March 2013
Properties Magazine | John W. Waldeck, Jr. and R. Todd Hunt
John W. Waldeck, Jr. and R. Todd Hunt co-authored an article in the March 2013 issue of Properties magazine, titled "What You Should Know Before Entering Into a Real Estate Transaction with a Public Entity," in which they explained why commercial real estate transactions with public entities can pose special challenges for builders and contractors.
Journal of Financial Service Professionals | Gary A. Zwick
Gary A. Zwick co-authored an article with James John Jurinski, which appeared in the March 2013 issue of the Journal of Financial Service Professionals. In this piece, titled "Why Tax Minimization is Overrated in Estate Planning," Gary indicated that successful estate planning requires the planner to address both financial and family issues.
February 2013
The Practical Tax Lawyer | Gary A. Zwick
In an article titled, "Taxing Decisions: Drafting Formulas Based on EBIDTA," published in the Winter 2013 issue of The Practical Tax Lawyer, Gary A. Zwick explained the meaning and use of the acronym, EBIDTA.
Crain's Cleveland Business | Christine T. Cossler
In her "Legal Guest Blog," published by Crain's Cleveland Business and titled, "Employment laws keep changing; so should your employee handbook," Christine T. Cossler advised employers to update their handbooks regularly, in order to keep up with the constantly-changing guidelines and directives issued by federal government agencies, including the NLRB and the EEOC.
New Associate | Andrea E. M. Stone
Walter | Haverfield is pleased to announce the addition of Andrea E. M. Stone to our Education Law, Labor and Employment Law and Litigation Law Groups.
January 2013
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal | Gary A. Zwick and Jennifer R. Hallos
In an article published in the January 2013 issue of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal, titled "Dangers of Release of Claims Provision in Deferred Compensation Plans," Gary A. Zwick and Jennifer R. Hallos cautioned companies about the potential ramifications of including a "release of claims" in their employment agreements.
New Partner | Susan Keating Anderson
Walter | Haverfield is pleased to announce the election of Susan Keating Anderson to partner.
Crain's Cleveland Business | Patricia F. Weisberg
In her "Legal Guest Blog," published by Crain's Cleveland Business and titled, "EEOC issues new workplace guidelines to protect victims of domestic violence and stalking," Patricia F. Weisberg discussed the government's recent effort to encourage employers to provide workplace safeguards for victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault and stalking.
December 2012
Crain's Cleveland Business | Marc J. Bloch
Marc J. Bloch commented on the possibility that "right-to-work" legislation may be headed toward Ohio in the near future in his "Legal Guest Blog," titled "Snowball effect of right-to-work legislation to test union stamina," which was published by Crain's Cleveland Business.
New Associate | Peter T. Zawadski
Walter | Haverfield is pleased to announce the addition of Peter T. Zawadski to our Education Law and Labor and Employment Law Groups.
Ragan.com | Patricia F. Weisberg
In the article, "How your company can avoid a holiday party fiasco," published by the corporate communications website, Ragan.com, Patricia F. Weisberg advised employers on ways to ensure that their holiday office parties are safe, enjoyable and, to the extent possible, free from liability.
Crain's Cleveland Business (Legal Guest Blog) | David E. Schweighoefer
In a "Legal Guest Blog," titled "Health care: evolution or revolution?" and published by Crain's Cleveland Business on December 12, 2012, David E. Schweighoefer provided a year-end look at how individuals, healthcare providers and employers are transitioning toward compliance with the provisions of the Affordable Care Act.
Crain's Cleveland Business (Legal Guest Blog) | John A. Heer
In a "Legal Guest Blog," posted by Crain's Cleveland Business on December 6, 2012 and titled, "You've discovered that you own contaminated property. Now what?," John A. Heer offered advice to purchasers of commercial property when they discover that the land which they've acquired has been contaminated.
November 2012
Properties | Nick R. Catanzarite
In the November 2012 issue of Properties magazine, Nick R. Catanzarite stressed the importance of a "due diligence" investigation to prospective purchasers of commercial real estate in his article, "Don't Shortcut the Due Diligence Process."
TLNT.com | Patricia F. Weisberg
In an article published by the HR website, TLNT.com, and titled, "Hey, Your Company Gathering is on Facebook! How to Avoid a Holiday Party Gone Wrong," Patricia F. Weisberg offered some additional advice to employers on ways to minimize liability and enhance camaraderie at holiday office parties.
