Section 409A in a Nutshell
May 2008
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A primer on Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code on deferred compensation arrangements. |
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Religious Land Use Law Could Affect Local Zoning Codes
May 2008
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Bulletin on the Religious Land
Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000 and its impact on local land use regulations. |
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Ohio Banking Law Newsletter -- Spring 2008
May 2008
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Quarterly newsletter covering legal lssues for the banking & financial services industry, including a lead article on the practical implications of regulatory enforcement actions. |
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On Selling or Purchasing a Law Practice: A Primer on Prof. Cond. R. 1.17
May 2008
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Discussion of the requirements of the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct upon selling or purchasing a law practice. |
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Think Before You Fax: Junk Fax Litigation is on the Rise
May 2008
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Bulletin on the growing number of lawsuits filed under the federal Junk Fax Prevention Act against companies across the country for sending junk faxes. |
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United States Supreme Court Upholds Voter ID Law
May 2008
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Discussion of the United States Supreme Court's decision upholding Indiana's strict photo ID requirement for voters and a comparison of Indiana's law with Ohio's. |
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The Nonprofit Advocate - April 2008
April 2008
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News and information for nonprofit organizations, including an update on the proposed Ohio Healthy Families Act initiative. |
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Brickerconstructionlaw.com Newsletter -- April 2008
April 2008
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A lead article on the basics of construction acceleration claims, including a hypothetical acceleration claim scenario and how the claim might affect the construction professionals working on the project. |
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Ohio Senate Bill 221: A Summary of the Advanced Energy and Energy Efficiency Provisions
April 2008
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Bulletin on the advanced energy and efficiency provisions of Am. Sub. S.B. 221, passed by the Ohio General Assembly in April 2008 |
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CMS Proposes Stark Changes In FY 2009 IPPS Rule Including “Stand in the Shoes”and DFRR
April 2008
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Bulletin on proposed changes to the Stark law contained in the inpatient prospective payment system updates for fiscal year 2009. |
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Basics of Public Record Law: A Primer for Ohio Port Authorities
April 2008
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A brief outline of an Ohio port authority’s duties and obligations related to keeping records and responding to public records requests, and the specific exceptions
allowed for port authorities that are aimed
at allowing a port authority to undertake its authorized activities.
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Update: Ohio EPA presents Climate Registry Workshop
April 2008
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Discussion of the first Ohio workshop presented by the Ohio EPA and representatives
of The Climate Registry on the newly
released draft General Reporting and General Verification
protocols.
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Armatus: U.S Trademark Fraud: Mitigating Strict Liability for False Statements of Use
April 2008
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Review of the use declarations required in the U.S., how the Trademark Trial & Appeal
Board decisions have analyzed false declarations, and what practical solutions exist for avoiding and correcting false statements.
