Faruki Blog

Piracy of the Century?

The May 2, 2015 boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao was billed as the "Fight of the Century."[1] It broke many records,.. Read More

Illinois' New Eavesdropping Law – More of the Same?

Late last year, Illinois' then-governor, Pat Quinn, passed a new eavesdropping law, Public Act 098-1142 (formerly S.B. 1342). The new law filled a.. Read More

Petition Filed with SCOTUS to Consider Whether the First Amendment Permits Claims for Retroactive Defamation in the Internet Age

If you practice media law, then it comes as no surprise that individuals who have had their criminal records sealed also want to wipe the Internet.. Read More

Are Federal Courts Ready for Cameras?

Some of the most significant news stories of the past few weeks have played out in federal court. A federal jury in Massachusetts found Dzhokhar.. Read More

I'm Rubber, You're Glue: First Amendment Protects Hyperbole and Opinions

In 2011, TripAdvisor – the world's largest website company providing reviews of travel-related content – named The Grand Resort Hotel & Convention.. Read More

Kroc Center Hosts Dayton's Spring Edition of the Bench/Bar Media Law Forum

Yesterday, FIC partner Jeff Cox and U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael J. Newman moderated the spring edition of Dayton's Bench/Bar Media Law Forum. For.. Read More

Optimism and Concern for the Future of Journo-Drones

Over the past few years, journalists increasingly have become interested in operating unmanned aerial systems – better known as drones – to report.. Read More

What Do Meerkats and Periscopes Have in Common? Live Streaming Technology, the Right to Privacy and the Continuing Evolution of Social Interaction for Starters

A recent development in web applications has, seemingly, jarred open the lid to Pandora's Box yet again: live video streaming from your trusty.. Read More

Ohio Supreme Court Finds that Outbound 911 Calls are Subject to Disclosure Under the Public Records Act

On March 19, 2015, the Ohio Supreme Court issued its decision in The Cincinnati Enquirer v. Sage, et al., 2015-Ohio-974. The Court affirmed, in part,.. Read More

The Tornado that Ripped Through Sunshine Week

Last month, my colleague posted about a pair of bipartisan bills that were introduced to provide greater access to federal agency records under the.. Read More
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