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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 |
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H & H SPECIAL REPORT |
| Recent Illinois Court Decision Offers Lessons To Associations |
January 2008, p. 2,3 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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