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EMPLOYMENT LAW DEVELOPMENTS |
| An Employer’s Burden To Establish Grounds Under ADEA |
July 2008, p. 3 |
| Annual Survey On Office Absenteeism Generates Interesting Results |
February 2008, p. 3 |
| Arbitration Provision Upheld Even If Employee Can’t Read English |
September 2008, p. 4 |
| Court Rejects “Contract Of Adhesion” Claim By Former Employee |
February 2008, p. 3 |
| D.C. Circuit Declares Sleep A “Major Life Activity” |
August 2008, p. 3 |
| D.C. Court Of Appeals Reverses A Denial Of Employment Benefits |
September 2008, p. 4 |
| DHS Appeals Court’s Rejection Of Employee ID-Checking Regulation |
April 2008, p. 3 |
| Don’t Cross A Federal Judge On An Employee’s Jury Duty |
May 2008, p. 3 |
| Don’t Take A Chance – Screen New Hires |
June 2008, p. 3 |
| E-Mails Enough To Amend An Employment Agreement |
December 2008, p. 3 |
| Employee Bound To Arbitrate Claim Despite Merger |
December 2008, 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 Claim Of Retaliation Against Fiancé Upheld |
November 2008, p. 3 |
| Employer Can Be Wrong But May Not Discriminate |
June 2008, p. 3 |
| Employer’s Burden To Keep Accurate Time Records |
August 2008, p. 3 |
| Employers Beware – Workplace Litigation On The Rise |
February 2008, p. 3 |
| “Hostile Environment” Period Extends Beyond 300 Days |
October 2008, p. 3 |
| How Not To Do It |
January 2008, p. 4 |
| Is Responding To BlackBerry Or Cell Phone Message Compensable? |
May 2008, p. 3 |
| Nebraska Supreme Court Rules On Annual Bonuses |
December 2008, p. 4 |
| 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 |
| No Reasonable Expectation Of Privacy On Office Computers |
September 2008, p. 3 |
| Should Employers Be Required To Provide Paid Sick Days? |
September 2008, p. 3 |
| Some Questions To Ask Before Approving Telecommuting |
October 2008, p. 3 |
| Supreme Court Lets 401(k) Participant Sue Employer For Losses |
March 2008, p. 3 |
| U.S. Supreme Court Expands Discrimination Retaliation Claim Options |
June 2008, p. 3 |
| Will Associations Cut Full-Time Employees To Part-Time? |
August 2008, p. 2 |
| Workplace Disability Does Not Excuse Nonperformance |
November 2008, p. 4 |
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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 |
| Beware Business Data Ending Up On P2P Network |
December 2008, p. 5 |
| Bill Establishing Copyright Czar Passes House |
May 2008, p. 5 |
| Court Holds Competitor Association Infringed Copyright |
February 2008, p. 5 |
| Cybersquatter Subject To Suit In Illinois |
January 2008, p. 6 |
| Decision Emphasizes Need To Promptly Register Copyright |
June 2008, p. 5 |
| Google Settlement Results In Biggest Book Deal Ever |
November 2008, p. 5 |
| If You Can’t Beat ‘Em, Join ‘Em? |
August 2008, p. 5 |
| Internet Provider Not Liable For Discriminatory Ad |
March 2008, p. 5 |
| It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over – Tiffany Appeals eBay Decision |
September 2008, p. 6 |
| May Individual Establish A Blog Using An Association’s Acronym? |
May 2008, p. 5 |
| NEDA Exec Robin Gray Says Pro-IP Act Goes Beyond Music |
November 2008, p. 5 |
| Photographer Awarded $12 Million For Misuse Of Seven Photos |
July 2008, p 5 |
| PRO-IP Act To Be Followed By ACTA |
October 2008, p. 5 |
| Suggestions To Limit Legal Exposure From Blogging |
April 2008, p. 5 |
| Win At Home, Lose Abroad |
August 2008, p. 5 |
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MEETING AND TRAVEL LAW DEVELOPMENTS |
| A Federal Judge Says ADA Applies To Airports And Airplanes |
October 2008, p. 4 |
| La Carte Pricing Or All-Inclusive Ticket Charge? |
November 2008, p. 4 |
| Airlines To Offer In-Flight Wi-Fi Access But Not Voice Access |
July 2008, p. 4 |
