New policy issued by ODE on restraint and seclusion – what you need to know *

USA - February 1 2013
On January 15, 2013 the Ohio Department of Education issued its first statewide policy that applies to all school districts requiring the use of…

Co-authors: Linda M. Gorczynski, Bobbe Miller.

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Colleges and universities no longer permitted to pay teachers for mentoring student teachers *

USA - July 20 2011
On June 17, 2011 the Ohio Ethics Commission issued Opinion No. 2011-05 stating that colleges and universities may no longer directly compensate school district employees with stipends or other benefits (e.g., course fee waivers) for assisting with student teacher programs, as those arrangements violate Revised Code §2921.43(A)(1).

Co-authors: John S. Larson, Jordan G. Snow , Gregory W. Stype, W. Michael Hanna.

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EEOC issues final GINA regulations *

USA - November 16 2010
On November 9, 2010 the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its final rule interpreting the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA).

Co-authors: Susan M. DiMickele , Terry M. Billups , Greta M. Kearns, Julie B. Smith.

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SOX whistleblower protections expanded to affiliates *

USA - July 16 2010
On July 15, 2010 Congress passed the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, which President Obama is expected to sign into law.

Co-authors: Terry M. Billups , Jill S. Kirila, Frank M. Placenti, Meghan E. Hill , Dynda A. Thomas.

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Another pro-arbitration decision from the Supreme Court: parties can designate arbitrators – rather than courts – to resolve arbitrability disputes *

USA - June 22 2010
The US Supreme Court’s June 21, 2010 opinion in Rent-A-Center West v. Jackson, No. 09-497, continues its recent trend of pro-arbitration decisions.

Co-authors: Amy L. Brown, James J. Barresi, Pierre H. Bergeron.

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