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'Tis the Season to be Jolly...
and Cautious
by Patricia F. Weisberg
Don't let this year's holiday office party
turn into a liability.
Fortunately, many companies experienced a better bottom line this year as the economy continued to show signs of recovery. That means the possible return of the annual office holiday party. Before you let the holiday cheer flow at your event this year, however, be sure to check your list twice and make sure you have taken the proper steps to avoid liability for incidents that occur during and after the party.
Employer-sponsored parties present additional risks whenever alcohol is served.
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Workplace Confidentiality Policies Come under Fire by NLRB and EEOC
by Kristin R. Erenburg
It has been a long-standing best practice for employers to mandate confidentiality involving the investigation of any number of workplace violations, such as sexual harassment, safety concerns and the like. Every well-written policy concerning workplace investigations includes a mandate that the involved employees refrain from conversations relating to the alleged workplace wrongdoing being investigated.
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New Legislation Makes Ohio LLCs More Attractive
by James M. Mackey
Ohio has often been criticized for its politics and policies that are viewed as counter-productive to the attraction and retention of business entities. However, when it comes to limited liability companies (LLCs), Ohio is actually at the forefront of facilitating the creation of
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Getting Deals Done in Cleveland — Creative Capital Stacks
by John W. Waldeck, Jr. and Geoffrey S. Goss
The good news: Cleveland is growing, especially in and around downtown, University Circle and Ohio City. High occupancy rates and waiting lists in the central business district are driving a high level of activity specifically targeted around residential and mixed-use projects. | Read more
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Walter & Haverfield attorneys are frequently called upon to speak in the community on an array of timely legal topics. Following is a list of topics that are being addressed by our legal experts between now and the end of the year.
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November 9 – James M. Mackey
"Legal and Tax Considerations When Selling a Company" — NBI Seminar ("Business Ownership Succession Planning"), in Independence, Ohio.
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November 9 – Gary A. Zwick
"Business Succession Planning Using Lifetime Transfers" — NBI Seminar ("Business Ownership Succession Planning"), in Independence, Ohio.
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November 12 – John A. Heer
"Federal Laws and Regulations" and "Your Client Owns Contaminated Property – What Now?" — NBI Seminar ("Environmental Liabilities in Real Estate Transactions"), webcast from Cleveland, Ohio.
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November 16 – Eric J. Johnson
"Social Media: The Good, the Bad... and the Inevitable" — APA Cleveland's Planning and Zoning Workshop, in Cleveland, Ohio.
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November 16 – R. Todd Hunt
"Beef Up Your BZA: Beyond the Basics" — APA Cleveland's Planning and Zoning Workshop, in Cleveland, Ohio.
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November 16 – David E. Schweighoefer
"The Affordable Care Act" — Institute of Management Accountants Annual Controllers Workshop, in Beachwood, Ohio.
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