... to a supervisor were protected. Employers act at their own peril if they fire employees who make oral wage and hour internal complaints. In other words, the next time an employee walks into your HR office and voices that complaint, don't fire her. Instead, listen. She might even be right. Presented by Kohrman Jackson & Krantz, with offices in Cleveland and Columbus. For more information, contact Jon Hyman, a partner in our Labor & Employment group, at (216) 736-7226 or jth@kjk.com.
July 2, 2009 12:46 am
... employee's Gmail to see if he sent that harassing message, or to see if he's sending confidential information to your chief competitor. You may be breaking one law by trying to comply with another. Presented by Kohrman Jackson & Krantz, with offices in Cleveland and Columbus. For more information, contact Jon Hyman, a partner in our Labor & Employment group, at (216) 736-7226 or jth ...
July 1, 2009 01:07 am

Energy Alternatives and Incentives for Clean Energy

(PEN-e: Pace Environmental Notes)
This program is offered as part of the ABA Annual Meeting (registration for individual programs is available) will take place at Thursday July 30, 2009 2:00 - 3:30 pm at Columbus Hall AB, Gold Level, East Tower Hyatt Regency Chicago, IL. The program description is: This session will focus on a group of practitioners who are dedicated to the development of the nation's alternative energy resources to meet America's domestic energy demands in an environmentally responsible manner while reducing ...
July 1, 2009 12:10 am
... Does the Future Hold?" will be held on Thursday July 30, 2009 3:45 - 5:15 pm at Columbus Hall AB, Gold Level, East Tower Hyatt Regency Chicago, IL. The program description is: Antarctica - ... of resources, the question of the optimal governance system for Antarctica presents an interesting launch point for this engaging discussion of law, science, and diplomacy. Specifically, panelists will explore the viability of the ATS and discuss alternatives to provide better environmental protection for the ...
June 30, 2009 11:59 pm
... when the car hit a house and Thompson was arrested running from the wreckage. The Tampa man was charged with fleeing the traffic stop, battery on a law enforcement officer, driving without a license, reckless driving and leaving the scene of a crash, according to booking records. (read more) Officers tried to pull Thompson over on Columbus Drive because they felt he was driving recklessly. When Thompson failed to pull over the officer called for back-up. Police ...
June 30, 2009 08:34 am

What’s up in the 8th

(The Briefcase)
... the 8th's opinion in State v. Minifee, I come across this line: As for the state of the law on allied offenses, we could not agree more with how one commentator described it ... role would feature something more insightful than that Ohio's allied offense law is a mess, an observation that's apparent to anyone who didn't flatline their last EEG ... Clay and Colon). But I have a feeling this isn't going to get by the Columbus Seven. Finally, those looking upon jury service as an opportunity to catch some ...
June 30, 2009 03:50 am
... its Title VII obligations to its black applicants. This case asks a fundamental question - do our anti-discrimination laws guarantee preferential treatment for the historically underrepresented, or do they balance equal treatment for all? In Ricci v. ... Discriminations: Ricci et al. Vindicated; Ricci Reversed! Presented by Kohrman Jackson & Krantz, with offices in Cleveland and Columbus. For more information, contact Jon Hyman, a partner in our Labor & Employment group, at (216) 736-7226 ...
June 30, 2009 02:41 am

WIRTW #85

(Ohio Employer's Law Blog)
... : 7 considerations). Kris Dunn, The HR Capitalist, has his own take on the issue. Steph Gregor, in the Columbus, Ohio, Other Paper, writes on workplace lactation rights (and quotes me). Dan Schwartz at the Connecticut Employment Law Blog has a good, basic lesson ... with a supersized two-week edition. Presented by Kohrman Jackson & Krantz, with offices in Cleveland and Columbus. For more information, contact Jon Hyman, a partner in our Labor & Employment group, at (216) ...
June 25, 2009 11:35 pm
When I started my first legal job during law school, the biggest distraction was minesweeper on my desktop PC. Today, distractions are bigger, sleeker, and much more available. And, they have unshackled themselves from the desktop. ... , maybe the problem is with the meeting itself and not the employee. Presented by Kohrman Jackson & Krantz, with offices in Cleveland and Columbus. For more information, contact Jon Hyman, a partner in our Labor & Employment group, at (216) 736-7226 or jth@kjk. ...
June 25, 2009 12:54 am
Raymond C. O'Brien (Professor of Law, Columbus School of Law) has recently published his article entitled The Momentum of Posthumous Conception: A Model Act, 258 J. of Contemporary Health & Law Policy 332 (2009). Excerpts from the introduction to the...
June 23, 2009 05:41 am
... jobs while coping with a chronic illness. Employers also have to protect themselves from liability in the same situation. Two laws govern employees with chronic illnesses: the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. It ... restructuring will enable that employee to remain employed. Presented by Kohrman Jackson & Krantz, with offices in Cleveland and Columbus. For more information, contact Jon Hyman, a partner in our Labor & Employment group, at (216) 736-7226 ...
June 23, 2009 12:57 am
... to make the most persuasive presentation possible. Jury instructions will be carefully drafted to ensure that the jury is given the correct law to apply to the case in reaching its decision, And, that jury will listen to bits and pieces and retain even less. At ... most likely signal how you decision will be judged. Presented by Kohrman Jackson & Krantz, with offices in Cleveland and Columbus. For more information, contact Jon Hyman, a partner in our Labor & Employment group, at (216) 736- ...
June 22, 2009 02:12 am

