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EMPLOYMENT LAW DEVELOPMENTS
Annual Survey On Office Absenteeism Generates Interesting Results February 2008, p. 3
Appellate Court Upholds Jury Verdict Of Retaliatory Discharge July 2007, p. 3
Are Executives And Managers At Personal Risk From Lawsuits? October 2007, p. 3
Court Rejects “Contract Of Adhesion” Claim By Former Employee February 2008, p. 3
DHS Appeals Court’s Rejection Of Employee ID-Checking Regulation April 2008, p. 3
Do Your Employees Understand Their Basic Health Benefits? December 2007, p. 3
Employee Loses ADA Claim Based On Perfume Allergy March 2008, p. 3
Employee Whistleblowing May Not Be Protected By IL Statute April 2008, p. 3
Employee’s Allergic Reaction To Perfume Not A Disability September 2007, p. 3
Employer Unable To Secure References Did Not Discriminate October 2007, p. 3
Employer Wins On Customer’s Sexual Assault Allegations December 2007, p. 3
Employers Beware – Workplace Litigation On The Rise February 2008, p. 3
Federal Appellate Court Affirms Executive’s Disability Benefits May 2007, p. 4
Federal Appellate Courts Disagree About ADA Requirements July 2007, p. 3
General Contractor Not Liable To Subcontractor’s Employee June 2007, p. 3
Hire In Haste, Fire Too Late August 2007, p. 3
How Not To Do It January 2008, p. 4
Is It Or Is It Not An EEOC Formal Charge Of Age Discrimination November 2007, p. 3
Lessons Learned In Settlement Of Employment Discrimination Claim May 2007, p. 3
Newspaper Distributor Not Employee For Discrimination Claim April 2008, p. 3
“No Hire” Agreement Incident To Sale Of A Business Upheld March 2008, p. 3
Some Legal Tips To Avoid Employment Discrimination Claims June 2007, p. 3
Supervisor Must Follow Up On Sexual Discrimination Report August 2007, p. 3
Supreme Court Lets 401(k) Participant Sue Employer For Losses March 2008, p. 3
Tell Employees If You Change Their Severance Benefits August 2007, p. 3
 
H & H SPECIAL REPORT
Recent Illinois Court Decision Offers Lessons To Associations January 2008, p. 2,3
 
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND COMPUTER LAW DEVELOPMENTS
Be Careful Whose Picture You Use November 2007, p. 5
Company Cannot Change Contract Terms Online Without Notice August 2007, p. 5
Court Holds Competitor Association Infringed Copyright February 2008, p. 5
Court Order Could Lead To Search Disclosures June 2007, p. 5
Cybersquatter Subject To Suit In Illinois January 2008, p. 6
En Banc Appellate Court To Review Copyright Decision September 2007, p. 5
How Is This For A Twist? May 2007, p. 5
How Secure Are Your Intellectual Property And Other Data? June 2007, p.5
Internet Provider Not Liable For Discriminatory Ad March 2008, p. 5
Nightclub Ordered To Pay Copyright Damages To ASCAP September 2007, p. 5
Patent System Problems Persist Here And Getting Worse October 2007, p. 5
School Association Versus Publishers And Their Association December 2007, p. 5
Suggestions To Limit Legal Exposure From Blogging April 2008, p. 5
The Supreme Court Is Right – Patents Too Freely Awarded July 2007, p. 5
U.S. Patent And Trademark Office Backlog Grows As Examiners Depart November 2007, p. 5
 