| Another Homeland Security Plan – More Traveler Fingerprints |
April 2008, p. 4 |
| “Catch-22” Didn’t Die – It Moved To TSA |
August 2008, p. 4 |
| Detroit Convention And Trade Show Center Official Guilty |
August 2008, p. 4 |
| EU Plan For Biometric Data From Visitors Will Come Slowly |
February 2008, p. 4 |
| Help With International Payments |
June 2008, p. 4 |
| Homeland Security Trying Out Ten-Fingerprint Collections |
May 2008, p. 3 |
| If You Think You will Miss Your Flight, Call Your Airline |
May 2008, p. 4 |
| If You Use A Debit Card At Hotels, Watch Out For This |
March 2008, p. 4 |
| Illinois Appellate Court Upholds Forum Selection Clause |
December 2008, p. 4 |
| Minimum Stay VS. Extra Charge |
June 2008, 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 |
| No Surprise – Baggage Fees Create Overhead Bin Stuffing |
September 2008, p. 4 |
| One More Addition To the Joys Of Air Travel These Days |
August 2008, p. 3 |
| One More Thing For U.S. Travelers To Canada To Keep In Mind |
January 2008, p. 4 |
| Meeting Planning Up In The Air For 2009 |
October 2008, p. 4 |
| Playing Hardball On “Real ID” |
March 2008, p. 4 |
| Smokers, Beware Of Chicago Swissotel’s Staff Bounty Hunters |
February 2008, p. 4 |
| Some Airlines Giving Elite Frequent Flyers A Pass On Baggage Fees |
July 2008, p. 4 |
| Speakers May Be Facing A Tougher Market |
December 2008, p. 4 |
| Task Force Approves “Voluntary Guidelines” For Air Travel |
November 2008, p. 4 |
| Travel Consultant Notes Five Ticket Errors Frequently Made |
May 2008, p. 3 |
| USCIB Can Help Associations With International Meetings |
June 2008, p. 4 |
| Warrantless Searches At Border Increasingly Challenged |
December 2008, p. 4 |
| Will A( La Carte Pricing Become The Norm For Airlines? |
October 2008, p. 3 |
| Will There Be A Federal Passengers’ Bill Of Rights This Year? |
June 2008, p. 4 |
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NEWS AND COMMENTS |
| 1.5 Million Businesses Owe $58 Billion Withholding Taxes |
August 2008, p. 1 |
| A Layoff’s Long-Term Impact |
September 2008, p. 1 |
| A Number Of Foundations Hit Hard By Madoff Fraud |
December 2008, p. 1 |
| A Point Of Clarification Re Spare Lithium Batteries On Planes |
January 2008, p. 1 |
| American Airlines Addresses Porn Sites Issue |
October 2008, p. 1 |
| Another BlackBerry Addict Faces A Cutoff |
December 2008, p. 1 |
| Another Buzz Word - “Freemiums” |
January 2008, p. 1 |
| Another Use For Duct Tape |
November 2008, p. 1 |
| ARA Exec Blames Cities |
July 2008, p. 1 |
| California Stops Posting Social Security Numbers |
April 2008, p. 1 |
| CFO Magazine Reports Credit Is Tight So Businesses Must Collect |
March 2008, p. 1 |
| Do We Have To Register As A Lobbyist? |
July 2008, p. 1 |
| Does This Square With Your Experience? |
January 2008, p. 1 |
| Does This Observation Apply To Associations? |
November 2008, p. 1 |
| Domain Name Registration Fees Increase October 1, 2008 |
April 2008, p. 1 |
| Don’t Misrepresent To Your Insurance Company |
August 2008, p. 1 |
| FAA’s “Safety Blitz” |
April 2008, p. 1 |
| GAO Says Charities Not Able To Handle A Major Disaster |
September 2008, p. 1 |
| High Gas Prices May Deter Long Commutes |
June 2008, p. 1 |
| Home Builders Association The Eye Of The 2009 Storm? |
December 2008, p. 1 |
| How Many Association Executive Do Not Have Contracts? |
May 2008, p. 1 |
| If You Get This Bogus IRS E-Mail Re New “Tax Software,” Ignore It! |
March 2008, p. 1 |
| It’s Hard To Top This For Chutzpah! |
May 2008, p. 1 |
| Looking Ahead |
June 2008, p. 1 |
| Looking For Award Mile Seats Or Upgrades? |
November 2008, 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 |
| Senatorial Prerogatives Come First |
February 2008, p. 1 |
| “Smart Cards” May Enhance Identity Theft Skimming |
October 2008, p. 1 |