Crain's Cleveland Business (Legal Guest Blog) | Patricia F. Weisberg
In her "Legal Guest Blog," entitled, "Rudolph the Red Nosed... employee?," and published in the November 28, 2012 issue of Crain's Cleveland Business, Patricia F. Weisberg advised employers on how to host enjoyable holiday office parties while minimizing their liability for employees' actions at these events.
Crain's Cleveland Business (Legal Guest Blog) | Sara J. Fagnilli
In a "Legal Guest Blog," posted by Crain's Cleveland Business on November 21, 2012 and titled, "Temper, temper! Anger management issues in the workplace," Sara J. Fagnilli offered advice to companies on how to handle employees who have problems controlling their anger in the workplace.
Crain's Cleveland Business (Legal Guest Blog) | Michael D. Zaverton
In his November 15, 2012 "Legal Guest Blog," published by Crain's Cleveland Business, Mike Zaverton offered advice to those attempting to cope with a customer's sudden bankruptcy filing, in his article, "Practical tips for surviving your customer's bankruptcy."
October 2012
Crain's Cleveland Business (Legal Guest Blog) | Craig A. Marvinney
In a "Legal Guest Blog," published by Crain's Cleveland Business, Craig A. Marvinney discussed the America Invents Act (AIA) and how it can benefit inventors and small businesses who take the necessary steps to protect their intellectual property up front, before their ideas can be grabbed by someone else, in his article, "Vigilant small business can benefit from major patent law reform."
The Craig Peterson Show | Craig A. Marvinney
"Small Business Implications from the Patent Reform Act," Craig A. Marvinney is interviewed on The Craig Peterson Show: Tech Talk; WGIR AM 610/WQSO FM 96.7; Boston, MA, click here for a transcript of the interview;
Properties | Geoffrey S. Goss
In the October 2012 issue of Properties magazine, Geoffrey S. Goss addressed the economic impact of federal and state Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits (HTCs) programs in his article, "Historic Tax Credits Face External Challenges Despite Proven Economic Impact," but noted that they face potential legislative and judicial challenges to their existence.
September 2012
Crain's Cleveland Business | Kristin R. Erenburg
In her September 12, 2012 "Legal Guest Blog," entitled, "EEOC warns employers against enforcing confidentiality during workplace investigations," posted by Crain's Cleveland Business, Kristin R. Erenburg discussed the EEOC's affirmation of the NLRB's recent decision prohibiting blanket confidentiality policies with respect to workplace investigations.
Crain's Cleveland Business | Kristin R. Erenburg
In her September 5, 2012 "Legal Guest Blog," entitled, "Latest NLRB decision likely to hinder workplace integrity," posted by Crain's Cleveland Business, Kristin R. Erenburg discussed some of the recent actions taken by the National Labor Relations Board.
Crain's Cleveland Business | Geoffrey S. Goss
In his September 2012 "Legal Guest Blog" published by Crain's Cleveland Business, Geoffrey S. Goss commented upon a recent Third Circuit Court of Appeals decision and its potential impact upon the use of Historic Tax Credits by the commercial real estate industry, in his article, "Recent court decision challenges future of vital historic tax credit program."
August 2012
Crain's Cleveland Business | John W. Waldeck, Jr.
In an opinion piece titled, "New markets credits have aided Cleveland," published in Crain's Cleveland Business on August 27, 2012, John W. Waldeck, Jr. urged Congress to extend (or make permanent) the federal New Markets Tax Credit program.
Crain's Cleveland Business | Kristin R. Erenburg
In her August 22, 2012 "Legal Guest Blog," entitled, "Employers beware: More independent contractor misclassification audits are expected," posted by Crain's Cleveland Business, Kristin R. Erenburg warned employers that federal and state government agencies have become more aggressive in conducting audits of companies which refer work to independent contractors.
Crain's Cleveland Business | John W. Waldeck, Jr. and Geoffrey S. Goss
In an article published in Crain's Cleveland Business on August 20, 2012 and titled, "Amid financing challenges, developers consider options," John W. Waldeck, Jr. and Geoffrey S. Goss highlighted several financing options available to builders seeking to revitalize downtown Cleveland and its surroundings.
New Partner | Christina Henagen Peer
Walter | Haverfield is pleased to announce the addition of Christina Henagen Peer to our Education Law and Labor and Employment Law Groups.
July 2012
SBO Quarterly | Christina Henagen Peer
In an article titled, "The Perils, Pitfalls and Promise of Social Media in Schools," published in the July 2012 issue of SBO Quarterly, Christina Henagen Peer advised school districts to adopt, implement and consistently enforce social media policies which govern its use by school employees.
