December 2011
School Business Affairs | Christine T. Cossler
In an article published in the December, 2011 issue of School Business Affairs magazine, titled "Dog and Pony Show: New Guidance for Service Animals in the School Setting," Christine T. Cossler provided advice to school districts which, as a result of new ADA regulations, may be faced with a significant increase in the number of requests for "service animals" on school grounds.
The Plain Dealer | Darrell A. Clay
In an article published both online and in the hard-copy version of The Plain Dealer on December 3, 2011, titled "FAA reverses course and allows business jet owners to hide aircraft tail numbers without security reason," Darrell A. Clay commented on the government agency's recent reversal of a policy which had prevented businesses from keeping the movements of their private aircraft off publicly-accessible websites.
Strongsville Post | Nick R. Catanzarite
In an article published in the Strongsville Post on December 3, 2011, titled, "92,600-square-foot Giant Eagle proposed for Strongsville Golf location," Nick Catanzarite offered his views on the proposed rezoning of the Strongsville Golf property, located at 15919 Pearl Road.
November 2011
Northern Ohio Physician | J. Ryan Williams
In his article, "AMCNO Participates in Privacy Summit," published in the November/December, 2011 issue of Northern Ohio Physician, J. Ryan Williams summarized the topics covered at the October privacy summit convened by the Ohio Health Information Partnership, and outlined the Academy of Medicine of Cleveland and Northern Ohio's position on the issue of "patient consent" to the sharing of electronic health information.
October 2011
Society for Human Resource Management | Susan R. Hartung
In an article published on October 31, 2011 by the Society for Human Resource Management, titled, "Make Your Workplace Bullyproof," Susan Hartung described the steps which a company should take in order to prevent and, if necessary, deal with issues surrounding workplace bullying.
The Plain Dealer | Darrell A. Clay
In an article published in The Plain Dealer on October 10, 2011, titled "Public can again track corporate jet traffic," Darrell Clay suggested that safety concerns have prompted the FAA to block private plane itineraries from public view over the past ten years.
Crain's Cleveland Business | Jeremy J. Sharp
In the current issue of Crain’s Cleveland Business, Jeremy Sharp commented upon an expected increase in legal work due to the influx of oil and gas drilling in eastern Ohio, in the article "Law firms, too, ready for action in fracking."
TLNT.com | Susan R. Hartung
In the current issue of TLNT.com, Susan Hartung advised employers to implement policies which address the issue of "workplace bullying."
September 2011
Crain's Cleveland Business | Rick Chryst
In an article in Crain’s Cleveland Business by reporter Joel Hammond, Rick Chryst offered his observations on the potential impact of NCAA conference realignment upon the Mid-American Conference.
Crain's Cleveland Business | Rick Chryst
In an article printed in Crain’s Cleveland Business, Rick Chryst discussed the flaws in a 2005 NCAA attendance mandate, which could have an effect on the Division I-A status of four Mid-American Conference (MAC) football programs.
August 2011
The Tax Adviser | Christy Corrao
In their article, "Diversifying Concentrated Positions in the Most Tax-Efficient Manner," published in The Tax Adviser on August 1, 2011, Christy Corrao and co-author Steven Berman explained the advantages and disadvantages of several techniques available to investors who wish to diversify various assets in their portfolios.
July/August 2011
Northern Ohio Physician | J. Ryan Williams
In the July/August issue of Northern Ohio Physician, Ryan Williams summarized recent events in the medical community's efforts to establish a health information exchange system in Ohio in his article, "Update on the Ohio Health Information Partnership HIE and Patient Consent Issue."
July 2011
New Addition to the Firm | Kate V. Davis
Walter & Haverfield is pleased to welcome Kate V. Davis to the Firm's Education Law Group and Labor and Employment Law Group.
TLNT.com | Marc J. Bloch
In an article posted recently on the human resources website, TLNT.com, Marc Bloch discussed a number of recent NLRB decisions, as well as the agency's pending case against The Boeing Company in his article, "Recent NLRB Rulings Complicate Employer-Employee Relations."
June 2011
TLNT.com | Patricia F. Weisberg
In an article posted on June 6, 2011 on the website for the HR publication, TLNT.com, Patricia F. Weisberg discussed the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division's recent amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act. In her piece, titled "Tips and Fluctuating Workweek Scrutinized in DOL's Final FLSA Ruling," Patti provided details regarding the two most notable revisions, which affect tipped employees, tip credits and tip pools, as well as the "fluctuating workweek" method of payment.