| Text-Messaging vs. E-Mail vs. Voicemail |
August 2008, 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 |
| Two More States Ban Handheld Cell Phones While Driving |
June 2008, p. 1 |
| U.S. Appears Inhospitable To Tourism |
February 2008, p. 1 |
| What Do These Terms Have In Common? |
November 2008, p. 1 |
| What Governor Palin Can Teach Us About E-Mail Hackers |
September 2008, p. 1 |
| What Were They Thinking Or Were They Thinking? |
October 2008, p. 1 |
| While Nero A/K/A Congress Fiddles, The FAA Burns |
May 2008, p. 1 |
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NOT-FOR-PROFIT LAW DEVELOPMENTS |
| Another Nonprofit Quietly Files Chapter 11 |
December 2008, p. 2 |
| Are The ACLU And U.S. Chamber On The Same Side? |
November 2008, p. 2 |
| Association In Its Eleventh Year Of Litigation Over Rule |
November 2008, p. 2 |
| Corporate Travel Departments May Form Their Own Association |
March 2008, p. 2 |
| Court Rules Individual Board Members Not Liable For Tort |
August 2008, p. 2 |
| Dismissal Of Antitrust Claims Against Association Affirmed |
April 2008, p. 2 |
| Donor “Bill Of Rights” Recommended By CPA Firm |
July 2008, p. 2 |
| Expelled Past Master Of Masonic Lodge Seeks Reinstatement |
June 2008, p. 2 |
| Governor Blagojevich Alleged To Want His Own (C)(4) |
December 2008, p. 2 |
| IL Law Clarified On Association Litigating In Place Of Its Members |
September 2008, p. 2 |
| Illinois Nonprofit Annual Filing Fee Increases To $10 |
January 2008, p. 3 |
| IBM Threatens To Pull Out of ISO And ECMA Over Standards |
October 2008, p. 2 |
| NFP Hospital Chairman Held Liable For Unpaid Employment Taxes |
May 2008, p. 2 |
| Nonprofit Sector Grows In Raw Numbers And Importance |
July 2008, p. 2 |
| Nonprofits Hit By The Market Downturn |
November 2008, p. 2 |
| Not-For-Profits Looking At Hard Times |
October 2008, p. 2 |
| Partial Win For U.S. Golf Association On Antitrust Complaint |
July 2008, p. 2 |
| Plaintiff Loses On Restraint Of Trade And Per Se Group Boycott Claims |
March 2008, p. 2 |
| Should Ministers Be Allowed To Endorse Candidates In Church? |
September 2008, p. 2 |
| Should The DHS Have To Disclose Its Policies For Laptop Searches? |
February 2008, p. 2 |
| State Filing Fees Fund NFP Capacity-Building Services |
May 2008, p. 2 |
| Will APA Enforce Its Ban On Members? |
September 2008, p. 2 |
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OTHER ISSUES, TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS |
| Anonymous Bloggers Beware. You May Be Identified. |
July 2008, p 6 |
| Another Law That Should Not Be Necessary – But Is |
August 2008, p. 5 |
| Com is Top Domain Name Category By Far |
June 2008, p. 6 |
| Contract’s Indemnification Provision Strictly Construed |
October 2008, p. 6 |
| Court Upholds But Limits Arbitration Provision In Dealer Agreement |
May 2008, p. 6 |
| End Of An Era? |
January 2008, p. 6 |
| Federal Court Upholds Contract Provision Denying Jury Trial |
February 2008, p. 5 |
| Illegal Immigration Pattern May Be An Economic Trend Indicator |
April 2008, p. 6 |
| Junk Fax Sender Loses Constitutional Claim |
October 2008, p. 5 |
| Mobile Phone Health Study Already Disputed |
November 2008, p. 5 |
| Not The Sort Of Media Attention An Association Seeks |
December 2008, p. 6 |
| OSHA Trumps Oklahoma Laws |
July 2008, p 5 |
| Passport Card Option Now Available |
May 2008, p. 6 |
| Plaintiff Can Seek Relief Against Defendant’s Insurers |
February 2008, p. 6 |
| Practice Trumps Bylaws |
December 2008, p. 5 |
| Professors’ Study Concludes Less Use Of Arbitration |
November 2008, p. 6 |
| Remember This From World War II Days? |
July 2008, p 6 |
| Retail Grocer Loses On “Free Speech” Claim |
October 2008, p. 6 |
| Search Track Privacy Bill Proposed In New York |
March 2008, p. 6 |
| Should You Blog Or Maintain A Blog? |