WIRTW #84

(Ohio Employer's Law Blog)
... bullying. Finally, a couple of posts on corporate wellness programs: Where Great Workplaces Start shares some ideas on how to implement a wellness program. The Iowa Employment Law Blog reminds employers not to discriminate when administering such a program. Presented by Kohrman Jackson & Krantz, with offices in Cleveland and Columbus. For more information, contact Jon Hyman, a partner in our Labor & Employment ...
June 19, 2009 12:06 am
... Address James A. Wilson, Chair, ABA Section of Antitrust Law, Vorys Sater Seymour & Pease LLP, Columbus, OH One section goal: outreach to the consumer ... that's how long he's been there. Vladeck began practicing law in this building (Georgetown Law) 33 years ago. 27 years at Public Citizen, working ... perspective-how close was the FTC to being shut down? Speakers: Robert Pitofsky, Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, DC The FTC earned the disapproval of Posner and others. It was called ...
June 18, 2009 08:36 am
... ' breastfeeding needs at work. The Breastfeeding Promotion Act [PDF] would make three significant changes to existing laws: Amend Title VII to include lactation (breastfeeding or the expression of milk) in the definition of sex discrimination. Amend the Fair Labor ... that warrants watching. [Hat tip: World of Work] Presented by Kohrman Jackson & Krantz, with offices in Cleveland and Columbus. For more information, contact Jon Hyman, a partner in our Labor & Employment group, at (216) 736- ...
June 16, 2009 11:59 pm
We've got a Smackdown Royale in the Land of Lincoln, with the state's flagship newspaper waging battle against the state's flagship public university. The Chicago Tribune is suing the University of Illinois in the hope of uncovering information showing the school gave preferential admissions treatment to hundreds of college applicants who had help from insiders. Click here for the news story from the Trib. The paper wants access to about 800 students' high school GPAs and standardized test ...
June 16, 2009 12:35 pm
... -Marquez, 42, of 169th Street, Bronx, NY, Gail Miller, 32, of Elsmere Place, Bronx, NY, Phillip Lee, 24, of Channingway Court East, Columbus, OH, Nestloye Elliot, 50, of Bascolm Ave, Jamaica, NY, Martha Ulloa, 34, of 88th Street, Woodhaven, NY, Gaylord Beltran, 27, of Forest ... at Crotty Saland, LLP are ready to put forth your best defense to maintain your integrity and freedom. For further information on white collar crimes and other legal matters, please search and review our criminal law blog.
June 15, 2009 11:58 am

What’s the big idea?

(Conglomerate)
... panel: what makes transactional law or approaches different? David Westbrook (SUNY Buffalo) observed that the legal academy, both in teaching and scholarship, centers on appellate litigation (thank you, Christopher Columbus Langdell). He observed that we ... we have an enforceable contract (none of that starting out with offer and acceptance, consideration, etc.). She covers the law of contract: principles of interpretation, the parol evidence rule, default rules, conditions vs. promises. At the end ...
June 12, 2009 08:15 am

Drilling Down: "Essentially the Same Condition" (Part III)

(South Carolina Products Liability Law Blog)
... and here (part II). Meaning of "Essentially the Same Condition": South Carolina statutory law provides some guidance in the strict liability context, and South Carolina's federal ... black knobs ever deteriorated with age or normal use. Id. The court stated the applicable law as follows: "If the chattel is in good condition when it is sold, the seller is not responsible when it undergoes subsequent ... (D.S.C. June 10, 2008); Ellison v. Rehab. Servs. of Columbus, No. 3:06-1053-CMC, 2007 U.S. Dist. LEXIS ...
June 12, 2009 04:29 am

WIRTW #83

(Ohio Employer's Law Blog)
... reminds employers that discrimination cases often hinge on whether the employer is consistent in its explanations. Molly DiBianca at the Delaware Employment Law Blog digests recent polling data on office romances. Michael Moore at the Pennsylvania Labor & Employment Blog ... Employment Law with John Phillips draws some employment law lessons from Sesame Street. Presented by Kohrman Jackson & Krantz, with offices in Cleveland and Columbus. For more information, contact Jon Hyman, a partner in ...
June 11, 2009 11:41 pm
 
 

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