appeared in Crain’s Cleveland Business (January 29, 2024) Selling a business in any environment can be challenging when planning is not addressed early in the M&A process. The challenges are heightened in the current environment where buyers are looking at multiple potential deals simultaneously, expecting to close as efficiently as possible before moving on toRead More
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Buckingham is pleased to announce that attorney Dustin Vrabel has been named the Firm’s Canton Office Partner-in-Charge. Vrabel assumes the reins from Joe Feltes, who served in the role for a decade. Vrabel joined Buckingham’s Canton office in 2007. He is the practice area leader for the mergers and acquisitions group and is a memberRead More
AKRON, Ohio (December 29, 2023) – A total of 21 attorneys in Ohio from Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC have been selected for inclusion in the 2024 Super Lawyers Magazine. Buckingham’s honorees include 15 Super Lawyers and six Ohio Rising Stars. “To have attorneys across all three of our Ohio offices rated so highly byRead More
Freedom of the press is a crucial component of the First Amendment of the Constitution and our society as a whole. While most media entities take the protections provided by the First Amendment seriously and do an excellent job researching and reporting on topics, there are entities that will abuse these protections, and present biasedRead More
An online reputation crisis can be defined as a situation where an individual or business faces a significant and often damaging shift in how they are perceived online. Whether through negative reviews, malicious rumors, or false information, these crises have the power to tarnish reputations and lead to serious consequences. The significance of managing yourRead More
The Internet makes it easier than ever to connect with people around the world, share ideas and information, and have their voices heard regardless of whether they are a single individual with limited resources or a massive corporation with money and influence. This connectivity is facilitated by innumerable platforms and websites that host user-generated content,Read More
If you’re considering filing a defamation lawsuit, you may wonder, how long will this process take? This is a common – and important – question for any defamation plaintiff to ask. Anyone contemplating bringing a defamation lawsuit – as well as those facing the prospect of defending themselves against a defamation claim – should familiarizeRead More
Defamation, in general, is designed to provide individuals with a remedy for false statements that harm their reputation. The level of fault you have to prove against the speaker of the defamatory statement varies depending on your status, however. This difference in burden of proof between these levels of Plaintiff is an incredibly nuanced distinctionRead More
Help – someone is impersonating me! Social media is a funny thing – it allows people to present their lives in a very articulated way through pictures, videos, and other personal information. While content is usually posted with good intent, there are people who steal others’ content and reuse it for themselves – particularly whenRead More
Defamation can be a devastating blow to an individual’s reputation, causing lasting damage both personally and professionally. When faced with a defamatory statement, pursuing a retraction can be a proactive step toward mitigating the harm caused. This article from Buckingham provides insights into the process of obtaining a retraction for defamatory statements, outlining key steps,Read More
