Cincinnati, OH — August 12, 2025 – Benchmark Litigation has selected Faruki PLL (Faruki) partner Jason Palmer as a leading litigation attorney aged forty years or younger in its annual “40 & Under Hot List”. The “40 & Under Hot
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Faruki Blog, published by Faruki PLL, covers a variety of legal topics with a focus on commercial litigation and business disputes. The blog discusses current legal issues and cases, including appellate court decisions and liability matters. It also highlights developments related to intellectual property, advertising law, and emerging legal challenges such as those involving consumer protection and property crime. Additionally, the blog features firm news and attorney recognitions, providing insight into the expertise and activities of Faruki PLL's legal team.
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Sworn to Secrecy: Best Practices for HR Management of Privileged Information (Authored by Faruki Law Clerk Arabella Loera)
Human Resources (“HR”) professionals are the secret keepers of any company. They are the ones who hear things they can’t repeat and manage situations they can’t discuss—all in an effort to protect the business and its people. Because HR departments…
Clients Benefit from Involving Lawyers Early, Not Only When Problems Arise
Most only involve legal counsel after issues arise. When that happens, the lawyer mainly reacts, focusing on resolving disputes, managing investigations, or fixing problems. These things could often have been prevented with earlier input. This is not unique to any…
Off-Duty Conduct Doesn't Mean Off-Limits (Authored by Faruki Law Clerk Macy Gates)
Social media has dramatically reshaped the legal landscape, creating a constantly evolving terrain for both scholars and professionals. Legal trends are shifting rapidly, and it’s not just academics who need to keep up—employers should be paying attention too. Sometimes, all…
Stupidity Is Not a Crime
Last September, some middle school girls in rural Tennessee filmed a TikTok video while waiting to begin cheerleading practice. The video depicts a girl entering the classroom with a cellphone in her hand. She says, “put your hands up.” Classmates…
Trump v. Wall Street Journal Through a Cinematic Lens
President Trump’s recently filed lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal for its report about a birthday letter President Trump allegedly sent to Jeffrey Epstein has me thinking about the movies. As I read the lawsuit, I can’t help but think…
Anti-LGBTQ Activist Loses First Amendment Challenge
While employed as a media aide for the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners, John Labriola wrote an opinion piece for an online newspaper. The piece criticized Florida’s Equality Act, an as-yet-unenacted bill that would prohibit discrimination based on sex,…
Is Cynicism A Contagious Disease?
Fifteen years ago, Conan O’Brien said farewell to the Tonight Show. And on that final show, he urged his fans, and especially young people, not to become cynical in light of his treatment by NBC. His words have stayed with…
How Aldi's Sweet Savings Led to a Legal Battle (Authored by Faruki Law Clerk Macy Gates)
When does imitation stop being the sincerest form of flattery and start crossing the legal line into infringement? For Mondelēz International, the trademark owner of Nabisco, producer of the Oreo®, Nutter Butter®, and Chips Ahoy! ®, that day is here.[1]…
Courthouse Dustup Pits Judges Against Clerk
The Ohio Supreme Court recently issued an opinion ending an ongoing dispute between the Judges of the Hamilton County Municipal Court and the Hamilton County Clerk of Courts, Pavan Parikh. The result is more transparency for the Municipal Court’s docket. …