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Compact to Help Ohioans Preserve Homeownership Adopted
April 2008
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Bulletin on the April 2008 "Compact to Help Ohioans Preserve Homeownership" signed by Ohio Governor Strickland and nine national mortgage loan servicers. |
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The Bricker Water Cooler: A Human Resources Advisory - Spring 2008
April 2008
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Discussion of 403(b) tax sheltered annuity regulations; proposed Ohio law on sexual orientation, executive compensation and more. |
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Proposed Rule Changes to the Ohio Mortgage Loan Act and the Small Loans Act
April 2008
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Bulletin on proposed changes from the Ohio Division of Financial Institutions to the rules implementing the Ohio Mortgage Loan Act and Small Loans Act. |
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The Nonprofit Advocate -- March 2008
March 2008
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News and information of interest to nonprofit organizations. |
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Brickerconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - March 2008
March 2008
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Fourth annual heavy/highway issue continues the series on underground utilities. |
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Human Resources Bulletin: Private Sector Discrimination Charges on the Rise in 2007
March 2008
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Bulletin on U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announcement that discrimination charges from the 2007 fiscal year were the highest in five years. |
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Human Resources Bulletin: Court Upholds Double Damages and Punitive Damages for USERRA Violation
March 2008
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Discussion of Koehler v. PepsiAmericas Inc., a recent decision from the Sixth Circuit where the court applied penalties for USERRA and related state law violations. |
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Applying Commercial Activity Tax to Receipts From Motor Fuel Alleged Unconstitutional
March 2008
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Discussion of a pending case challenging the constitutionality of the Ohio CAT tax in that proceeds from the CAT, as an excise tax on motor fuel, must be devoted to highway purposes only. |
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Focus on Eminent Domain Continues with Law Changes
March 2008
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A series of questions and answers regarding the status of eminent domain law in Ohio. |
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Update of Ohio Mortgage Case Law
March 2008
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Analysis and information on three decisions recently rendered by the Ohio Courts affecting the mortgage industry. |
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Ohio Governor Ted Strickland Presents the “Building Ohio Jobs" Initiative
March 2008
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Bulletin on the "Building Ohio Jobs" initiative announced by Ohio Governor Strickland in his 2008 State-of-the-State Address. |
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Tax-Exempt 501(c)(3) Bonds and IRS Form 990 Redesign: Act Now to Avoid Pitfalls Later
March 13, 2008
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Bulletin on the IRS Form 990 redesign and the impact of Schedule K on hospitals with tax-exempt bonds. |
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Armatus: An Overview of the Proposed E-Discovery Amendments to Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure
March 2008
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Bulletin on proposed amendments to the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure being considered by the Ohio Supreme Court that would recognize the particularities of discovery
involving electronically stored information. |
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U.S. Supreme Court Adopts an Expansive Definition of What Can Be a “Charge” of Age Discrimination
March 2008
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Discussion of U.S. Supreme Court decision addressing whether an "Intake Questionnaire" submitted to the EEOC can suffice as a "charge" of discrimination. |
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Ohio Governor Issues Executive Order on Common Sense Business Regulation Process
March 2008
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Bulletin on Ohio Governor Strickland's Executive Order 2008-04S, implementing common sense business regulations to foster an atmosphere that facilitates and promotes economic development. |
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Human Resources Bulletin: U.S. Supreme Court Adopts an Expansive Definition of What Can Be a “Charge” of Age Discrimination
March 2008
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Discussion of U.S. Supreme Court decision addressing whether an "Intake Questionnaire" submitted to the EEOC can suffice as a "charge" of discrimination. |
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IRS Issues Revised Good Governance Practices for 501(c)(3) Organizations
March 2008
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Bulletin on the revised IRS good governance practices for charitable organizations. |
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Human Resources Bulletin: "Me, Too" Evidence in Discrimination Cases: Not Always Admissible, Not Always Excluded
March 2008
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Discussion of U.S. Supreme Court case on whether the trial court must
exclude "me, too" evidence - testimony that other company employees were similarly discriminated against, but by different supervisors within the company. |
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Brickerconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - February 2008
February 2008
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February's issue looks at new EPA permit requirements. |
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The Nonprofit Advocate -- February 2008
February 2008
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News and information for nonprofit organization, including discussion of an IRS fact sheet on tax exempts' examination and compliance check procedures |
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Acredula Newsletter -- Winter 2008
February 2008
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Includes article on responding the goverment investigations and article by Win McCausland and Tony Caxide on how directors can satisfy their fiduciary duties with respect to an organization’s investments. |
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Ohio Supreme Court Holds Statute of Repose and Subrogation Statutes Facially Constitutional
February 2008
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Discussion of Groch v. General Motors Corporation, the February 21, 2008 Ohio Supreme Court decision upholding, on its face, the statute of repose applicable to product liability actions and the worker's compensation subrogation statutes. |
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Human Resource Bulletin: Ohio Supreme Court Holds That Memorized Information Can Still Be a Trade Secret
February 2008
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Bulletin on Ohio Supreme Court case holding that a confidential client list does not lose its trade secret status just because a former employee was able to memorize it rather than remove copy of it from the employer. |
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Automobile Manufacturer Not Liable for Ohio Use Tax on Goodwill Repairs
February 2008
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Bulletin on Ohio Supreme Court ruling that an automobile manufacturer is not liable for use tax on repair parts and services provided to customers pursuant to the manufacturer’s "goodwill repair" policy
after the standard warranty had expired.
