- July 17, 2023
[Ms. Abrahams] asked a handful of firm leaders to identify their most important communication skills and how they used those to influence others.
- July 10, 2023
The National Board of Trial Advocacy has recertified Reginald S. Jackson Jr. as a board certified civil trial advocate.
- July 5, 2023
When asked about the path that made her a trailblazer, Ms. Johnson pointed to her work helping companies protect non-traditional trademarks.
- June 7, 2023
The Columbus Dispatch reported recently regarding a $9.3 million jury verdict in a racial discrimination case involving a former employee of Saks Fifth Avenue. The verdict included past and future pay as well as $7 million in punitive damages.
- May 9, 2023
Eastman & Smith is pleased to announce that Anna L. Schroeder has rejoined the Firm in our Findlay office
- April 5, 2023
Eastman & Smith is pleased to announce that Ashley B. Weis was named to the 2023 Franchise Times Legal Eagles®.
- March 23, 2023
According to Eastman & Smith associate Ashley B. Weis, franchisors collecting and using customer data, such as contact information and purchasing behaviors, may be exposed to risks in states with privacy laws
- March 10, 2023
Eastman & Smith is pleased to announce that Patrick B. Cavanaugh has joined the Firm as a member in the Professional Liability Practice Group.
- March 8, 2023
Observed for 102 years, International Women's Day is meant to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women throughout the world.
- March 3, 2023
While numerous federal laws exist to regulate the consumer lending market, these laws cannot be used to negate the requirement that a duly executed loan be repaid.
- February 22, 2023
Eastman & Smith was honored to host a networking mixer for the University of Toledo Law School Affinity Groups on February 10.
- February 3, 2023
Bring Your Own Device policies are found in 83% of companies, at least to some extent, according to a Zippia.com survey. Eastman & Smith member Brigid E. Heid, in her Columbus Business First article says the survey did not reveal whether or not employers have the right kind of policy.
Attorneys at Eastman & Smith have been actively disseminating information addressing issues arising from COVID-19 pandemic.
- December 30, 2022
Eastman & Smith members Mark A. Shaw and Melissa A. Ebel defended a commercial airline in an Ohio appellate case involving an alleged exposure to chemicals in the workplace.
- December 30, 2022
University was sued by a student over the loss of market value from in-person classes and campus access due to government ordered shutdown because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- December 29, 2022
Eastman & Smith is proud to announce that three attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2023 Ohio Super Lawyers® list and two were selected for inclusion in the 2023 Ohio Rising Stars® list.
- December 13, 2022
Eastman & Smith members Stuart J. Goldberg and John H. Boggs were honored with an award during the Toledo Bar Association holiday lunch on December 13.
- November 3, 2022
In conjunction with Best Lawyers in America®, U.S. News and World Report has published a compilation of the top law firms in the country in different practice areas.
- October 5, 2022
A municipality in Northwest Ohio denied a special use permit to construct a cell tower. The denial led to litigation in which the plaintiff cell tower company, represented by Eastman & Smith, prevailed.
- September 16, 2022
Joseph R. Durham received the Distinguished Graduate award from his law school alma mater, Lewis and Clark's Northwestern School of Law.
- September 7, 2022
Carrie L. Urrutia discussed the value of pre-hire skills tests while cautioning employers about pitfalls to avoid.
- Three Named Lawyers of the YearAugust 18, 2022
Eastman & Smith is pleased to announce that 21 of the Firm’s attorneys have been recognized in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
- August 15, 2022
Eastman & Smith is pleased to announce that Ashley B. Weis has joined the Firm’s Toledo office as an associate in the Business Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Real Estate Law practice groups.
- July 15, 2022
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed a decision from the Southern District of Ohio dismissing a civil RICO case filed against an Eastman & Smith client for lack of personal jurisdiction.
- July 7, 2022
Members Scott A. Johnson and Steven D. Reinbolt represented a client in the purchase of a Southeast Michigan mall.
- May 31, 2022
We are pleased to announce that Rita K. Sinha-Marsh, formerly a mechanical engineering patent examiner with the USPTO, has joined the Firm.