MEETING AND TRAVEL LAW DEVELOPMENTS
Air Congestion Reductions May Cause Other Problems October 2007, p. 4
Airport And Sky Gridlock At Least To 2013 September 2007, p. 4
Another Homeland Security Plan – More Traveler Fingerprints April 2008, p. 4
Any Downside To An Airline Passenger Bill Of Rights? May 2007, p. 4
Class Actions Permitted To Proceed Against DHS and FBI October 2007, p. 4
E-Mail And Instant Messaging Coming To An Airline Near You December 2007, p. 4
EU Approves Airbus Onboard Cell Phone System July 2007, p. 4
EU Plan For Biometric Data From Visitors Will Come Slowly February 2008, p. 4
Here Is A Different Take On Cell Phone Use On Airplanes May 2007, p. 4
How To Complain To Travel Providers August 2007, p. 4
If You Use A Debit Card At Hotels, Watch Out For This March 2008, p. 4
Is It Built Into The Ticket Price Or An Add-On-Fee? June 2007, p. 4
New Twist In ATA Appeal Of New York Passengers Rights Law March 2008, p. 4
New York Passengers’ Rights Law Upheld By Federal Judge January 2008, p. 5
New York Ready To Approve First Passengers’ Rights Bill July 2007, p. 4
One Month To Start Of New Requirements For Travel ID December 2007, p. 3
One More Thing For U.S. Travelers To Canada To Keep In Mind January 2008, p. 4
Passport Needed For Western Hemisphere Travel As Of October 1 September 2007, p. 3
Passport Rules For Traveling Abroad Change Once Again June 2007, p. 4
Playing Hardball On “Real ID” March 2008, p. 4
Should Airlines Unload Their Frequent Flier Programs? October 2007, p. 4
Smokers, Beware Of Chicago Swissotel’s Staff Bounty Hunters February 2008, p. 4
Some Tips On Finding Low Airfares On The Internet November 2007, p. 3
This Might Be Costly For Airlines August 2007, p. 4
Wireless Access On Airplanes Is Getting Much Closer In The U.S. November 2007, p. 3
 
NEWS AND COMMENTS
A New Variation On “Your Money Or Your Life” May 2007, p. 1
A Point Of Clarification Re Spare Lithium Batteries On Planes January 2008, p. 1
Adapting To Local Circumstances August 2007, p. 1
An Amazing Factoid – Half Of All Workers Gained Weight October 2007, p. 1
An Interesting Debate With Long-Term Consequences May 2007, p. 1
Another Basic Reminder To Protect Yourself Against ID Theft December 2007, p. 1
Another Buzz Word - “Freemiums” January 2008, p. 1
Another Red Cross CEO Is Ousted December 2007, p. 1
Beware Of Loss Of Frequent-Flyer Miles November 2007, p. 1
California Stops Posting Social Security Numbers April 2008, p. 1
Cell Phones On Planes – Coming Soon? October 2007, p. 1
CFO Magazine Reports Credit Is Tight So Businesses Must Collect March 2008, p. 1
Check Your Schedules To Allow For Time Change November 4 October 2007, p. 1
Does The Tourism Marketing Bill Square With Security Measures? July 2007, p. 1
Does This Square With Your Experience? January 2008, p. 1
Domain Name Registration Fees Increase October 1, 2008 April 2008, p. 1
FAA’s “Safety Blitz” April 2008, p. 1
Google Users, Are You Aware Of This? July 2007, p. 1
He Advises Management By Procrastination June 2007, p. 1
If You Can’t Persuade Them, Embarrass Them June 2007, p. 1
If You Get This Bogus IRS E-Mail Re New “Tax Software,” Ignore It! March 2008, p. 1
Interesting Comment But Not Likely To Be Approved Here July 2007, p. 1
MIT Expands Free Access To All Courses December 2007, p. 1
NASA Orders Safety Survey Destroyed – Too Scary! October 2007, p. 1
Not A Winning Remark If True September 2007, p. 1
NY Appellate Court Throws Out NY Passengers Rights Act March 2008, p. 1
One Down, How Many To Go? March 2008, p. 1
Opting Out Of Junk Mail At Home August 2007, p. 1
Passport Office Wait Is “Back To Normal” September 2007, p. 1
Senatorial Prerogatives Come First February 2008, p. 1
Some Tips If You Travel By Air With Electronic Equipment September 2007, p. 1
States Reject Federal Requirements For Driver’s Licenses August 2007, p. 1
The Best Carry-On Device For More Pleasant Air Travel? February 2008, p. 1
Two More Indications Of China’s Astonishing Growth April 2008, p. 1
U.S. Appears Inhospitable To Tourism February 2008, p. 1
Why Always Do It Over Rather Than Do It Right The First Time? November 2007, p. 1
 