August 2008, p. 5 |
| Split Appellate Decision On Prevailing Party In Arbitration |
April 2008, p. 5 |
| Suggested Strategies For Coping With Today’s Chaotic Air Travel |
June 2008, p. 5 |
| Surf’s Up – Could Be Dangerous |
September 2008, p. 6 |
| TSA Addresses Another Security Concern |
March 2008, p. 6 |
| Use Open-Source Science To Solve Association Problems? |
August 2008, p. 6 |
| Useful Information For Doing Business Outside The U.S. |
June 2008, p. 6 |
| Wait Till Next Year |
October 2008, p. 6 |
| Who Is Responsible For Indemnified Party’s Own Negligence? |
April 2008, p. 5 |
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REGULATORY LAW DEVELOPMENTS |
| ADA Amendments Significantly Change Disability Law |
October 2008, p. 2 |
| Canadian Competition Bureau Seeks Input From Associations |
November 2008, p. 3 |
| Court Approves DOJ V. NAR Consent Decree |
December 2008, p. 3 |
| Employers Required To Now Use Updated I-9 Forms |
January 2008, p. 2 |
| FTC Amends CAN-SPAM Rule |
June 2008, p. 2 |
| FTC Asks For En Banc Review Of Rambus Decision |
July 2008, p. 3 |
| FTC Asks For Supreme Court Review Of Rambus |
December 2008, p. 2 |
| FTC Continues “Green Guides” Workshops |
July 2008, p. 3 |
| FTC Looking At “Green Marketing” Claims For Carbon Offsets |
January 2008, p. 3 |
| FTC Monopolization Finding Vacated |
June 2008, p. 2 |
| Identity Theft Is FTC’s No. 1 Fraud Complaint For Eighth Year |
March 2008, p. 2 |
| Judge Focuses On Discussions At Trade Association Conference |
November 2008, p. 3 |
| Justice Department And FTC Disagree On Antitrust Enforcement |
September 2008, p. 3 |
| Not Likely To Pass In An Election Year |
February 2008, p. 2 |
| 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 |
| Trade Associations Criticize Google-Yahoo Deal |
October 2008, p. 2 |
| USGA Defeats Another Antitrust Claim |
August 2008, p. 2 |
| “When Will They Ever Learn?” |
May 2008, p. 2 |
| Will Maryland Be The First State To Pass A “Do Not Deliver” Bill? |
February 2008, p. 2 |
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TAX LAW DEVELOPMENTS |
| Amazon Challenges NY State Sales Tax Collection Requirement |
May 2008, p. 5 |
| Campaign Season Heating Up, IRS Cracking Down |
August 2008, p. 4 |
| Illinois Property Tax Exemptions Strictly Construed |
October 2008, p. 4 |
| Illinois Supreme Court Asked To Overturn Adverse Tax Ruling |
March 2008, 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 Asks For Comments By June 1 on Draft 990 Instructions |
May 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: Keep Those Cards (But Not Letters) Coming |
May 2008, p. 4 |
| IRS Offers Disaster Preparation Suggestions |
September 2008, p. 5 |
| IRS Publishes (Near) Final Form 990 Instructions |
August 2008, p. 4 |
| IRS Quietly Eliminates Advance Rulings For §501(c)(3) |
September 2008, p. 5 |
| IRS Releases Revised Form 990-EZ Instructions For 2008 |
September 2008, p. 5 |
| IRS Raises Mileage Deduction Rates For Remainder Of 2008 |
July 2008, p. 4 |
| IRS Reduces Standard Mileage Deduction Rates For 2009 |
December 2008, p. 5 |
| IRS Warns Of New E-Mail And Telephone Scams On Rebates |
February 2008, p. 4 |
| Major Educational Effort Needed For Small Not-For-Profits |
July 2008, p 4 |
| One Minor Detail To Keep In Mind Concerning The Tax Rebate |
February 2008, p. 5 |
| Some Other Useful Numbers To Keep In Mind For 2008 Taxes |
January 2008, p. 5 |
| Some Useful Tax Information For 2009 Tax Planning Purposes |
October 2008, p. 4 |
| Something From The IRS We Can All Agree With |
December 2008, p. 5 |
| States Looking Hard For Additional Tax Revenues |
November 2008, p. 4 |
| Will States Increasingly Deny Charities’ Tax Exemptions? |
June 2008, p. 5 |
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