- May 13, 2022
The “look and feel” of a product or service you produce or offer may be covered by an intellectual property tool called trade dress.
- Commits to Area Redevelopment and Flexible Work Environment at One SeaGateApril 29, 2022
With a commitment to help foster the continued revitalization of downtown Toledo, Eastman & Smith relocated to new space on the 27th floor of One SeaGate at 550 North Summit Street.
- April 29, 2022
The Winter 2022 issue of OACTA publication the Quarterly Review focused on employment issues. Many articles were written by Eastman & Smith attorneys.
- April 12, 2022
Eastman & Smith attorneys successfully defended a client’s agricultural business from government overreach.
- March 16, 2022
“Although most product liability claims are based on direct evidence of a specific product defect, it is not uncommon for a plaintiff to set forth a product liability claim when the product itself is no longer available to be examined.”
- March 16, 2022
Healthcare Risk Management, a publication comprised of information for those in the health care field, interviewed two Eastman & Smith attorneys in its March 2022 issue.
- March 7, 2022
- February 22, 2022
Recent headlines have touted the unionization attempts of a Starbucks. As Eastman & Smith member Thomas J. Gibney reports in his article published in QSR, unionization efforts of fast-food restaurants may be here to stay.
- January 31, 2022
Medical professionals may encounter patients who refuse to comply with parts of their medical exams. Kevin D. Devaney Interview about this issue.
- January 31, 2022
Both the Washington Examiner and Corporate Compliance Insight interviewed Eastman & Smith member Carrie L. Urrutia regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling on OSHA’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
- January 14, 2022
Eastman & Smith attorneys continue to inform regarding legal developments surrounding COVID-19 (a.k.a coronavirus). The Society for Human Resource Professionals (SHRM) quoted two of our attorneys in articles regarding vaccination procedures.
- January 10, 2022
Eastman & Smith is proud to present its attorneys who have been selected for inclusion in the 2022 Ohio Super Lawyers and Ohio Rising Stars.
- December 1, 2021
ConstructionDive interviewed Eastman & Smith member Matthew D. Harper regarding what construction contractors can do to meet their obligations as well as protect themselves when the supply chain kinks.
- November 23, 2021
Ever wonder if you need an estoppel in a commercial real estate transaction? Or perhaps just wonder what an estoppel is? Kyle D. Tucker, a member of Eastman & Smith, discusses some aspects of estoppels in a Leverage.com post.
- November 16, 2021
Thoughts abound when seeking a job such as what it is like to work for a company or opportunities for advancement. At Eastman & Smith we are committed to each other’s success.
- November 2, 2021
The International Downtown Association honored ConnecToledo with its Award of Excellence for its comprehensive downtown plan to revitalize downtown Toledo, Ohio.
- November 1, 2021
On Thursday, Breanne M. Rubin, member of Eastman & Smith, was honored with a 20 Under 40 award.
- October 8, 2021
Eastman & Smith attorneys continue to answer questions regarding legal developments involving COVID-19 (a.k.a. coronavirus). The latest issues involve federal mandates, paid sick leave and refusal to treat unvaccinated patients.
- October 8, 2021
Carrie A. Johnson, a member of the Firm, was elected vice chair of the International Trademark Association’s Non-Traditional Marks Committee.
- October 7, 2021
The OSBA has recognized Reginald S. Jackson for 50 years of legal service.
- August 23, 2021
In June the US Supreme Court upheld the individual mandate of the Affordable Care Act (a.k.a. Obamacare).
- Six Named Lawyers of the YearAugust 21, 2021
Eastman & Smith is pleased to announce that 25 of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
- August 18, 2021
“A Return to In-Person Healthcare Could Bring Novel Challenges,” published on industry blog Above the Law, extensively interviewed Eastman & Smith member Kevin D. Devaney.
- July 29, 2021
In the Columbus Bar Lawyers Quarterly, Mr. Chappelear recounts his experience and provides tips for conducting a trial remotely.