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Originally Processed With FOIA(s): FOIA Number: S S FOIA MARKER This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the George Bush Presidential Library Staff. Record Group/Collection: George H.W. Bush Presidential Records Collection/Office of Origin: Speechwriting, White House Office of Series: Speech File Backup Files Subseries: Chron File, 1989-1993 OA/ID Number: 13830 Folder ID Number: 13830-005 Folder Title: Legal Reform 9/7/92 [OA 7579][2] Stack: Row: Section: Shelf: Position: G 26 22 7 6 5 Sept. 1992\ TO STEVE PROVOST somewhere on the campaign trial, USA FROM JBunton Steve: Here's a great example to illustrate --- "Dad's won't coach little league anymore" language --- here's why: "in 1982 a Little League Coach in Runnemede, NJ was sued by the family of a child hit in the eye by a misjudged flyball. Lawyers for the family argued that the 10-year-old was a natural shortstop, and the coach had been negligent in repositioning him to the outfield. After 2 years of haggling, the case was settled for $25,000." From article: "A Thousand Points of Fright" -- reprinted in Feb. 91 Insurance Review. by David O. Weber Also hre is legal reform as went to Zoellick -- with your edits and info you request I find and add JOSH BOLTEN just phoned to say "This year GORE voted against product liability twice -- once in committee and again on Senate floor. Also suggested Oppo should look into how much Gore got from trial lawyers for his re-election campaigns SEP 01 '92 15:11 WAUKESHA COUNTYA P.2 WAUKESHA COUNTY GOVERNMENT: 1846 TO PRESENT In April of 1846 Waukesha County was formed with sixteen townships. Supervisors representing each of the sixteen towns were also elected in April, and by territorial statute were required to: 1) organize a county board; 2) elect officers; and to 3) provide for and build necessary county buildings. The first county board met on June 8, 1846, and elected Curtis Reed as Chairman. It also voted Waukesha as the county seat after the twenty-fifth ballot with nine votes to seven, Vamid a shout never to be forgotten by those who heard it. The county scat was originally called Prairieville, and later changed to Waukesha (a corruption of the Pottawatomie word for !Mfox"). The last official act of this meeting of the first Waukesha County Board was to provide $2.50 to clean the church where they had met and to replace a broken water pitcher. In 1965 the Wisconsin State Supreme Court ruled that county boards must equitably represent the population, and the Waukesha County Board switched to supervisory districts that represented an equal number of citizens, rather than the units system used previously. The Board still remained at the center of county government in its dual capacity as a legislative and executive agency. Most of the work was carried out in committees. The Chairman of the county board was elected for a two-year term, and was primarily responsible for seeing that county government met its statutory obligations and the needs of people locally. In April of 1990 a now form of county government was established. The first county executive was elected by the voters of Waukesha County to take over the administrati functions of county government. The county board reorganized to better reflect this new form of governing The county executive also has the ability to veto actions of the county board, and to appoint members to advisory boards and commis- sions. Waukesha County continues to expand in its dual capacity as an arm of the state government and as a vital instrument for local government in serving Waukesha County citizens. 16 SEP 01 '92 15:12 WAUKESHA COUNTYA P.3 History History The inspiring beauty of Wisconsin's land- of the West. For nearly forty years, people from scape eluded all but the poetry of the Native all over the country, including Mrs. Abraham American tongue. Waukesha is no exception, it Lincoln and President Ulysses S. Grant, came to takes its name from its first inhabitants, among the plush resorts to vacation and drink the whom were the Potawatomi, miracle water. Menomonee and While visiting Waukesha, you can catch Winnebago Indians. glimpses of this bygone era in the many parks, Waukesha is most museums and carefully restored architecture of commonly translaced to the downtown district. mean "by the little Fox." Downtown Waukesha Settlers came to farm the soil made fertile by According to popular belief, the streets of thousands of years of glacial downtown Waukesha are laid upon the worn activity. Waukesha attracted a paths of its early Indian inhabitants. These variety of immigrants such as Germans and streets today converge at the "five points," where Norwegians who brought their unique language there now and way of life TO the area. stands a replica of the The hard working community would soon find itself surrounded in the aura of a legend. In springhouse reminiscent of 1868, Colonel Richard Dunbar, who was ill with Waukesha's diabetes, came CO Waukesha and discovered the resort cra. "healing effects" of a natural water spring. Claiming that he was cured after drinking the As activity and commerce flourished in water, he bought the land around the spring and Waukesha, so did its architecture. The beauty started bottling the water. Soon, resorts sprang and variety of design in downtown Waukesha up and Waukesha became known as the Saratoga can be enjoyed during a self-guided walking tour. 4 3 SEP 01 92 15:13 WAUKESHA COUNTYA History History Old World Wisconsin Both the trained eyes and the novice will appreci- One of the Finest outdoor living museums in ate the striking lines* and ornaments of buildings the nation is within 30 minutes of Waukesha. ranging from French and Italian scyles to the omate Victorian Plodding horses pull wrought iron through Gathic sryle. These fertile soil of the Kettle Moraine, hickory smoke carefully preserved fills cabins, and the leathery face of the black- and restored build- smith is a familiar sight at Old World Wiscon- ings stand tribute to sin. The homes, shops, and gathering places of the character of the the early pioneers have been relocated into people who have built authentically landscaped communities. Cost this welcoming rumed workers tell stories of the past while community. Bro- practicing their trades, planting the fields, chures for the walking tour are available at the preparing meals, and rending to chores. Festivals Waukesha County Historical Museum. and historical re-enactments are celebrated in the Spring, Summer, and Fall. The Waukesha County Historical Museum not only showcases the area's history, ic is a part The of that history. Ir has been housed at its current 576 location since 1914. At that time, it occupied wooded one room of the county courthouse, constructed acres are in 1893. Today, the entire first floor exhibits home to photographs, artifacts, and continually changing more displays. The courthouse itself has long since than 50 been moved to a modern facility, but the original historic buildings assembled into 10 farmsteads limestone structure stands today as an extraordi- and an 1870's crossroads village. Come and nary example of Romanesque architecture. experience the rich ethnic culture and life-style of Admission to the Waukesha County Historical carly secders at Old World Wisconsin. Museum is free. 5 6 96 15:14 WAUKESHA COUNTYA P.5 History Shopping Neighboring Communities Explore the many unique 96909 In nearby Muskego, the Old Settlement shops lining the streets of Waukesha's Down- Center features an 1880 farmhouse with period town Historic furnishings, a barn with antique equipment, an District. The aroma 1884 schoolhouse and a one-room log cabin. of potpourri will lure It was not long ago when weary settlers you inside the rested in places like Delafield and Waterville on country craft stores. their way to Milwaukee. Imagine what it was Shops specialize in like in the mid-1800's before automobiles and everything from antiques to freeways. Hawks Inn is a restored 1846 stage dolls, clocks to cookware, and at variety coach inn located in Delafield that will acquaint of local ethnic gifts. For the traditional shopper, you with the rigots of travel during that era. apparel and jewelry stores offer the latest styles. Also nearby is the oldest brick house in Work has already begun on a multi-million Waukesha County, now located at the dollar river front development. Walkways, Mukwonago Museum. Built in 1842, the house parks, and scenic areas will enhance the natural is decorated in Civil-War period stvle. beauty of the Fox River and add further appeal to this unique shopping area. The Old Falls Village Museum in Menomonee Falls contains 8 special exhibits Venture out to one of a number of readily including an 1851 schoolhouse, an 1873 farm- accessible malls in the area once you have house, and an 1890 depor. completed your The neighboring community of Pewaukee downtown opens the doors of the 1844 Mosley Clark Stage shopping. Coach Inn - the first hotel built in the lake community - in the Summer of 1993. 7 8 01 15:14 WAUKESHA COUNTYA P.6 An abundance of recre- begins on South 124th Street at the Waukesha/ ational activities await Milwaukee county line and continues to people of all ages Springdale Road in Waukesha. and interests. The Bugline Recreation Trail is a 10.8 mile Waukesha has it all! excursion running from Appleton Avenue in Menomonee Falls to a turnabout point 2 miles Biking west of County J in Sussex. Miles of great bike trails for riders of all Parks and Lakes experience levels are available. Waukesha The longest in the area, the Glacial Drumlin recreational parks, Trail, is a 47 mile path laid on an abandoned numbering 35, have railroad grade. The trail originates in the City of over 650 acres of Waukesha and rerminates in Cottage Grove, land to enjoy Hikers, bikers and joggers enjoy the trail in the picnics, camping, warm seasons, while the snowmobilers and skiers. softball, tennis, utilize it hiking, fishing, swimming, skiing and sledding. during the Waukesha is proud of all the facilities it provides winter. Rest including handicap accessible playgrounds, 2 areas are in outdoor pools, 5 lakes for swimming, and special designated toddler play areas, Each park offers unique spots along grounds which will please everyone. the way. If you are feeling adventurous, the rolling The New Berlin Recreation Trail is 6 miles hills and kettle lakes sculpted by the glaciers are long and connects with the Milwaukee County the perfect setting for all your recreational 1976 Bike Trail in Greenfield Park. This trail 9 10 02 15:15 WAUKESHA COUNTYA P.7 endeuvors. Kettle Moraine State Forest (South- skiing truils, 2.3 miles of lighted ski trails, pienic ern Unit) offers 16,000 acres of land with areas and nature paths. A lookout tower stands campgrounds, lakes, beaches and 75 miles of at the highest point in Waukesha County. A hiking crails. great escape for a morning or afternoon. Nature's beauty Some abounds in this of the most forest, fearuring scenic glacial formations views can such as eskers, be found moraines, canes, and on the natural springs. Visit greens. Golf at any of 15 courses, many set in the headquarters to natural glacial terrain, challenging both the learn more about the glaciers that sculpted this novice and expert. and 12,000 years ago. For those who enjoy fishing, 77 lakes arein If you are a nature enthusiast, Retzer Nature the area, many of which have public access. Center is a must. Hiking, bird-watching and Musky, northern pike, walleye, bass, panfish earning about native plants are just a few of the trout, and cisco are plentiful. These lakes cover activities available on this 336 acre site. Special over 14,000 acres. Pewaukee Lake and Lake, programs and events are geared to all ages. Nagawicka are two of Lapham the largest lakes in Peak State the area and are Park features perfect for sailing, 671 acres of water-sking, boating land with and swimming N 14.6 miles of activities for the hiking and whole family. 