-000408-MR (Sept. 22, 2016) Anonymous internet commentators find a safe.. Read More

D.C. Circuit Rules that Agency Emails on Nongovernmental Accounts are Subject to FOIA Requests

This year, the Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) celebrates its fiftieth anniversary. For half a century, FOIA has generated a large body of both.. Read More

Ohio Legislature Creates Fast Track for Resolving Public Records Disputes

Ohio Governor John Kasich recently signed into law Senate Bill 321 to create a fast track for resolving denied public records requests. The bill.. Read More

Sixth Circuit Overrules 20-Year-Old Precedent: Federal Booking Photos Largely Exempt Under FOIA

"Open government is too dear a cost to pay for the mirage of privacy that the majority has to offer." - Circuit Judge Danny J. Boggs, dissenting. Two.. Read More
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