NOT-FOR-PROFIT LAW DEVELOPMENTS
Acknowledge Your Failures As Well As Your Successes August 2007, p. 2
Another Big Versus Small Member Association Fight? May 2007, p. 2
Association’s Rules Are Not A Contract Between Members May 2007, p. 2
Associations Most Likely To Hire Someone From The Industry December 2007, p. 2
Charity Loses On Statute Of Limitations Claims June 2007, p. 2
Civil Conspiracy Is An Intentional Tort September 2007, p. 2
Clearing Up An Often Confusing Reporting Requirement September 2007, p. 2
Conflict Of Interest Or Useful Exposure? October 2007, p. 2
Corporate Travel Departments May Form Their Own Association March 2008, p. 2
Dismissal Of Antitrust Claims Against Association Affirmed April 2008, p. 2
Illinois Nonprofit Annual Filing Fee Increases To $10 January 2008, p. 3
IRS Compensation Checklist October 2007, p. 2
“Nonprofit Governance” Survey Yields Surprising Information August 2007, p. 2
Not The Sort Of Headline A Charity Should Want November 2007, p. 2
Plaintiff Loses On Restraint Of Trade And Per Se Group Boycott Claims March 2008, p. 2
Preliminary Injunction Granted Against NFP’s Former Manager June 2007, p. 2
Should The DHS Have To Disclose Its Policies For Laptop Searches? February 2008, p. 2
Smithsonian Board’s Mea Culpa About Its Oversight Failures July 2007, p. 2
Unusual Twist On Challenge To Enforcing $1.5 Million Pledge December 2007, p. 2
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Association Sanctioning A Member July 2007, p. 2
USAe-Mail Reports Austin Convention Center Exec Fired For Cause June 2007, p. 2
 
OTHER ISSUES, TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS
Arbitrators Bound By Terms Of A Written Agreement June 2007, p. 6
Be Very Careful About Agreeing To Indemnify Another Party July 2007, p. 6
Can Arbitrators Award Punitive Damages? August 2007, p. 6
China Shuts Down Newsletter Aimed At The Nonprofit Sector July 2007, p. 6
Discovery Of Personal E-Mails In Corporate Litigation October 2007, p. 6
“Doin’ A’ What Comes Naturally” Illegally November 2007, p. 6
End Of An Era? January 2008, p. 6
Federal Court In Chicago Finds Insurance Policy Applies To Junk Faxes June 2007, p. 6
Federal Court Upholds Contract Provision Denying Jury Trial February 2008, p. 5
How Long To Sort Out The NY Flier Bill Of Rights Law? December 2007, p. 6
How Not To Impose An Arbitration Provision September 2007, p. 6
If You Don’t Want To See It On A Large Screen, Don’t E-Mail It November 2007, p. 5
Illegal Immigration Pattern May Be An Economic Trend Indicator April 2008, p. 6
Misrepresentations In The Application Voids Insurance Policy September 2007, p. 6
NJ Court Says Corporation Must Indemnify Outside Counsel August 2007, p. 5
Ongoing Disclosure Problem With S.S. Numbers In Public Records May 2007, p. 6
Plaintiff Can Seek Relief Against Defendant’s Insurers February 2008, p. 6
Search Track Privacy Bill Proposed In New York March 2008, p. 6
Split Appellate Decision On Prevailing Party In Arbitration April 2008, p. 5
TSA Addresses Another Security Concern March 2008, p. 6
Who Is Responsible For Indemnified Party’s Own Negligence? April 2008, p. 5
 