12 11 SEP 01 192 15:16 WHUKESHA COUNTYA P.8 SETTING Waukesha County is in the enviable position of having the resources that make it truly an ideal location for industry, businesses, and residents alike. On the one hand, Waukesha County has the scenic splendor of the Wisconsin Kettle Moraine State Forest, 111 lakes, and 1,600 acres of public parks. The County is also an integral part of the Milwaukee Metropolitan area and is linked to the center of that area by an excellent interstate system of I-94 and I-43. As a result, Waukesha County industries and residents have easy access to the amenities of a large urban area while located within one of the most attractive regions in the country. This special blend of urban and rural Wisconsin has made Waukesha County one of the fastest growing counties in the state. Since 1970 the population has increased 32 percent and continues to increase. The County has also consistently been one of the most popular locations for new and expanding industries in the state and is home to companies such as G.E. Medical Systems makes tech med. products Quad/Graphics, Inc. Cooper Power Systems; Navistar heart Monitors, CATSCAN/MEI more related International; Wisconsin Centrifugal, Inc.; Ringier American, Inc.; Waukesha Engine; Beatrice Cheese, Inc.; Pillsbury Company; to malpractice Stokely USA, Inc.; and Harnischfeger Industries, Inc. In addition to having an excellent location and a beautiful setting, Waukesha County also is recognized as a county that functions in an efficient manner. For example, Waukesha County was recently identified as being one of only thirty counties in the nation to receive a triple A rating by Moody's Investor Services. This triple A rating, coupled with a well developed street and highway system, low taxes, skilled work force, and a county airport that is able to accommodate any size corporate jet, provide Waukesha County with the resources that continually make it an attractive place to live as well as work. 2 SEP 01 '92 15:17 WAUKESHA COUNTYA P.9 II. ECONOMIC CONDITIONS To adequately prepare a strategic plan it is important to understand the economic conditions that are taking place in the County. The purpose of this section is to provide a brief overview of the current condition of the County's economy. This includes a review of the current changes in the County's total population; an examination of the changes in the County's civilian labor force; a description of the economic base of the County an examination of changes in the employment of major industry sectors in the County; and a brief summary of the economic conditions that have had, or may have, important implications for the County's economy. Total Population: As indicated in Table 3, the Waukesha County population increased by 24,512 residents to 304,715 in 1990, an increase of 8.7 percent over the 1980 County population of 280,203. During this same time period, the Southeastern Wisconsin Region's population increased by 2.6 percent, the State's population increased by 4.0 percent, and the U.S. population increased by 10.2 percent. The population increase evident in the County during the 1980 to 1990 time period was reflective of the increases found in the cities villages, and towns within the County. As indicated in Table 4, 27 of the 37 civil divisions in the County experienced population growth, with 21 communities experiencing growth greater than 10.0 percent. The largest percent increase in population was experienced in the Village of North Prairie, 4.1 percent. The City of Waukesha, the largest civil division in the County with a 1990 population of 56,958, showed an increase of 13.1 percent during the 1980 to 1990 time period. The racial and ethnic composition of Waukesha County has not changed dramatically since 1980. Waukesha County is still dominated by whites (96%); however the Hispanic and Black population continues to increase. For example, from 1980 to 1990, the Black population increased 46% and the Hispanic population increased 36%. Even though the relative numbers are small, the percent increases of these two minority groups is significant. Table 5 shows the number and percent of the racial population in Waukesha County. Waukesha County population will continue to grow through the year 2,000; however, at a slower pace than the 1970-1980 time period. But, possibly more important than the population growth will be the demographic change that takes place in Waukesha County. Table 6 shows the percentage change in population in each 10 year age group for the County. Note the change is quite different for the two age groups of children. There was a decline in the 10-19 SEP 01 "92 15:17 WAUKESHA COUNTYA P.10 Table 10 UNEMPLOYMENT RATES FOR WAUKESHA COUNTY, THE SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN REGION, WISCONSIN, AND THE UNITED STATES: 1990 AND 1991 Unemployment Rates * March March Percentage Point Change Area 1990 1991 1990 to 1991 waukesha County 3.3 4.8 1.5 Region* 4.0 6.1 2.1 Wisconsin 4.9 6.7 1.8 United States 5.4 7.1 1.7 * civilien tabor force data are not adjusted for seasonal employment. ** The Southeastern Wisconsin Region includes the counties of Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington, and Waukesha. Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census; Wisconsin Department of Industry, La Labor and Human Relations; and SEWRPC. 12 SEP 01 92 15:18 WAUKESHA COUNTYA P.11 III. DEVELOPMENT TRENDS Five trends will influence the form, style, location, magnitude, and profitability of development in Waukesha County. These trends are: - Regional and national economic cycles of growth and decline; - Continued improvement in Wisconsin's economy and business climate; - Continued westward movement of jobs and housing within metropolitan Milwaukee; - Increased interest in the marketplace and among top planners in mixed use development which integrates jobs, housing, and commercial support services; - Increased emphasis on quality in residential, commercial, and industrial development. Cyclical Economy: While the effects of recent recession have been felt on both coasts, they have not received much notice in Wisconsin. The State's economy is more diverse today than it was at the beginning of the last decade. Many experts place Wisconsin's economy among the strongest in both the Midwest and the nation. A recent front page article in the Wall Street Journal notes that metropolitan Milwaukee "is much better insulated from the current economic downturn than most U.S. cities". Among the top 5 metropolitan areas in job growth since 1987, Milwaukee's unemployment rate of 4.5 percent is well below the national average. Strong export growth over the last several years is expected to further cushion Wisconsin manufacturers from a slowing national economy. Wisconsin does not have the inflated land and building values of east and west coast states, or even places such as northern Illinois. Consequently, the drop in property values experienced in those regions is unlikely to occur here. Wisconsin's Business Climate: National recognition of Wisconsin's strong economy and greatly improved business climate increases opportunities for Waukesha County to attract potential development from throughout the region and country. Wisconsin's appeal to a national marketplace may strengthen ability to develop at a pace faster than that which would be supported by a purely local or regional market. Three years ago in its annual ranking of business climates, the national management consulting and accounting firm Grant Thorton, placed rate. Over that period the state created more than 46,000 new wisconsin. manufacturing jobs, and attracted over 100 out of state companies to A recent study conducted by Anderson/Roethle, Inc., polled executives of companies that have relocated in Wisconsin within the last four years. Cited as the most common reasons for locating in Wisconsin were: - the low cost of facilities; - the availability and quality of skilled labor; - proximity to markets; - availability of good road transportation; - pro-business attitudes of local and state governments. Wisconsin's work force is excellent. Wisconsin's absenteeism due to weather is one of the lowest nationwide. Few states have a lower rate than Wisconsin for absenteeism due to illness. Output per worker in many industries is significantly above, the U.S. average. The following productivity figures reinforce that contention. Electrical Machinery Workers 106% (of US average) Food Products Workers 119% Paper Workers 121% Transportation Equipment Workers 110% Further, the size of Wisconsin's work force continues to increase, The population of Illinois, Michigan and Ohio grew by less than half a percent between 1980 and 1990. In comparison, Wisconsin's population grew by more than 4 percent. Wisconsin is known for its top ranked technical education system which provides job training and upgrading to one of every seven adults in the state annually, twice the national average. A growing, skilled work force puts Wisconsin in a very competitive position to attract new business to the state. Wisconsin's electric power rates are among the lowest in the nation. For commercial customers this ranges from 5th lowest for large users to being second lowest for small users. Three of the four Trible A rated utilities in the country are in Wisconsin. Westward Growth: As with other metropolitan areas, communities surrounding Milwaukee began to develop as people who worked in the city sought a greater sense of country through a home in a subdivision in Brookfield or New Berlin. Over time, though, as these and other suburbs in eastern Waukesha County began to develop, that sense of country has diminished. Over the past decade or more, jobs have followed housing into Waukesha County. Many of those Brookfield residents who once commuted into Milwaukee now work in Brookfield or a neighboring suburb. Because much of eastern Waukesha County has lost its rural atmosphere, many of these people now look farther west towards newer suburban developments. 