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

What's in your Wallet? Google Wallet Class Action Suit Flags Alert for Digital Payment Services

A few years ago, a wallet was pretty simple. You kept it in your back pocket or your purse, and it contained a driver's license, a few credit cards,.. 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

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

#ShouldSocialMediaAffectFairUse?

One district court in New York doesn't think so, and, in light of a recent settlement agreement, the Second Circuit will not be afforded the.. Read More