REGULATORY LAW DEVELOPMENTS
Appellate Court Reinstates Claims Involving Standards November 2007, p. 2
Court Allows Antitrust Case Against Two Buying Groups July 2007, p. 3
DOJ Gives OK To Association’s Survey Of Members’ Results July 2007, p. 2
EEOC Retreats On Reverse Age Discrimination Claims August 2007, p. 2
Employers Required To Now Use Updated I-9 Forms January 2008, p. 1
Employers Required To Now Use Updated I-9 Forms January 2008, p. 1
Employers Should Be Careful With “No Match” Letters October 2007, p. 2
FTC Asked To Block Merger Of Google And DoubleClick May 2007, p. 3
FTC Asked To Support “Do-Not-Track” List For Online Marketers December 2007, p. 2
FTC Looking At “Green Marketing” Claims For Carbon Offsets January 2008, p. 3
FTC Offers Advice On Protecting Personal Information May 2007, p. 2
FTC Will Not Remove Telephone Numbers From Do-Not-Call List November 2007, p. 2
Identity Theft Is FTC’s No. 1 Fraud Complaint For Eighth Year March 2008, p. 2
Not Likely To Pass In An Election Year February 2008, p. 2
Organization’s Patent Disclosure Policy Passes Antitrust Muster June 2007, p. 3
Politicians Assail Need To Renew “Do Not Call” Registrations October 2007, p. 3
Professional Society Settles Price-Fixing Charges With The FTC April 2008, p. 2
Supreme Court Decides What Constitutes An “Actionable Charge” March 2008, p. 2
Supreme Court Overrules 1911 Dr. Miles Antitrust Precedent September 2007, p. 3
Will Maryland Be The First State To Pass A “Do Not Deliver” Bill? February 2008, p. 2
 
TAX LAW DEVELOPMENTS
A Heads-Up On 2008 Personal Tax Projections October 2007, p. 5
Charities Legal Audit 101 Guides Published by IRS November 2007, p. 4
Congress Finally Passes Internet Tax Ban Extension Legislation November 2007, p. 4
Congress Looking At Taxing Sales On The Internet Again September 2007, p. 4
D.C. Court Of Appeals Upholds IRS – OK To Tax Tort Damages July 2007, p. 4
Don’t Be Surprised If Your 2007 Tax Is Up Or Refund Delayed December 2007, p. 5
Feds Owe $45 Million In Delinquent Employment Taxes September 2007, p. 4
Form 990 For 2008 – Two More Pages And 13 More Schedules July 2007, p. 5
Illinois Supreme Court Asked To Overturn Adverse Tax Ruling March 2008, p. 5
Internet Tax Freedom Act Expires November 1 Unless Renewed October 2007, p. 5
IRS Again Reminds §501(C)(3) Entities Not To Engage In Politics January 2008, p. 5
IRS Announces This Year’s “Dirty Dozen” Tax Schemes April 2008, p. 4
IRS Explains Its Exemption Compliance Exam Process March 2008, p. 5
IRS Explains ITS NFP Complaint Investigation Process April 2008, p. 4
IRS List Of Common Tax Law Restrictions For Exempt Organizations September 2007, p. 5
IRS Mileage Rate Increase To 50.5 Cents Per Mile As Of 1/01/08 December 2007, p. 4
IRS Says Tax-Exempt Groups Owe Over $1 Billion In Unpaid Taxes August 2007, p. 4
IRS Warns Of New E-Mail And Telephone Scams On Rebates February 2008, p. 4
New IRS Reporting Requirement For Groups Under $25,000 May 2007, p. 5
NFP’s International Activities May Have U.S. Tax Consequences June 2007, P. 4
One Minor Detail To Keep In Mind Concerning The Tax Rebate February 2008, p. 5
Small Tax-Exempt Organizations’ 2008 Filing Requirements December 2007, p. 4
So, Who Is Most Likely To Be Audited By The IRS? May 2007, p. 5
Sole Shareholder Is A Statutory Employee November 2007, p. 4
Some Other Useful Numbers To Keep In Mind For 2008 Taxes January 2008, p. 5

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