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Military Status Given Protection Under Ohio Anti-Discrimination Law
February 2008
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A bulletin for MR/DD boards on a new Ohio law in which "military status" is now
protected from discrimination to the same extent
as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, and ancestry. |
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Human Resources Bulletin: Ohio Appellate Court Enforces Non-Competition Agreement
February 2008
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Bulletin on the Ohio appellate court enforcement of a non-competition agreement between a hair stylist and salon employer. |
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Human Resources Bulletin: Ohio Makes "Military Status" a Protected Class
February 2008
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Effective March 23, 2008, Ohio’s Anti Discrimination law will include "military status" as a protected class for purposes of employment, housing, and public accommodations. |
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Ethical Considerations for Lawyers' Protection Letters
February 2008
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Discussion of protection letters and the potential ethical dilemmas they may cause an attorney. |
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Loan Modifications: The Lender’s Perspective
February 2008
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Discussion of real estate loan modifications as a cost effective method for dealing with loans not repaid strictly in accordance with their terms. |
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Governor Strickland’s “Building Ohio Jobs” economic stimulus package proposes $250 million investment in Ohio’s advanced and renewable energy economy
February 2008
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Governor Strickland announced the “Building Ohio Jobs” economic stimulus package as one of his top priorities during his 2008 State of the State Address. |
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Human Resources Bulletin: FMLA Leave Benefits Expanded for Military Families
February 2008
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Bulletin on the January 2008 amendment of the Family and Medical Leave Act to expand its leave benefits for families of military service members. |
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The Nonprofit Advocate - January 2008
January 2008
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News and information for nonprofit organizations including a discussion of the 2008 Exempt Organizations Implementing Guidelines issued by the IRS. |
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Brickerconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - January 2008
January 2008
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For our January issue, we present ten of the key events that had an effect on the construction industry in 2007. |
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Disclosing Examination Matters and Enforcement Proceedings
January 2008
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Article discussing the difficult and complex dilemma facing bankers as to whether, and to whom, information concerning examination activities and informal enforcement proceedings may be disclosed outside the organization. |
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Ohio Supreme Court Interprets Federal and State Do Not Call Laws
January 2008
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Bulletin on Ohio Supreme Court case defining "knowingly" and "willfully" for purposes of violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 and the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act. |
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Practical Implications of Bank Regulatory Enforcement Actions
January 2008
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Agency enforcement actions present a challenging environment for the banking institution, particularly if and when the actions become public through disclosure by the bank or the agency. |
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Kentucky v. Davis (Warning: This Case May Have Side Effects)
January 2008
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A look at the potential financial and practical implications of the pending U.S. Supreme Court case of Kentucky v. Davis challenging as invalid and unconstitutional the state's taxing scheme for interest earned on municipal bonds. |
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Human Resources Bulletin: Employers May Restrict Use of Email for Non-Job Related Solicitations
January 2008
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Bulletin on NLRB decision holding
that an employer did not violate the National Labor Relations Act by prohibiting an employee/union president from sending emails to employees urging them to support the union. |
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Human Resources Bulletin - Victory For Employers
January 2008
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Bulletin on Ohio Supreme Court ruling holding that employers may lawfully sue employees for defamation, malicious prosecution and other similar claims, even after the
employee has engaged in conduct that is protected by state anti-discrimination laws. |
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Ohio Banking Law Newsletter - Winter 2008
January 2008
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News and information for banking and financial institutions, including a discussion of the role of the bank director in the post-Sarbanes era. |
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