22 SEP-01-1992 28PM FROM CORP COUN/HUM RES/FIN/EX TO 98211996 P.03 ABSTRACT OF PLAN FOR SERVICES TO SMALL BUSINESSES Summary Description of the Business --- The W-O-W Private Industry Council, Inc. will develop, market, and deliver specialized services to small and medium-sized businesses that will 1.) assist them to analyze hiring and skill needs; 2.) facilitate processes for recruiting and selection of applicants who can meet those needs; and 3.) plan customized training systems for newly-hired or existing workers. The services will include information packets and on-site consultation in each content area, as well as a unique trainee-lease program. The services will be marketed and provided in coordination with area Job Centers in Waukesha, Ozaukee, and Washington counties. Market Need Small and medium-sized businesses (e.g., 20 to 100 employees) generally do not have the In-house expertise such as developed Personnel Departments to analyze their workforce or to develop hiring and training systems that would result in more productive and motivated workers. Yet small businesses employ 57% of the nation's workforce, generate 47% of the gross national product, and create two out of every three new jobs. Having the knowledge and mechanisms to upgrade their workforce would reduce the high cost of turnover in these companies, improve the motivation and loyalty of the workers, and result in the output of higher quality products or services by the company. Many adult job applicants and workers have a need to develop basic remedial or technical skills while having a steady income from employment. Product/Services to be Provided --- Specialized and flexible information packages, in the form of "How-to-do-it Manuals", cassettes, and/or videos, will be made available for sale to targeted businesses that will help them learn how to improve their capabilities to hire and train their workers. Three Initial packages will assist companies to 1.) determine the actual job and skill needs of the company and, if desired, develop job descriptions or wage surveys (a sophisticated, computerized skills analysis module will be available as part of this packet that will generate various reports on the skill levels of specified jobs and on individual employees.); 2.) develop mechanisms for successfully recruiting, testing, assessing, and selecting new employees to meet their hiring and skill needs; and 3.) plan and establish alternative ways to train new or existing employees in needed skills either within the company environment or through access to various outside training options. Each information package will utilize a user-friendly system, easily modified and customized, to support throrough learning and understanding by the customer. On-site consultation by Private Industry Council staff, to assist in tailoring the various facets of the information material to each company's situation, will also be available to companies who desire assistance. in addition, the Private Industry Council will offer companies a trainee lease program that will allow a job applicant who is interested in learning the skills needed by a company to be employed through a lease contract arrangement on the PIC payroll for a defined training period while working at the company, which would cover the costs of employment. The trainee will be expected to partake In a scheduled training plan that will develop the skills needed by the company. The PIC will work to arrange financing of the training or tuition costs through support by the company, the trainee, and other available funding sources. The PIC Corporation will establish a Trainee Development Fund, through tax-exempt contributions, to partially pay for such training costs. At the completion of the training period, depending on the success of the job match and skills learned, the trainee can be absorbed into permanent employment by the company. This trainee-lease program would reduce the company risk of hiring a person who is unable to perform the functions and skills required by the job. Market Demand Surveys of several local businesses have indicated potential interest in the services, although worker development has not been a high priority for many and affordability appears more difficult for smaller companies. Special marketing materials will be prepared to advertise and explain the services of the new business. The Private Industry Council, because of its history of activities with federal job training grants, already has contact with many local businesses. The marketing effort will focus on demonstrating to business executives the Importarice and benefits of incorporating workforce development capabilities into their organizations and of investing in the ungrading of workere skills analysi- Mimplementing the - and of skills to analysis 6 month system Daried and to develop BUSINESS the information William Start-up packages funding and will marketing be needed materials to purchase the computerized are a 4 to 6 month period. Subsequently. service fees for the information backets and the on-site consultation will SEP-01-1992 04:29PM FROM CORP COUN/HUM RES/FIN/EX TO 98211996 P.04 DRAFT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR A WAUKESHA JOB CENTER PURPOSE AND MISSION This agreement is entered into in a spirit of cooperation by the signatory agencies to describe how their various funding and Institutional resources can be utilized to better serve mutual customers, both job seekers and employers, through an integrated system of service delivery operated in a single location, called the Waukesha County Job Center. It is understood that the development and implementation of a Job Center will require mutual trust and teamwork between the agencies, all working together as partners to accomplish shared goals. The Mission Statement of the Waukesha County Job Center is as follows: it is the purpose of the Waukesha County Job Center to provide job seekers and employers with a seamless 'one-stop' service delivery system. This is to be achieved through the co-location and integration of employment and training activities and economic support services. The objectives of the Job Center are: 1. To empower job seekers to actively achieve long-term economic self-sufficiency. 2. To assist employers in meeting their present and future workforce needs. 3. To meet participants' temporary economic and support service needs and strengthen the connection between economic assistance and preparing for work-related self-sufficiency. 4. To deliver necessary services in the most cost-effective and efficient manner possible. 5. To strengthen the bond between Waukesha County's economic development and Employment and Training programs by continual communication and coordination between the public and private sectors. PARTICIPATING AGENCIES AND REVENUES SOURCES The following are the agencies that shall form the Waukesha Job Center, along with the potential sources of funding that each will bring to the planning process. These agencies shall.comprise the Management Team (along with any other major service provider in the Center), which shall be responsible for the on-going operation of the Center. Agency Revenue Sources W-O-W Private Industry Council, Inc. Job Training Partnership Act Waukesha County Department of Human Services Job Opportunities and Basic Skills (JOBS) Food Stamp Employment and Training Funds AFDC Income Maintenance Funds Waukesha County Technical College Carl Perkins Vocational Education Act Adult Education Act Wisconsin Job Service Wagner-Peyser Act & related Employment Service Funds Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Vocational Rehabilitation Act 04130PM FROM CORP COUN/HUM RES/FIN/EX TO 98211996 P.05 2 JOINT PLANNING PROCESS The signatory agencies commit themselves to a joint planning process wherein the annual plans of each agency's revenue sources will be mutually reviewed and discussed in relation to the operations of the Job Center. Particular focus shall be directed toward the Job Training Partnership Act, the Job Opportunities and Basic Skills(UOBS), Carl Perkins Vocational Education Act, and the Wagner-Peyser annual plans. Discussions shall Include an overall review of the mission and service delivery approach of various grant funds, target group requirements, programmatic design, and budgeting priorities. The Job Center's Management Team shall be the body through which the joint planning process will take place. Meetings shall be conducted with the objective of obtaining consensus on joint planning decisions and shall occur periodically throughout the year in order to take into account the various timeframes for grant planning and implementation. JOINT FUNDING OF SERVICE PROVIDERS It is agreed that the following program activities will be mutually. funded through a joint Request for Proposal process from the revenues sources indicated, to become operative no later than January 1, 1994: AREA OF SERVICE REVENUE COMMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS SOURCES Testing/Assessment JTPA, JOBS, DVR Separate layers of testing, assessment, and career exploration would be specified, each of which could be funded separately or on a combined basis, Testing for Job Service applicants would be Included. Services under this RFP should be coordinated with other assessment services provided through WCTC. Case Management JTPA, JOBS Single agency to be funded to provide on-going case management services for JTPA & JOBS participants Job Development; JPTA, JOBS, DVR Single agency to be funded to provide job placements Employer Contacting services to JTPA, JOBS, and DVR job-ready applicants. The agency that is funded would be required to coordinate with Job Service and its Automated Matching System. Personal Development JPTA, JOBS Single agency to conduct these group activities. This Pre-Employment RFP could be combined with the Case Management Groups RFP. Job-Seeking Skills JTPA, JOBS Single agency to conduct these group activities. Workshops; Job Clubs Could require coordination with Job Service U.C. Workshops. This RFP could be combined with the Job Development RFP. Services to Targeted JPTA, JOBS Single agency to perform services to targeted Minorities minorities. It is possible that additional revenue sources, such as Carl Perkins Vocational Education funds, may be identified in the joint planning process to be part of these RFP processes. Each Request for Proposals shall be jointly developed by the Management Team. (Any agency that intends to submit a proposal in response to the RFP must exclude itself from the RFP developmental process.) The SEP-01-1992 04:31PM FROM CORP COUN/HUM RES/FIN/EX TO 98211996 P.06 3 RFP will contain the specific service and program requirements of each funding source, the amount of funds available from each source, the participation and performance levels expected, and a combined criteria for selection of the service provider. The Private Industry Council Office will be the lead agency for this mutual process, will ssue the RFP on behalf of the funding agencies, and coordinate the review and recommendations to be developed on the proposals. The joint recommendations from the granting agencies on proposals will be referred to the Job Center Propsal Review Board for funding decision. The Proposal Review Board shall be composed of three County elected officials Executive. and three Private Industry Council members from Waukesha County, appointed by the County Once an agency has been selected to provide a program service, each funding source shall execute a contract with the service provider for its funds, The granting agencies shall work together to coordinate the contract provisions to the same sub-agent. Likewise, a unified monitoring process between the granting agencies will be implemented, including joint monitoring reviews. The Private Industry Council Office shall be the lead agency in developing coordinated contracting and monitoring procedures. The Management Team will conduct the final performance evelauaton review on all contracted services. These findings will be communicated to the Proposal Review Board. COORDINATION WITH JOB SERVICE As an integral part of the JOB Center, the Wisconsin Job Service shall provide public labor exchange, labor market information, veterans employment services, and other services available through the Wagner-Peyser funds. These services shall include the services of the Automated Job Matching System. The Job Service shall be responsible for the initial intake of all applicants to the Job Center through its Wagner- Peyser resources. The Job Service shall be the lead agency in developing common application or pre- application formats and procedures, acceptable to all funding sources. The intake process shall include a referral process to variously funded program activities in the Center. COORDINATION WITH COUNTY ECONOMIC SUPPORT SERVICES The County Human Services Department shall be responsible