Publications
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How to Avoid Employer Liability for Sexual HarassmentMay 6, 2009 | Publications
“Hostile work environment” and “sexual harassment” are words that strike fea...
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ALP: If we purchase the assets and continue the business of a unionized company, do we have to recog...
May 9, 2008 | Publications
Not automatically. It depends (a) whether New Co. is a “successor” of Old Co., and (b) what pre-...
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What To Do When Workers Can’t Work! Solving the FMLA, ADA, and Workers’ Comp Puzzle
December 19, 2007 | Publications
What is an employer to do when a worker is no longer physically or mentally able to work? A wr...
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Sexual Harassment Response Guidelines
December 19, 2007 | Publications
General Instructions Begin investigation within 24 hours of the report of sexual harassment. Complet...
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ALP: My employee accidentally caused a serious injury to someone. What can I expect to happen and wh...August 13, 2007 | Publications
An employer is legally liable for any damages caused by the negligence of an employee who is within ...
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Self-Dealing: When a Fiduciary Relationship Arises in the Lending Context
August 3, 2007 | Publications
Financial institutions are growing concerned that the law may be starting to recognize a limited fid...
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“Pay-When-Paid” Clauses: What happens when the Owner doesn’t pay”
January 22, 2007 | Publications
You are the general contractor on a large project. All of the work on the project has been success...
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The “Attorneys’ Eyes Only” Designation and Other Disclosure Restrictions in Trade Secrets Liti...
May 25, 2006 | Publications
Plaintiffs asserting misappropriation of trade secrets claims face a “Catch-22” dilemma. Plai...
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ALP: What is a Source Code Escrow, and when do I need one?
April 22, 2005 | Publications
Background Most businesses, even smaller ones, have at least one software license agreement that is ...
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ALP: Is there a minimum font size requirement for disclaimers in advertising?April 15, 2005 | Publications
There is no hard and fast rule for disclaimers that can be applied to all advertising, or even to al...
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ALP: Can I tell other employees why I terminated one of their colleagues? What about potential emplo...
November 26, 2004 | Publications
It is always difficult to know how much to tell co-workers when an employee is terminated unexpected...
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ALP: Do employees have a right to see their personnel files, and if so should I be concerned about w...
August 27, 2004 | Publications
Under Ohio law, employers do not have to turn over personnel files to employees. However, it’s alw...