As a member of the media, we know your time often is limited. We have compiled the following "library" of Calfee marketing materials (in PDF format) to make it easier to research our firm's areas of practice, including our latest newsletters. Feel free to contact Kira Hennessey at 216.622.8893 or khennessey@calfee.com if you need more detailed information.
Newsletters :
1/10/2008 :
Ohio Supreme Court Gives Employers Right to Terminate Employees on Workers' Comp. Leave
1/7/2008 :
Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Tort Reform, Reducing Risk to Businesses of Inflated Damage Awards
The Ohio Supreme Court recently upheld as constitutional the statutory limitations on the amount of non-economic and punitive damages that may be awarded to plaintiffs in Ohio tort actions. This opinion constitutes a landmark decision in improving the litigation climate for Ohio’s businesses and employers by reducing the risk of inflated damage awards by juries.
12/7/2007 :
Employers Must Use New I-9 Form by December 26, 2007
The USCIS issued a formal notice on the new I-9 in the Federal Register, which announced that all U.S. employers are required to use the new I-9 for all employees hired in the United States on or after Wednesday, December 26, 2007.
10/15/2007 :
Fall Insights - 409A Extensions, Hedge Fund Wars and More
View this issue of Calfee Insights for articles related to estate planning, employee benefits, private equity, litigation and general corporate.
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7/16/2007 :
Supreme Court Decision Eases Restrictions on Resale Price Controls- First Alert Newsletter
Calfee's Antitrust and Trade Regulation group has published a First Alert to discuss the Supreme Court's decision to ease restrictions on price controls.
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7/16/2007 :
Ohio's New Public Records Law First Alert Newsletter
Calfee's Public Law & Finance group has published a First Alert to discuss the issues with Ohio's new public record's law and what changes you need to make in your office before September 29, 2007.
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7/16/2007 :
Labor and Employment First Alert - Special Issue July 2007
Calfee's Labor and Employment group has put together this special Update to discuss the issues of time limits for pursuing discrimination claims, bias against caregivers, noncompetition liability and more.
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4/19/2007 :
409A Regulations Are Here
NonQualified Deferred Compensation Final 409A Regulations are here. Read to find out more about the penalties if you don't comply by December 31, 2007.
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3/15/2007 :
Spring Insights - Stark Law, Open Source Software, Wiretapping and Financial Loans
View this issue of Calfee Insights for informative articles related to goverment, health care, financial business news and litigation.
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2/2/2007 :
Ohio Tightens Political Contributions Limits for State Vendors
The General Assembly has passed Amended Substitute House Bill 694 -- all current and potential vendors of government contracts should closely review the new limitations or risk eliminating their opportunity to obtain or retain state or local government contracts.
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For further information on this or other legal issues, please call your regular contact at Calfee or contact Jim Lang at 216.622.8563 or jlang@calfee.com, Leah Pappas at 614.621.7007 or lpappas@calfee.com, or Dan Reinhard at 614.621.7765 or dreinhard@calfee.com.
1/25/2007 :
Important Updates in Estate and Succession Planning
Some significant developments might affect your trust and estate situation: A bill has passed that changes the amount of time you may remain in Ohio during a year without being considered a resident; Ohio has a new trust code that will affect all trusts; and time is running out to make gifts from IRAs to your favorite charity and exclude the amount from your gross income.
-- If you have any questions or concerns about this update, please call your regular contact at Calfee or contact Marcia J. Wexberg at 216.622.8858 or mwexberg@calfee.com, Cheryl A. D’Amico at 216.622.8555 or cdamico@calfee.com or J. Troy Terakedis at 614.621.7757 or tterakedis@calfee.com.
12/13/2006 :
Are You Properly Preserving Your Electronic Documents?
Much of your business’ information and most of its documents are stored in electronic form only. Because of this, the rules governing the procedure to be followed in civil litigation in federal courts have been amended.
-- If you have any questions or concerns about this update, please call your regular contact at Calfee or contact Rick Goddard at 216.622.8313 or rgoddard@calfee.com, Jim Lang at 216.622.8563 or jlang@calfee.com, Julie Harris at 216.622.8590 or jharris@calfee.com, or Eric Baisden at 614.621.7752 or ebaisden@calfee.com.
11/17/2006 :
Changing Labor Landscape: Smoking Ban, Minimum Wage & Supervisory Status
Major changes are on the horizon in labor law. The "Smoke Free Workplace Act" has been passed, Ohio's minimum wage will increase, and the definition of "supervisor" has been altered.