for development of procedures which coordinate services available to welfare recipients through its economic support unit with the employment and training services at the Job Center. This coordination includes linkages with child care and other support services, as well as co-location of economic support staff in the Job Center. COORDINATION WITH VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES The Wisconsin Department of Vocational Rehabilitation shall work with the Management Team to develop procedures that Integrate specified services for handicapped individuals, particularly vocational assessment and job placement services, with such services provided at the Job Center. REMEDIAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES SEP-01-1992 04:32PM FROM CORP COUN/HUM RES/FIN/EX TO 98211996 P.07 4 COORDINATED MARKETING TO THE COMMUNITY The Private Industry Council shall provide a staff position at the Center, supported through JTPA funds, to execute comprehensive marketing of the Job Center to the community, to implement centralized OJT training contracts with employers, and to oversee coordination of the job placement functions with the Job Service's Employer Relations Program, including exploration of the use of JTPA and JOBS funding for the Automated Matching System for use by the Center's contracted placement agency. OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS The Job Center's Management Team shall be the body responsible for overseeing the operational management of the Center's activities. All of the lead agency functions designated in this document shall be subject to review and monitoring of effectiveness by the Management Team, in a spirit of mutual cooperation and development of high quality systems to serve the Center's customers. Decisions regarding the on-going management of the Job Center shall be made by the Management Team on a concensus basis. The Waukesha County Human Services Department and the Private Industry Council Office, in close working relationship with the Management Team, shall share responsibilities of the operational management and the administrative functions of the Job Center, on the following basis: 1. Operational Management: The County Human Services Department shall provide a staff position, supported through JOBS funds, to conduct on-going operations management of the Job Center, including coordination of overall operational activities, development of operational policies and procedures, facilitating the interaction of Center agencies and staff, preparation of special reports on Center's activities, participation in the coordinated monitoring process, approval of centralized expenditures, coordination of the preparation of annual plans and budgets, assisting in the development of the Management Information System, preparation and monitoring of JOBS contracts, and development of integrated JOBS and income maintenance programming. 2. Administrative Management: In addition to coordinating the RFP, contracting and monitoring processes, the Private Industry Council shall maintain a computerized Management Information System which will collect and integrate data on program participants and employers utilizing the Job Center, after the MIS system has been jointly developed with all the members of the Management Team. The MIS system will be jointly supported by JTPA and JOBS funds. All of the participating agencies shall have input into the design of the data base and report formats, and have full access to the reports generated by this system. ADOPTION AND AMENDMENT TO THIS AGREEMENT Nothing in this agreement shall violate existing contracts. Signatories reserve the right to modify the scope, direction, structure and content of this agreement based on legislative changes, governing board directives, and funding availability. This agreement is effective as of the date when all parties have signed the document, and It will continue in effect on an indefinite basis. This agreement may be modified at any time by mutual consent of all the signatory parties. Each signatory party withholds the right to discontinue its participation in this agreement upon 60 days written notice to all the other parties. SEP-01-1992 04:33PM FROM CORP COUN/HUM RES/FIN/EX TO 98211996 P.08 5. AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES This Memorandum of Understanding is agreed upon by the parties listed below on the dates indicated. Daniel Finley, Waukesha County Executive Date Leonard F. Cors, W-O-W Private Industry Council, Inc. Date Peter Schuler, Waukesha County Human Services Department Date Richard Anderson, Waukesha County Technical College Date Diane Knutson, Wisconsin Job Service Date Frank Broder, Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Date SEP-01-1992 04:28PM FROM CORP COUN/HUM RES/FIN/EX TO 98211996 P.02 inqustry wounsuri P.S. START-UP COSTS FOR THE WAUKESHA JOB CENTER (includes planning costs for developing a multi-agency, customer-friendly facility) Estimated Costs 1. Video for Reception Area Address An audio-video presentation of the services in $ 6,000 the Job Center will be developed to inform Job Center applicants, employers, and visitors about the Center 2. Management Information System Development - An integrated data 96,000 collection and reporting system will be developed that can serve all the funding sources utilizing the Center, to keep track of applicant and employer data. Hardware needs to be purchased, where necessary, and software packages will to be developed to provide customized management and activities reports regarding the programs and customers being served In the Center. These should be closely coordinated with other computer systems, such as the Job Service's Automated Matching System and the JTPA/JOBS reporting systems. 3. Policy and Procedures Manual --- Policies, procedures, and forms to be 5,000 utilized in the Job Center will be developed and prepared for use by operational staff, in order to avoid confusion regarding the new operations. 4. Marketing Materials - Marketing materials will be developed and printed for 6,500 distribution to potential customers of the Center, both applicants and employers. and to the community at large. 5. Staff Training - - A key issue in starting up the operations of a Job Center in 3,000 which several agencies relocate staff is a smooth transition Into the new working environment and working relationships required. A training agent will be hired to develop and facilitate $ staff training program that will allow all staff to provide Input and understand the mission, objectives, and operations of the Center, so that unnecessary fears and misunderstandings are avoided. 6. Moving Expenses and Facilitation There will be costs to move furniture 36,000 and equipment Into the new location, as well as install telephone and computer equipment. A project manager will be needed to facilitate this process. 7. Equipment for Handicapped - Special equipment to service handicapped 3,000 applicants will be purchased, such as telscommunication devices for the hearing Impaired and automatic electric-eye door openers for the wheel- chaired bound, 8. Job Analysis/Workforce Development Services to Businesses - Initial costs 35,000 of a skills analysis outreach program to small and medium businesses, marketed by the Private Industry Council, will be needed. Special job analysis modules will be purchased and user-friendly packets for use by the businesses will be developed. 9. Computerized System for Individualized Learning - The Job Center will be 25,000 equipped with inter-active work stations that will assist applicant customers with computer-aided instruction to learn basic skills in math, reading, writing, and problem-solving. as well as more technical skills such as applied science, $ 215,500 165 acres of land- scaped Wisconsin country-side minutes from metro areas. Multi-purpose arena and forum building with 40,000 square feet of indoor exhibit space. Spacious parking paved and illuminated for 1600 cars. Finest horse complex in midwest with stabling for over 200 horses, plus show rings and dressage area. WAUKESHA COUNTY PARK EXPO & PLANNING COMMISSION CENTER Mana Ladies Kilchen The arena is center stage upon entering the Expo grounds Office with its unique circular construction and domed roof Cost housing a large auditorium, stage, three separate meeting Loading Area rooms, kitchen, box office and office area. The ground level auditorium A features over 11,000 Pielform ARENA square feet of display area with an unlimited load cement Stage 1,000,60 floor and rises to a center height of 38 feet with the roof A supported by eye-catching laminated beams. Adjacent to the auditorium are the Fox B Bark C and Oconomowoc D River rooms, each containing 850 square feet with Leading built-in kitchen. K in addition, rest rooms (7) are located on two sides of the Sicrage arena, an 1100 square foot stage Box Office G and Bark River Muna foyer H. Balconies I, on two sides add another 4000 Ladies square feet and food service preparation is available from Bround Floor Plan an 800 square foot kitchen J complete with stoves and walk-in cooler. Entry is made from four sides of the arena with two over- head load-in doors 10' X 12' K. to facilitate freight vehicles. Air conditioning, water, heat and electric service is avail- FOR able in the arena. - address STOREGE DOCS Over 4,000 Sq RL DE Balcony Flaor Spice Ord 13,550 St. Ft. of Male Place Space 38 Feat of Helight Batween Main Floor and Calling MADISON MILWAUKEE WAUKESHA COUNTY THE 4H FORUM EXPO RAGINE Waukeshe County Exposition Center CENTER 2 The 4-H forum building is comprised of three halls CHICAGO which combine for a total of 21,000 square feet of B EAST HALL exhibit space, plus kitchen 1 rest rooms 2 and Exit 284 on 1-94 west, showers CO then south on C.T. "J" to Northview Road. North Hall 4 is 6600 square feet and includes a 25' X FOR INFORMATION, WRITE OR CALL: 25' fully equipped kitchen. The South 5 and East 6 halls are each 7200 square feet with all three halls --:] serviced by 10' X 12' over-head load-in doors. ---3 Flexibility is the key to the forum enabling three CORRIDOR separate events at the same time by using the three WAUKESHA COUNTY different halls. SOUTH HALL EXPO CENTER N1 W24848 Northview Road Waukesha, WI 53188 414/548-7200 XPO Waukesha County with the flexibility of handling a CENTER Planning, architecture, location and CONSIDER THE FACILITIES: spacious parking have made the Two multi-purpose structures, the Waukesha County Exposition Center arena and the forum which total one of the most versatile and 40,000 square feet of usable exhibit attractive facilities anywhere. space. Plus, one of the finest horse CONSIDER: facilities in the midwest featuring The Expo Center is only 25 three barns with stabling for over freeway minutes from downtown 200 horses, a large dressage area, Milwaukee. three top-rated show rings and an announcer/registration two-level There are 40 motels/hotels with structure. Portable bleachers to 1700 rooms within a 15 minute accommodate over 1000 spectators. drive from the Expo. CONSIDER PARKING: There are 710 restaurants, six county parks, 20 golf courses and Paved, striped and illuminated antique shops within the county. parking for 1600 cars and camper facilities to handle over 100 units Over a quarter of a million people with 20/40/50 amp service, complete attended events at the Expo with water and sanitary dump in 1985. station. SEE ARENA FLOOR PLAN ON BACK PAGE CONSIDER SERVICE: What do promoters of the Expo say about the facility? Bridal Show '86 "Staff did more than their share to keep things running smoothly". Dockside Marine "Your cooperation