May 2011
Northern Ohio Physician | J. Ryan Williams
In the May/June, 2011 issue of Northern Ohio Physician, J. Ryan Williams discussed the OHIP's "opt-in framework" for patient consent in his article, "The Ohio Health Information Partnership (OHIP) Position on Patient Consent Under Review." In this piece, Ryan noted that electronic exchange of health information could be impacted by the OHIP's opt-in framework, due to its potential implications for physicians and health care providers.
Crain's Cleveland Business | Rick Chryst
In a blog entry posted by Crain's Cleveland Business reporter Joel Hammond on May 31, 2011, titled "Now that Tressel is gone, a best guess as to what Ohio State's penalties will look like," Rick Chryst offered his views regarding potential penalties for Ohio State's athletic department in the wake of the resignation of Coach Jim Tressel.
April 2011
TLNT.com | Sara J. Fagnilli
Sara J. Fagnilli advised employers to be complete, fair and thorough in their decision-making process when contemplating the dismissal of an employee from the workplace in her article, "Navigating the Treacherous Waters of Employee Termination," which was posted on the HR website, TLNT.com, on April 27, 2011.
Sun News | Christopher L. Gibbon
In an article written by Sun News reporter Faith Hampton and posted on the website, cleveland.com, Pepper Pike Law Director Christopher L. Gibbon raised concerns about a local effort to have the city join its neighbor, Orange Village, in making seat belt law violations a primary offense. This article, titled "Orange Village passes measure making seat belt law violations a primary offense," appeared on-line on April 22, 2011.
March 2011
TLNT.com | Susan Keating Anderson
In an article posted on the website for the HR publication, TLNT.com, Susan Keating Anderson asserted that employers - whether unionized or not - would be wise to adopt written "acceptable use" and social media policies. This article, titled "Beyond the NLRB Scare: Why You Need Smart Social Media Policies in the Workplace," appeared on-line on March 23, 2011.
Crain's Cleveland Business | Rick Chryst
In a blog entry posted by Crain's sports reporter Joel Hammond on March 11, 2011, titled "Catching up on hot topics in sports law," Rick Chryst commented upon the current NFL labor negotiations, the Ohio State/Jim Tressel situation, and a lawsuit filed against the NCAA and video game creator EA Sports.
Northern Ohio Physician | Susan Keating Anderson
In her article, "Regulating the Medical Workplace in the World of Web 2.0," published in the March/April, 2011 issue of Northern Ohio Physician, Susan Keating Anderson discussed the important role of social media policies in today's medical workplaces.
Airplanista magazine | Darrell A. Clay
In his article, "Resuscitating a dying industry: The General Aviation Revitalization Act of 1994," published in the March 2011 issue of Airplanista magazine, Darrell A. Clay explained how the General Aviation Revitalization Act of 1994 ("GARA") helped to revive the general aviation production industry in the United States.
February 2011
Crain's Cleveland Business | Amy S. Leopard
Amy S. Leopard commented on Medicare's new competitive bidding program and its impact upon medical equipment suppliers in Northeast Ohio in Timothy Magaw's article, "Medical supply firms chafe at bidding process," published in Crain's Cleveland Business on February 28, 2011.
TLNT.com | Patricia F. Weisberg
In her article, "Why Background Checks Are a Necessary Evil," which appeared on February 25, 2011 in the on-line HR publication, TLNT.com, Patricia F. Weisberg cautioned employers to be cognizant of the law when conducting background checks on prospective employees.
SHRM.org | Mark S. Floyd
In the article, "Promotions: Is There a 'New Normal'?," written by Pamela Babcock for the HR website, SHRM.org, Mark S. Floyd stressed that large companies would be wise to implement well-defined policies so that their employees have a full understanding of the promotions process.
New Addition to the Firm | Nick R. Catanzarite
Walter & Haverfield is pleased to welcome Nick R. Catanzarite to the Firm's Real Estate Law Group and Estate Planning Group.
Airplanista | Darrell A. Clay
In the February, 2011 issue of Airplanista magazine, Darrell A. Clay assessed the pros and cons of "leaseback agreements" for aircraft owners in his article, "Can a Leaseback Work for You?"
January 2011
Westlaw Journal - Bankruptcy | Michael D. Zaverton
In Part Two of his article, "Show me the money! Bankruptcy claims under Section 503(b)(9)," published in the January 7, 2011 issue of Westlaw Journal - Bankruptcy, Michael D. Zaverton explained how creditors can maximize recovery through the proper assertion of claims under Section 503(b)(9) of the Bankruptcy Code.
TLNT.com | Jeremy J. Sharp
In an article posted on the HR website, TLNT.com, Jeremy J. Sharp indicated that companies looking to reduce health care costs should invest in corporate wellness programs in 2011. Entitled, "Corporate Wellness Programs: Are They a Wise Investment for Employers?," this piece appeared on-line on January 21, 2011.