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9/8/2006 :
Fall Insights - SEC's Authority Over Hedge Funds, Ruling on Wetland Regulation and More
Retrospective rating plans, wetland regulations, hedge funds and the SEC, and more.
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9/7/2006 :
Federal Housing Finance Board Preparing to Adopt Regulation, Will Remove $2 Billion from Mortgage Market
The FHFB is preparing to adopt a regulation that would require each of the 12 regional FHL Banks to meet a fixed formula on retained earnings that will take more than $2 billion out of the mortgage market.
-- If you are interested in joining the coalition, please contact Tom Green, who is heading up this effort. He can be reached at 614.224.3321 in Calfee's Columbus office or at tgreen@tgreenassociates.com.
7/19/2006 :
Private Judges Prohibited from Conducting Jury Trials
On July 12, 2006, the Supreme Court of Ohio issued a ruling declaring private judges lack the authorization to conduct jury trials.
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6/27/2006 :
Employment Retaliation: The New Standards
The United States Supreme Court has clarified the standard that will govern employment discrimination retaliation claims nationwide.
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6/15/2006 :
Summer Insights - Overseas tax issues, Proposed Regs Impacting General Partners of Funds and More
When does the patent clock start, overseas tax issues, construction claims without a contract and more.
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5/22/2006 :
Tax Act Expands Availability of Tax-Exempt Financing for Manufacturing Facilities
Until recently, many manufacturing projects have been limited in their ability to finance with tax-exempt bonds because of the capital expenditure limit. Increased limits under new law may benefit manufacturing facilities.
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4/28/2006 :
EU To Restrict Electronic Components Beginning July 1, 2006
The European Union’s (EU) Restriction on the Use of Hazardous Substances Directive goes into effect on July 1, 2006. Exporters and manufacturers should determine now whether their products comply.
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4/26/2006 :
Department of Labor Issues Guidance on the Salary Basis Test for Exempt Employees
In two recently released opinion letters, the Department of Labor has provided new insight into its interpretation of the so-called "salary basis" test.
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4/6/2006 :
Inadvertent Destruction of Files Results in $860,000 - Are You at Risk?
The Ohio Supreme Court recently awarded two Akron City employees $860,000 for inadvertent disposal of comp-time sheets. This decision serves as a warning to municipalities and other political subdivisions.
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3/1/2006 :
Spring Insights - New SEC proposals, Dealing with Environmental Inspectors and More
Spring Calfee Insights: The SEC's proposals regarding compensation disclosure, how to deal with environmental inspectors and more.
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1/5/2006 :
DOL Clarifies Employers' Responsibilities Under USERRA
The DOL has released final rules implementing USERRA, which take effect January 18, 2006.
12/15/2005 :
Winter Insights - Where to Organize Your LLP, New Electronic Discovery Rules and More
View this issue of Calfee Insights for informative articles related to intellectual property, tax, construction and litigation.
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12/7/2005 :
Refunds Possible for Long-Distance Telephone Excise Taxes
Due to a recent court decision, the three percent federal excise tax assessed on long-distance telephone bills has been found unlawful and may entitle companies to a refund.
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12/1/2005 :
Ohio May Amend Eminent Domain Rules, Could Restrict Development Efforts
On November 16th Governor Taft signed into law Senate Bill 167, which imposes a moratorium on the use of eminent domain by the state or local government to take property not located within a blighted area for the primary purpose of economic development.
11/22/2005 :
U.S. Supreme Court Clarifies Definition of Compensable Time Under the Fair Labor Standards Act
FLSA - A recent decision provides additional guidance to what preliminary or postliminary activities are compensable, and the DOL releases guidance on administrative exemption.
10/28/2005 :
Ohio’s CAT Dramatically Changes Tax Reporting for Ohio Businesses
Ohio's Commercial Activity Tax (CAT), a tax assessed for the privilege of doing business in Ohio, dramatically changed Ohio tax reporting when it went into effect July 1, 2005. Individuals and businesses need to look closely at this new legislation and plan implementation.
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9/15/2005 :
Labor and Employment First Alert - Special Issue
Calfee's Labor and Employment group has put together this special First Alert to discuss the issues of increased union organizing (after the recent defection of three major unions from the AFL-CIO), sweeping changes of the Ohio Tort Reform Act, office affairs in the workplace, and cancer and the ADA in the workplace.
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9/15/2005 :
Fall Insights - Creative Tools for Municipalities, ERISA Stock-Drop Suits and More
View this issue of Calfee Insights for informative articles related to government, information technology, workers' compensation and litigation.
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