and assistance made the show a success". Rummage-A-Round "Great facility. Many compliments on the buildings". Milwaukee Miniature Motors "As usual, everything was excellent Always seems that way". Rainbow Productions "Never have had a complaint. Clean facility and excellent staff to work with". That's what we're all about! of events, large or small, indoors or outdoors COMBINE IT with the versatility of our facilities that have handled county fairs, five ring circus, stage shows, concerts, trade and exhibit shows, dinner/dance events, recreational vehicle and auto shows, national horse and dog shows, conventions. It all adds up to an affordable facility to handle your next event! FORUM THE 4H FORUM Waukesha County Exposition Center SEE 4H FORUM FLOOR PLAN ON BACK PAGE NFIB Wisconsin National Federation of Independent Business FAX COVER SHEET DATE: 9/3/92 NUMBER OF PAGES: 22 (Including this page) TO: Parge Pickens 2816 COMPANY: Office of the Vice President TELEFAX NUMBER: 202-456-7044 FROM: BILL STATE G. DIRECTOR SMITH Bill TELEFAX NUMBER: 608/255-4909 IF THERE ARE PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION PLEASE CALL - 608/255-6083 MESSAGE: Am sending more than you will need- I watch the dates. Thought the school district problems, prisoners suing the State were partcularly good, Nate the State Office 50hool Also the boy scout problem Suite 516 119 M.I. King Jr. Blvd. Madison. WI 53703 in Partage, Wisconsin. Note the school (608) 255-6083 district problem was in wankesha Not sure how the EAA is currently handling their liability problems. Call if you have questions - hope it is helpful. the CPA urging liability law reform By Mike Yaktus smacked with a $300 million jury of its insured accountants In 1989 VIEWPOINT award. The profession cannot af- That was the highest year, but the As a wave of lawsuits floods ford to pay out such sums and ex- five-year average from 1987 through the CPA profession, AC- Viewpoint is a weekly column pect to remain viable. through 1991 still shows a claim countants and auditors are becom- that highlights Issues facing the In Wisconsin, the situation may frequency average in excess of 11 ing more selective in taking on area's key employers. be even worse than It is nationally. percent The Wisconsin experience clients. It is estimated that as many as 40 has ranged in recent years from al. Hundreds of millions of dollars more emphasis on evaluating the percent of Wisconsin's practicing most three times the average to have already risk of certain clients and are thus accountants are "going bare" (i.e., "only" 167 percent of the national been paid in becoming more choosy in regard to not purchasing professional liabil- average in 1991. auditor liabil- their client base. This would be ity insurance) because of the lim- The net result from all of this is ity lawsuits, similar to doctors only agreeing to ited availability and high cost of that every user of CPA services is and an esti- treat healthy patients. such coverage, according to testi- paying more to cover the share of mated 4,000 How bad has It been? Last year mony at a 1992 Wisconsin legisla- overhead represented by increased suits are pend- alone, the six largest accounting tive bearing Fan 28th insurance premiums or the self-in- ing nationwide firms spent $477 million in litiga- The hearing was on a bill to rein- surance reserve. It may mean that with as much tion and related costs. Combine this state a time-period limitation on some potential users of CPA ser- as $15 billion with the continued pressure of fu. lawsuits involving professional ac- vices will not get the benefit of any in damage ture potential lawsuits and already counting services. These kinds of assistance, as accountants become awards at Yaktus one of the larger accounting firms limitations once existed, (and the defensively selective about who stake. statues creating the limitation have Accounting firms are placing in the nation has folded. their clients will be. In May, for example, a Texas not been changed). but courts It also means that the ultimate jury imposed a $338 million judg- around the country and in Wiscon- payer of this expense will be the ment against a CPA firm. and last sin have changed their interpreta- loser as these expenses are passed year another CPA firm was tion of these statutes. down the line. Now, actions that once had to be While I have only touched on the brought within three or six years of surface of this issue, it is quite the occurrence of the act may be clear that federal and state law. brought within three or six years of makers should reform partnership the "date of discovery" of the prob- liability law to prevent accounting lem. That creates an environment 8/13/92 firms from being smothered by liti- where one "discovers" the problem gation. U.S. business and capital at whatever time it's handy to com- markets face serious consequences mence a lawsuit! unless these problems are quickly Wisconsin may be the best ex- corrected. ample of the puzzling nature of the current litigation boom. Over the Yaktus is a vice president with Madison Investment Advisors He years, Wisconsin test-takers of the also is & certified public accountant uniform national exam for CPA and is currently president of the candidates have scored, on an aver- southern chapter of the Wisconsin age, at or near the top of the state Institute of Certified Public averages for each exam and its Accountants various sub-parts. Yet, Wisconsin CPAs are, again on the average, Business Thursday welcomes among the mos. frequently sued in comments on the industry View the nation. point column To be considered for The statistics, admittedly anec- publication, letters must be signed dotal in nature, are staggering: a Address correspondence to Business leading insurer of Wisconsin CPAs News, Wisconsin State Journal, Box had claims filed against one in five 8058, Madison, Wis. 53708. a Madiscon Newspaper daily (608)274-0300 325 W. state capitol State P.O.B. 8952 708 Barb Marty - WISC JUDICIARY CRUE. Dave Rep. Dininger MARISON 53(608) 266-1192 (cos) - MARTINDACE/UMABEL Sen. Don StiH (608)-266-7513 (cos) CPAASSOCATIONS REMY POP 7882 2 faxes JOHN MURRAY MADISON 53707 Wednesday, July 29, 1992 The Capital Times BRIEF Legislator calls for probe of costs tied to inmate suits Associated Press the state's open records law. Disclosures that the state Krug said auditors should deter- spends at least $750,000 annu- mine whether those requests are ally dealing with prison inmates' reasonable or simply attempts to civil suits and court petitions de- collect. a penalty payment. serve an investigation by audi- State law provides a $100 tors, a legislator says. payment to people whose legiti- "Whether this explosion of in- mate open records requests are mate lawsuits reflects legitimate denied by government agencies. or frivolous claims, we need to "Giving prison inmates a way find out why they are tying up to line their pockets is not the in- our courts," Rep. Shirley Krug tent behind the state open said Tuesday. records law," Krug said. "We must close any loophole that per- Krug, D-Milwaukee, co-chair- mits this kind of scam." woman of the Legislature's Joint Rep. Robert Goetsch, R-Ju- Audit Committee, cited an As- neau, said he plans to introduce sociated Press report that the legislation next year to remove number of such lawsuits has the $100 payment and restrict nearly doubled in five years. requests by inmates. Charles Hoornstra, assistant State and federal governments attorney general, told The As- do not have an administrative sociated Press It costs about process to review inmate law- $750,000 for legal personnel in suits and open records requests, his office to respond to the docu- Krug said. ments. "Better rules might resolve Many petitions are requests some disputes and head off ex- for information obtainable under pensive legal action," she said. RHINELANDER, WI NEWS D.5,864 S.6,034 FEB 23 1959 Tort reform crucial to state's economic development By JEFFREY BILS Biotechnology is a quickly developing Industry, according to Pavelski, and Of The Daily News Staff Wisconsin is in a prime position to tap that growth. "It's going to happen State economic development professionals support tort reform more than regardless of what Wisconsin does or does not do," she said. "If we can be In any other legislative Issue, a recent survey revealed. the forefront, we're saying let's go ahead, let's do This was the most surprising result of a survey of Wisconsin Economic But many people have reservations about the young Industry "I think the Development Association (WEDA) members, according to Diane Pavelski, public has misinformation and needs to be educated on biotechnology." who is on the board of directors. Pavetski said. "There's still that mentality out there that you're going to be "It's not a specialized economic development Issue," she explained. "We growing genetically abnormal kinds of who knows what." This, she sald, were surprised that it came out as high as it did." will not promote economic development. Tort reform generally has to do with making It more difficult for The state is particularly able to take the lead In biotechnology because of businesses to be held liable for large sums of money following a lawsult. its forestry and agricultural strengths, and the research capacity of the "Basically what we're talking about is that it's extremely expensive for state university system. she said. businesses to pay the costs of our current liability system," Pavelaki ex- WEDA members also opposed mandated health insurance for the underin- plained. adding that insurance costs and the costs of court battles are ex- sured or uninsured employee, and legislation allowing the state Department cessive. This, she said, can have an effect on whether businesses locate to of Natural Resources to file a lien superior to all other liens where the DNR the state. and WEDA members realize that. has incurred expenses under environment repair and hazardous substance "The membership is becoming more sophisticated and understands the clean-up laws. impact that tort reform has on doing business," she said. A separate and unrelated survey of WEDA members showed that the While WEDA members ranked tort reform as the issue they most support, future of state economic development professionals calls for more training they indicated that maintaining the current tax structure as the most Impor- as the arena of economic development becomes more sophisticated. ac- tant Issue for economic development in Wisconsin. cording to Berbara Keller, vice president of Mooney LaSage and The state tax structure now is much more conducive to business develop- Associates. The firm conducted the survey. ment than it was just a few years ago, according to Pavelski, when the top personal income tax rate was 11.4 percent. Now the top rate is 6.9 percent. "I suppose you might call It a reality check." explained Keller. adding "We've got our rankings down to what la acceptable," she sald, adding that that the WEDA board is in the middle of & future planning project. "What the state is now more attractive to businesses. we discovered in the survey is that the board was on target," she said. Other aspects of the tax structure are also attractive just the way they "More and more professionalism is being required to attract and keep are, Pavelski said. "Wisconsin business taxes are the fourth lowest of every businesses, and even to help small businesses," Keller said. state In the nation," she said. Machinery and equipment taxes, capital gains Laxes and corporate income taxes are similarly attractive, according to Increased training for elected officials and economic development Pavelski. professionals would be very beneficial to the state, she said. Members were asked to rank 10 Issues in the survey. Three of the Issues The survey also showed the members feel technology is replacing were opposed by those who responded. One of those issues was manufacturing jobs, environmental regulation is increasing, labor supply is biolechnology regulation that would hinder the growth of the blotechnology becoming an issue for a number of communities, and emphasis on produc- industry. tion quality is growing, In addition to other things. 