The landscape of U.S. product liability litigation has become an increasingly hostile environment for defendants. Over the past decade, the phenomenon of “nuclear verdicts” (jury awards topping $10 million) has escalated dramatically in both frequency and magnitude. Compounding this challenge,
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Helicopter Parent Gets Slapped In Vermont
Robert Lafayette recently sued a Vermont Newspaper because it did not provide sufficient coverage of his son’s high school basketball exploits. Unfortunately for Mr. Lafayette, he ultimately got dunked on by the Court.
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act in 2025: Modern Requirements for Protecting Servicemember Employment Rights
The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) of 1994 codifies the belief that military service should not cost an individual a civilian career. Although the statute is over three decades old, lawmakers and courts continue to refine and…
Kellogg Steamrolls Egg Roll Truck
The Kellogg Company recently filed a trademark infringement suit in the Federal Court for the Northern District of Ohio. You probably assume this concerns some multi-national competitor who’s using Tony Tiger or the Rice Krispie “Snap, Crackle and Pop” elves…
Navigating Non-Disclosure Agreements: Key Tips for Effective Review
Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), commonly called confidentiality agreements, are foundational legal contracts used to protect sensitive business information, trade secrets, proprietary data, strategic plans, and other confidential knowledge, when sharing with third parties. Despite widespread use and often seemingly standard language,…
Faruki PLL Welcomes Its Summer Clerks for 2025
DAYTON, OH —June 3, 2025 – Faruki PLL (Faruki) is pleased to welcome their new summer clerks, Arabella Loera, (who is a returning 2024 summer clerk, as part of the Faruki/CareSource Flyer Legal Pathways scholarship); and Macy Gates, who recently…
Is The President Tired Of Losing Yet?
There are at least two baseball metaphors to apply to President Trump’s failed attempts to punish law firms for representing clients and causes that displease him. The two that come immediately to mind are “three strikes and you’re out;” and…
Keeping Your Employee Handbook Current: A Practical Roadmap for 2025
An employee handbook should do more than simply spell out rules. When done right, it should capture the company’s culture, frame legal compliance, and set clear expectations for every member of the company. As the current administration changes rules established…
Let's Go Brandon Shirt Draws School's Ire
U.S. representative Warren Davidson recently introduced federal legislation requiring the National Institute of Health to study the effects of “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” According to the bill’s co-sponsor, Barry Moore, from Alabama, “Trump Derangement Syndrome has become an epidemic on the…
The Problem of AI, Lawyers, and Chauffeur Knowledge: Why Depth of Understanding Still Matters in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
In the modern legal world, the promise and peril of artificial intelligence are unfolding before our eyes. Lawyers are increasingly adopting AI tools to streamline research and draft documents. AI technology offers a future with remarkable speed and efficiency, but…