Faruki Blog

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

Registrations Now Being Accepted

JoinFarukipartners Erin Rhinehart & Laura Sanom on June 12 for "Principles of Negotiation – How to Get What You Want." Click here for additional.. 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

#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

Sixth Circuit Orders District Court to "Assess the Applicability of Octane Fitness [in Lanham Act Cases]"

On Monday, the Sixth Circuit hinted that the Supreme Court's decision in Octane Fitness, LLC v. ICON Health & Fitness, Inc., No. 12-1184, 572 U.S... 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

A Lesson in What Strip Clubs Can Teach You About the FLSA

Earlier this month, four former dancers filed a wage and hour collective action against the owners of Cheetahs Gentlemen's Club & Restaurant, an.. Read More

Where Can You be Hauled into Court When You Post Defamatory Statements on Facebook?

Despite advances in technology and the myriad of new platforms on which we can defame someone, traditional principles of personal jurisdiction still.. Read More
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