92-03-03 14.50 P.S NSBA - - PROCATION TRIVEY OF THE NSBA COUNCIL OF SCHOOL ATTORNEYS IN COOPERATION WITH THE AMERICAN TORT REFORM ASSOCIATION INTRODUCTION NSBA conducted a survey of public school liability concerns in cooperation with the American Tort Reform Association and the National Association of Secondary School Principals. The survey was mailed to the 2,548 members of the NSBA Council of School Attorneys in December, 1988. The results summarized below are based on the 290 respondents who returned the survey. A verbatim listing of the comments which respondents made can be found in the Appendix. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS Over one-third (36%) of the responding attorneys indicated that they had observed a change in the kinds of school-related programs offered by the schools they represented because of liability concerns and costs. On the other hand, the majority (62%) reported no changes in schools' offerings. Numerous respondents indicated that schools were paying higher premiums but continued to offer the programs, and others indicated that the potential for a "crisis" has largely been negated by strong sovereign immunity laws in their state. When asked whether they had been involved in lawsuits or out-of-court settlements which had an impact on school-related programs, one-in-five (17%) said they had. Respondents cited suits resulting from accidents in shop classes, on the playground, during physical education classes, and during extracurricular activities. especially sports. Among the 81 percent who had not been involved in lawsuits, many indicated that the potential to be involved had caused the schools to be very cautious in deciding what programs to offer and under what conditions. Several reported that the schools they represent had sharply limited extracurricular activities for students, improved playground and gym equipment, increased supervision of playground activities, and tightened the restrictions for use of school problems. facilities by student and non-student groups in order to "anticipate" legal Of the 290 respondents, 26 commentors suggested that a large number of the problems related to the liability crisis and tort reform were caused by insurance companies. They also urged that there is a need for insurance reform. 2 In-School Programs Affected In-school programs were much more likely to be modified rathet than discontinued completely in response to liability costs or concerns. Eighteen percent of the responding school attorneys indicated that physical education classes were modified. Lawsuits were mentioned by nearly half (47%) of those who noted changes in these programs. High premiums and lack of available insurance were each mentioned as the catalyst for change by about one-fourth of those specifying modifications in physical education classes. Specifically, respondents often mentioned that the use of a trampoline in gym classes had been terminated because their insurance carrier requested it. Travel by students was the second most common of in-school program to be modified according to respondents (13 percent). Lawsuits again topped the list of reasons for modifying class trips and field trips. Nearly 1-in-2 (46%) cited these actions; 28% named high premiums; and 15% said insurance wasn't available. Stricter guidelines - the use of certified bus drivers, eliminating the use of personal automobiles, and better screening of volunteers for driving - were some of the mentioned consequences. Out-of-state trips required special consideration: one respondent mentioned that on trips to another state, school buses are used only to the border and then chartered buses are used. The additional expense has made fewer such trips possible. Close behind class/field trips in frequency of being affected, 12 percent of the respondents noted playground or recess procedures were modified. Over two-thirds named lawsuits, while one-third named high insurance premiums as cause for terminating or modifying these activities. Extra-Curricular-Activities Affected The hardest hit extra-curricular activity impacted by liability concerns according to the survey was voluntecrism. Overall, 13 percent of the school attorneys said the use of volunteers had been stopped or restricted. Lack of available insurance was mentioned as the basis for these changes by 34 percent - more than for any other activity. "Volunteers are afraid of being sued" according to one respondent. In response to the lack of insurance, one school district has joined with the county government to become self-insured. Better screening of volunteers was also mentioned as a stategy for minimizing insurance woes. In certain activities, supervision previously provided by volunteers is now provided by certified or trained staff. Fundraising events and gymnastics also have been affected according to nine percent and eight percent of the school attorneys, respectively. Certain fundraising activities have been climinated in particular districts, e.g., off-campus haunted houses. One district carefully examines the proposed fundraising activities and limits participation to one event per year for each school. In response to liability concerns, gymnastics is less likely to include the use of trampolines. Rather than the major cause for modification being lack of insurance as is true for fundraising events, lawsuits were most often specified for gymnastics. - 3 - Education Level Represented Respondents were asked to indicate all the education levels their organization represented. Seventy-one percent represented high schools; 70 percent junior high schools; 70 percent kindergarten through grade six; and 41 percent pre-kindergarten. Nine percent of the respondents designated colleges. TABLE 1 NOTICED DIFFERENCE IN SCHOOL-RELATED PROGRAMS OFFERED Yes 103 (36%) No 180 (62%) No Response 7( 2%) TABLE 2 LAWSUITS OR OUT-OF-COURT SETTLEMENTS IN LAST 2 YEARS Yes 50 (17%) No 236 (81%) No Response 4( 1%) TABLE 3 IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMS TERMINATED OR MODIFIED REASON FOR AFFECTED TERMINATION OR MODIFICATION NO TERMI- MODI- LAW- HIGH INSURANCE NATED FIED SUITS PREMIUMS AVAILABLE N(%) N(%) N(%) N(%) N(%) P.E./GYM 2(1) 51(18) 25 (47) 15(28) 14(26) CLASS/FIELD TRIP 2(1) 37(13) 18 (46) 11 (28) 6(15) RECESS/PLAYGROUND 1(*) 36 (12) 25(68) 12(32) 2( 5) VOCATIONAL CLASSES 1(*) 21( 7) 14(64) 7(32) 2( 9) DRIVER'S EDUCATION 3(1) 10( 3) 4(31) 7(54) - NURSES STATION - 13( 5) 6(46) 2(15) 2(15) SCIENCE LABS - 13( 5) = 5(38) 4(31) - * Less than 0.5 percent 5 - TABLE 4 EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES TERMINATED OR MODIFIED REASON FOR TERMINATION AFFECTED OR MODIFICATION NO TERMI- MODI- LAW- HIGH INSURANCE NATED FIED SUITS PREMIUMS AVAILABLE N(%) N(%) N(%) N(%) N(8) VOLUNTEERISM 3(1) 35(12) 13(34) 10(26) 13(34) FUNDRAISING EVENTS 4(1) 23( 8) 4(15) 5(19) 7(26) GYMNASTICS 8(3) 14( 5) 9(41) 4(18) 6(27) CHEERLEADERS/POM-POMS - 20( 7) 10(50) 5(25) 1( 5) FOOTBALL - 17( 6) 3(18) 7(41) 1( 6) DANCES/PROMS - 12( 4) 4(33) 2(17) 2(17) DIVING 2(1) 6( 2) 1(13) 2(25) 1(13) BASKETBALL - 7( 2) 3(43) 2(29) 1(14) TRACK AND FIELD - 7( 2) 3(43) 2(29) 2(29) BASEBALL - 6( 2) 3(50) 2(33) 1(17) VOLLEYBALL - 6( 2) 2(33) 3(50) 1(17) SCOUTING - 5( 2) - 1(20) - BAND/MAJORETTES - 5( 2) 2(40) - - SOCCER - 5( 2) 1(20) 2(40) 1(20) TENNIS - 4( 1) 1(25) 1(25) 1(25) SWIMMING - 4( 1) 2(50) - - WRESTLING - 4( 1) 1(25) 2(50) - GOLF (*) 2( 1) - 1(33) - LACROSSE - 3( 1) - - 1(33) RUGBY - 2( 1) - - - DRUMS/BUGLE CORPS -- 1( *) - - - OTHER - 5( 2) 1(20) 1(20) 1(20) * Less than 0.5 percent TABLE 5 EDUCATION LEVEL ORGANIZATION REPRESENTS PRE-KINDERGARTEN 41% KINDERGARTEN - 6 70 JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 70 HIGH SCHOOL 71 COLLEGE 9 NO RESPONSE 27 NFIB Wisconsin National Federation of Independent Business January 30, 1990 The Honorable Tommy G. Thompson Governor, State of Wisconsin State Capitol - Room 115 East Madison, WI 53702 Dear Governor Thompson: Nearly two weeks ago the Assembly Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance held a public hearing on several proposals relating to tort reform. It is highly doubtful the chair of that committee will allow executive action be taken on any of those bills. Tort reform is a very high priority issue for not only small business, but also for big business as well as school districts, municipal government and the taxpayers of our state. In case you may have missed them, I have enclosed news clippings that describe how the very threat of a lawsuit is impacting on our way of life in Wisconsin. The decision by the Riddell Corporation that it can no longer assume any responsibility for football helmets that are more than ten years old will have a direct impact on public school budgets -- and taxpayers. The Waukesha County Freeman reports lawsuit fears have forced certain school-related activities you and I both enjoyed while we were in school to be discontinued, due to the risk of liability. State Office Suite 510 119 M.L. King Jr. Blvd. The Wall Street Journal editorializes the deep-pocket-picking Madison, WI 53703 liability system has placed the overall quality of our public (608) 255-6083 school system in jeopardy. Finally, I share with you the comments of a University Professor and former Director of the Wisconsin Research Seed Fund: " When we identified that start-up company that needed his expertise, we were told that his financial and legal advisor warned him that he The Guardian of Small Business Hon. Governor Thompson -2- January 30, 1990 would be recognized as a deep pocket and would sustain all kinds of additional liability and should not take the position. Correcting joint and several liability will substantially improve the environment for highly-skilled, experienced entrepreneurs to reinvest their time and money in new projects." Wisconsin can no longer afford this kind of entrepreneurial paralysis. On behalf of NFIB's 12,000 member firms, I respectfully request that you issue a call for a special legislative session on tort reform. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, BILL G. SMITH State Director NFIB/Wisconsin BGS:sh Enclosures Schools in helmet bind Manufacturer issues 10-year liability limit By Roy Hinz pact that this will," WIAA Assist- Sports reporter That was definitely the case ant Director Don Herrmann said. with Madison East Coach Wayne It came as a shock and the "It's going to cause some fantastic Kelliher and Madison West Coach repercussions could he far-reach- projected costs in a lot of school Burt Hable. ing. districts. It's a big unexpected ex- "We're doing an inventory right Riddell Corp., a Chicago sport- pense." now and we probably have 30 hel- ing goods manufacturer, sent out Bill Rice, the McFarland coach mets that are OK out of about a shockwave when it announced and president of the Wisconsin 150," Kelliher said. "We have hel- last month that it would not take High School Football Coaches As- mets that were used only two or responsibility for any Riddell foot- sociation, estimated about 60 per- three times but that doesn't mat- hall helmet that is more than 10 cent of the schools in the state use ter. We could have a brand new years old. Riddell helmets. which cost about 1979 helmet and we wouldn't be The company stated that it was $90 each, able to use it." not feasible to recondition varsity The WIAA sent a letter to all helmets dated 1980 or earlier due The situation isn't any better at coaches stating that schools West, where, of the school's 201 to long-term effects of weathering should adhere to Riddell's new helmets, about 175 will have to be to the helmet shell. policy. Rice also sent out letters replaced. The announcement caught the to coaches to alert them of the John Olson, Madison School Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic situation. District athletic director, has de- Association and local school ad- "This is a nationwide prob- veloped a four-year phase-in pro- ministrators and coaches by sur. gram that would cost about prise. Almost all school district lem." Rice said. "It's a pretty seri- budgets will be affected as thou- ous problem. which is why- initi- $26,000 just to replace helmets. ated a meeting for this weekend in sands of helmets will have to be The larger schools will prob- replaced. Stevens Point with the vice presi- ably find ways to overcome the dent of sales and marketing for problem. but what about the "I can't remember anything Riddell. We need some answers. that will have the financial im- This has surprised us all." Please turn to 6C, Col. / Schools in bind with helmets Continued from IC ity it could be the end of football in policy was coming. smaller schools? Where will they some communities," he said, "The In fact, the WIAA had to ask come up with the money? Can they schools that are having problems with numbers. that are barely hang- Riddell to send it a letter stating its come up with the money? ing on, are the most vulnerable." new policy. Riddell also sent Rice a "Our biggest concern is the letter dated Dec. 14, He received it smaller schools with programs that The thing that has most people Jan. 12. have had trouble financially," Rice upset is the lack of notice and the said. "Your small schools are going It seems the helmet recondition- fact that no one has seen any docu- to have the most difficulty coming ing companies were the first to mentation to support Riddell's up with replacement dollars. I've claim that the helmets are unsafe. know. The coaches then became heard that some coaches are very aware of the problem when the Herrmann said Riddell told him concerned about their programs. companies told them that they it began letting people know about Herrmann agrees. would not recondition 10-year-old its plans several years ago, but helmets. "Our concern, in addition to the Herrmann and many others in the problems of budgets, is the possibil- profession were unaware the new Riddell officials would not re- turn phone calls Wednesday, THE WALL STREET JOURNAL FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1. 1989 REVIEW & OUTLOOK Seat Belts for School Desks? Not everyone will be coming back light at night. These legal costs are to school this fall. The latest victims passed on to taxpayers, SO you'd think of the tort crisis are thousands of that public officials would do all they Americans who once volunteered to could to put an end to this destructive help out in the nation's public schools. litigation. Instead, the state attorneys Our absurd tort laws with their unlim- general attacked the insurers with a ited potential liability have snuffed frivolous lawsuit. out a once-bright point of light. The National Association of Attor- According to surveys by the Amer- neys General-known increasingly as ican Tort Reform Association, nearly the National Association of Aspiring 60% of school principals say they have Governors-filed a massive antitrust dropped or cut back on school-related claim. accusing insurers of somehow programs because of the threat of concocting the tort crisis. A federal lawsuits and high insurance pre- judge has announced that he plans to miums. Nearly 20% of school lawyers dismiss the lawsuit before trial. Cali- report lawsuits or settlements in the fornia Attorney General (and aspiring past two years alone that caused their governor) John Van de Kamp. who schools to drop or restrict activities. plotted the lawsuit, must now take Hardest hit, say the school law. some responsibility for the higher in- yers, was volunteerism, with more surance premiums sure to be passed than one-tenth of schools either stop- on to consumers because of the mon- ping or restricting volunteer work. strous legal bills insurers incurred such as driving or chaperoning. be- over the past year defending them- cause of liability fears. selves from the state AGs. Not surprisingly. gym. cheerlead- ing and diving are highly suspect ac- Society has become used to watch- tivities in many schools these days. ing goods and services fall victim to But SO too are playground activities, the U.S.'s deep-pocket-picking liability field trips, vocational education, system. but burdening the public driver education, nurses stations and schools with these liability suits is a even recess. One school actually mod- special outrage. We need more parent ified its drum and bugle corps pro- volunteers to help teach and coach. gram because of fear of litigation. We need inore businessmen willing to The Association of Trial Lawyers offer school-related work to under- of America has an answer for all this. class youth. The last place we need to The plaintiff lawyers say the culprits spend education money is on lawyers are insurance companies "reaping in- chasing the chimera of a risk-free en- credible profits" from premiums and vironinent. trying to "pressure the public into Education, like almost every hu- thinking there is a crisis in tort law." man pursuit. entails some measure of The good news is that this game of risk. Some kids inevitably will be hurt contingency-fee lawyers attacking the learning carpentry or playing basket- messenger for bearing bad fort ti- ball. But they'l be hurt more if plain- dings may be just about over. tiffs' lawyers keep shutting down as Lawyers for these schools have pects of education. Judges and legisla- had to go to court 10 detend against all tors should redouble their efforts to kinds of absurd charges, from reform lost law before our schools be- teachers giving low grades to a school come sterile hallways of risk aversion allowing a thief to fall through us sky and boredom THE NATION'S NEWSPAPER NO.1 IN THE USA...6.3 MILLION READERS EVERY DAY WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 1989 USA TODAY Lawsuits cut school activities By Pat Ordovensky USA TODAY School activities, from foot- ball to field trips and proms to pompons, are being cut back by the specter of lawsuits and the high cost of insurance, say two surveys out Tuesday. More than half (58 percent) of the 191 high school princi- pals polled by the National As sociation of Secondary School Principals say activities have been restricted for legalor in- surance reasons. Most often cited: gym classes, field trips, vocational shops, science labs. A third of 290 school law. yers polled by the National School Boards Association say they ve seen programs changed for liability reasons; 17 percent say they've been in- volved in suits of out-of-court settlements. Most often affect- at: physical education classes, student travel, playground pro cedures, the use of volunteers. Both surveys were commis stoped by the American Tort Reform Association The Waukesha County Freeman Waukesha County's Best Local News Source Vol. 131, Saturday, September 9, 1989 Lawsuit fears curtail some school activities By Mary Ng In a recent survey of 190 sec- programs, were curtailed. Also, 301 Freeman Staff ondary school principals by the extracurricular programs saw some WAUKESHA - A school dis- National Association of Secondary changes. trict's fear of personal injury law- School Principals, the National Some local school administra- suits seldom shows itself in any School Boards Association and the tors said recently that, while they To some extent, every spectacular way. American Tort Reform Association, refuse to let liability concerns sub- time you open the It doesn't cause area school 58 percent said they had noticed a vert efforts to give students a well- boards to ban field trips, favor flag difference in the kinds of school- rounded education, they do work doors and let people In, over tackle football, or bar children related activities offered because of with insurers to weigh the risks of there's a risk of liabil- from swings and monkey bars. liability concerns. They reported existing and proposed programs. But the fear is out there, on the that: That process has resulted in Ity." minds of superintendents, princi- #16 in-school activities, including some changes: Try to watch the homecoming -James Rickabaugh. pals. coaches and teachers. industrial arts classes. field trips "To some extent, every time you and recess activities, had been ter- parade in downtown Mukwonago open the doors and let people in, minated. with nearly 250 more the year. there's a risk of liability," said Oco- modified. nomowoc Superintendent James 051 extracurricular activities, such as gymnastics and diving or scuba See LIABILITY, Page 3A Rickabaugh. Liability concerns prompt local school districts to cut some activities From Page 1A ager Bill Cantwell said that play- met when a school buys new ones. procedure that might present undue learned that, when outside groups ground equipment is a very closely They won't let you have or buy risk. But I couldn't say it's been rented space at Banting Elementary watched area." Another example is one. a drastic retreat." School, kids were playing Tarzan, You'll be lonely and bored. The swings. which aren't on asphalt 'You can't resell ht, because the For example, senior high science swinging from basketball rim to parade was discontinued three unless there is soft material beneath liability goes with it," Goedheer students in Oconomowoc continue basketball rim on these ropes." years ago. them. said. If the factory can't refurbish to go canoeing each spring. Prior to that, faculty and staff Ropes have been removed from Try signing up for mountain helmets, they are disposed of, said We try to do everything we can had usually hosted float-building some of the schools, and may be sessions at their homes and used climbing in a Waukesha School Oconomowoc's Rickabaugh- to teach them safe practices," Rick- removed from the rest. Besides con- District physical education class. HAnd finally, try to send your abough said. "We think it's a their autos to pull floats in the sidering the implications of the They'll tell you to take off your child on a bicycle trek with his class worthwhile experience, where they parade, Superintendent Paul Strobel Banting situation, officials need to hiking boots. in Oconomowoc. learn practical applications of what said. ask, Is it OK to have kids going A few years ago, someone sug- You will find few, if any, trips they have learned." But it became clear that if there up them, 60 or 70 fect off the gested offering such a class, but to take. Last year, Mulwonage estab- were an accident, the owner of the ground, in class? Or is there officials decided it was too risky, Bike trips used to be very com- lished a procedure for checking Into house or auto would be responsible. another way?" Goedheer said. said Anthony Goedheer, executive mon in elementary schools," Rick- insurance coverage and bonding of Faculty and staff weren't willing to director of business affairs for the abaugh said. We've become more those who provide transportation, Overall, liability