Walter Haverfield LLP May 2018 Public Law Services Cities, carriers strike compromise over 5G technology Walter | Haverfield partner Bill Hanna applauded the recent passage of legislation in Ohio, which permits some municipal authority over small-cell telecommunications equipment installations along main streets and in residential neighborhoods, in an article in Crain’s Cleveland Business. [More]
Christina Henagen Peer May 2018 Education Federal program to offer webinars on website accessibility The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has launched an initiative to make more websites and online programs accessible for individuals with disabilities. OCR will offer technical assistance and design suggestions via a series of webinars to schools, districts, state education agencies, libraries, colleges and universities. The webinars are intended for IT professionals. Vendors are encouraged to attend as well. [More]
Kevin J. Soucek May 2018 Intellectual Property Do Your Homework Before Selecting a Brand or Company Name Prior to introducing a brand name in the marketplace, it is important to make an informed business decision by doing your due diligence. Any lack thereof could cost time and money, and risk embarrassment. [More]
Walter Haverfield LLP May 2018 Attorney Awards Northeast Ohio Notable Women in Law Congratulations to Walter | Haverfield partner Christina Peer, who is featured in a special section of Crain's Cleveland Business titled, "Northeast Ohio Notable Women in Law." Crain's recognized Peer for her strong education law practice as she and her team now represent nearly 15% of school districts in Ohio. [More]
Jessica Trivisonno May 2018 Public Law Services Planning Best Practices as a Catalyst for Economic Development Economic development is often associated with TIFs, CRAs, JEDDs, and the alphabet soup of other acronyms used by local governments to convince developers to choose their community as the site for new development. But establishing intuitive, user-friendly land use and development policies and procedures is an equally important and often overlooked method of attracting and retaining development. [More]
John W. Waldeck Jr. May 2018 Real Estate Services Adviser: Tax reform offers a mixed bag regarding like-kind exchanges Walter | Haverfield partner Jack Waldeck addressed the recent tax reform law and its impact on “like-kind exchanges” of property in Crain’s Cleveland Business. [More]