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Newly released guidance from Ohio Governor Ted Strickland and the Ohio Department of Commerce detailing the administration’s goals in enforcing prevailing wage laws for public/private partnerships in Ohio.
Ohio’s Prevailing Wage Law Guidelines for Public/Private Partnerships

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Federal Campaign Finance Resources

Special Reporting Schedule for Ohio 11th Congressional District
September 2008
A special primary to fill the vacancy in Ohio's 11th Congressional district has been set for October 14, 2008, and a special general election is scheduled for November 18, 2008. These special federal elections trigger added campaign finance filing requirements for PACs or other federal committee that make contributions to candidates running in this election. The Federal Election Commission's schedule for reporting can be found on the FEC webpage.

Updated Federal Campaign Election Laws Resource Now Available Online
May 2008
The Federal Election Commission has updated the compilation of the Federal Election Campaign Act and other laws to include provisions of the Honest and Open Government Act (HLOGA). The compilation is referred to as the "Orange Book".

2008 Campaign Finance Reporting
Information on federal and state 2008 campaign finance reporting requirements and deadlines.

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In a long-awaited decision, the Ohio Supreme Court held that the Ohio's asbestos reform legislation may be applied to cases pending prior to its effective date without offending the Retroactivity Clause of the Ohio Constitution
Ackison v. Anchor Packing Co.

Resources and information on complying with Ohio laws for campaigns, elections, lobbying, ethics and government contracting & procurement
Compliance

Resources and information on Ohio tort reform, including information on challenges to the laws before the Ohio courts
Ohio Tort Reform and Asbestos, Silica and Mixed Dust Reform

What's Happening in the 127th Ohio General Assembly?
Pending & Enacted Legislation: 2003-2008

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Our latest government relations bulletin is the first in a series of articles on the subject of legal ethics for the lawyer/lobbyist
Lawyer/Lobbyist: When Exactly Do Legal Ethics Rules Apply?

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