concerns take the risk, and the tradition district. conservative." particularly for out-of-state trips. haven't restricted the Waukesha ended. It's since been replaced with Try 10 locate a large trampoline But Oconomowoc and other This year. & group of students will district, Goedheer said. He a week of "spirit" activities, Stro- in any of the school districts men- county school districts haven't venture to the Soviet Union. described the district's philosophy bei said. tioned. DiSearch for the curling, twisting phased out all field trips and equip- In Waukesha, about the only this way: If you have to live in fear You won't That's because insur- ment that present risks. things being scrutinized are the of someone suing If you end up slide at a Mukwonage playground. ance carriers refuse to provide COV- a was just removed. "It"s an evolving process," Rick- ropes used in physical education withholding services from students erage for them. abaugh said. "We might do some- classes to build upper body You might as well close the School District Business Man- Try to acquire an old football hel- thing If we see equipment or a strength. Goedheer said officials doors." Goedheer Hikes in liability insurance peril EAA event, chief says By Lee Aschoff grass-roots program In an attempt to start a and parts manufacturers," Poberezoy said. "They said they do not like dealing with (R-Wis.) would be at the fly-in Sunday to Skyrocketing liability Insurance costs are "groundswell" effort to change product No- "It's been a week Industry for years and American Industry because of the legal sys- discuss the product liability situation. bility law. threatening the existence of the annual Ex- people have begun to wonder how long the tem here," Poberezny said. "Lawsuits are "We, as an organization. have to charge aviation beniness would even last. perimental Aircraft Association Convention being won by individuals for things that are Kasten has sought reforms In laws govern- and fly-in. as well as the aircraft Industry as the public and our members more to give to not too reslistic. In England, you don't have ing product liability cases, saying & uniform the Insurance companies," Poberezny said. "Letters to me have begun to come In with ambulance chasers. a whole. EAA president and founder Paul H. federal system should replace & hodgepodge Poberezay said Thursday on the eve of the "If 11 continues to go up at this rate, we increasing frequency from people In the fly-in's opening in Oshkosh. aviation Industry, saying that 30% of the "The person suing better be pretty serious of state laws. couldn't get enough people to come to pay the insurance, let alone the basic expenses. cost of an airplane is Insurance premiums or he'll end up paying all the fees." Poberezny said the cost of liability Insur- Kasten has said the law is needed to climi- "We're very concerned. This is not and they can't find enough people to pick up Other areas also are feeting the bite of rap- ance for this year's fly-in increased 375% pate a haphazard system under which some only with the EAA but with all sorts of ac- the tab, particularly small avistion business- idly rising Insurance costs. Poberezny noted over last year for $5 million less coverage. injured consumers collect nothing and others tivitles and industries throughout the coum- es." recent stories about the possibility some are awarded damages many times larger As a result. Poberazay will skip the cheery try. Foberezny codd be met with two repre- Milwaukee ethnic festivals might not occur than their loases. The new law should also state-of-the-ansociation speech Sunday to "The spotlight focuses on aviation and In- sentatives of the Lloyd's of London Insurance because of bigher insurance costs. help stabilize rising liability insurance premi- EAA members. Instead. he will outline a juries and finding fault with the designers company in his office Thursday. Poberezny said Sen. Robert W. Kasten Jr. ums paid by manufacturing firms. Aide says Maier backs Garvey in primary Mayor Maler is backing Edward R. good, progressive condidate," Marnn- Christollerson said Garvey had whose seat Garvey Is seeking. Garvey. deputy state attorney gener- iss said. encountered Maier while at City Hall Maler. a Democrat, was host at an al, In the 1986 Democratic primary Garvey and Matthew J. Flynn, OR other business Wednesday. The April 15 civic luncheon thanking for US Senate, Maier's office con- former state Democratic chairman, mayor invited Garvey to accompany Kasten for his help in obtaining fed- firmed Thursday. are seeking the Democratic Senate him to the Pollsh Fest rally at Three eral money for Milwaukee during his comination. Other candidates also Maier introduced Garvey Wednes- Seasons Bowl, In Oak Creek, and to a first Senate term. day night to about 300 people at an may enter the race. in the 1980 may- reception honoring the Fire and Po- organizing rally for Polish Fest by oral race, Flynn supported Maier's Lice Commission at the Park East "The mayor never said he was opposent. Dennis Conta. Hotel Downtown. supporting Kasten for re-election." saying be supported Garvey in the Maraniss said. primary. according to mayoral staf- Maler's endorsement of Garvey fer Elliott Baraniss, who attended was mentioned to a reporter Thurs- Maraniss said Maler's support for But with respect to Garvey. Maier the rally. day by William Caristofferson, Garv. Garvey had "nothing to do" with is "not going beyond the primary," at ey's campaign manager, who said it Maler's praise earlier this year for least for how. Maraniss sald. adding, "The mayor thinks Garvey 13 a was unexpected and welcome Sen. Robert W. Kasten Jr. (R-Wis.). "Draw your own conclusions." 58-90-2 DAILY CITIZEN NEWSPAPER FEBRUARY 17, 1989 Schools hit by liability costs By SHEILA STORM Strand said liability laws Increased costs of certain have also created an in- have been reduced. about possible litigation," products affect all con- "The rules make the creased financial burden to Hanson said. sumers, according to Mau- schools. coaches and administrators The Beaver Dam Unified rice Bishea. executive For example, football more aware of all the safety director of the Wisconsin helmets, with a life span features of the game," he School District governing said. board recently approved the Coalition for Civil Justice, of six to eight years, have purchase of new play- which is proposing changes to be re-certified at the end ground equipment for Jef- in liability laws. (See re- BISHEA, also said some of each season and schools ferson School to replace lated stories.) gymnastics programs are with weight rooms may For example, 25 percent being cut back because of "old, deteriorating" of the cost of a football have hired additional peo- liability reasons. equipment, according to ple for closer supervision Martin Richardson, district helmet can be attributed to Strand said he is not of those using the facilities, administrator. "The old liability exposure, he said. he said. aware of any gymnastics programs that have been equipment will be replaced In Beaver Dam, the cost Strand said potential discontinued, but he and with a more modern, safe of a helmet wom by a problems could result from variety," he said. Beaver Dam High School athletes who wear non-cer- Bob Hanson, junior high football player is approx- tified helmets. principal, said trampolines Don Duerst, district imately $100-$120 says were removed from the "Court settlements (in- business manager, said the Dick Strand. high school volving football helmets) schools several years ago two modular units of play- athletic director. for safety reasons. have been in the millions,' ground equipment cost a "There are some things the athletic director said. total of $13,968 and will STRAND, who has been we. do differently because He tsaid some helmet be an addition to equipment purchasing helmets or of liability," Hanson said. already at the school, with companies have gone out about 10 years, said the For example, he said stu- of business. because of the exception of two the price of helmets has dou- dents do not help with lawsuits or because they older units that will be res, bled in. the last six years pulling out bleachers, set- moved. saw what was coming and and keeps going up. ting up equipment as much did not want to take any The board has long-range "But the bottom line is as in the past. risks. plans to "enhance and up- the safety of the kids, and '(The laws) are a con- But, Strand said he is in date" all the elementary 1 think we have accom- stant reminder that we not favor of the liability laws playground equipment dur- plished that." he said. only have to be concerned to the extent that injuries ing the next three years, about safety, but also worry Duerst said. PORTAGE, WI REGISTER 7,116 FEB 4 1989 Scouts haven't ended paper drives yet big money maker for the troops and Scouts go into people's basements Maas, who coordinates the paper businesses. By SARA J. KUHL drives, leaves special pick-up Kruger said during the August provides a necessary community and garages to remove newspapers Register Assistant Editor and magazines. A fter a recent poli- instructions for the scouts regard- drive, which was held in. 100 service, increases in liability insur- PORTAGE - Portage's Girl ance may put & stop to the bi- cy and procedure update from the ing these people. degree-plus temperateres, nine national Girl Scout office, that Kruger said about 80 percent of people worked for six been 10 Scouts, haven't abandoned the monthly project. the residents requesting special remove 35 years worth of may- newspaper drive ship yet. That's Kruger said in the past, local practice is now a big no-no, Krue- the word from troop leader Judy troops have side-stepped rulings pick-ups are not elderly or hand- zines from the besident ger said. City residents have been icapped. "These people have a lot business. Kruger. which prohibit scouts from enter- Kruger said currently two city ing private dwellings during the instructed to place their newspap- of paper and don't want to haul is The paper drives and to be Riber ers on the curb for paper drive pick- out so they call Mr. Maas and he intensive with about 30 addres and troops take care of collecting the course of their activities. While assigns a special pick-up." scouts working from 9 am. until 4 newspapers and will continue to do selling cookies, Kruger said the up, but some people can't or don't The Girl Scouts have been given p.m. Kruger said the group doesn't so until a ruling on the situation girls are instructed not 10 go into want to carry the stacks to the instructions by Maas to clear out comes from the Blackhawk Girl private homes due to liability street. Scout Council in Madison. City alderman and solid waste massive amounts of newspapers scouts turn to page 2 insurance problems. committee chairman Franklin and magazines from homes and While the newspaper drive is a During the paper drives Girl thereafter, Kruger said. ing pick-ups will be made shortly drive and a decision about upcom- continue with the February paper The scouts and their parents will end of such a project before taking on the administrative need Blackhawk Council approval routes. And the Girl Scout troops ups were eliminated from the ing the paper drive if special pick- he would not continue coordinat- her requests fell upon deaf ears. work out a solution with Maas but paper drives has Kruger upset. But al groups. According to Kruger, Maas said the troop leader added she tried to The thought of giving up the insurance costs would sink the loc- money off the paper drive, the Although the troops make good between $6-10,000 per year. ance, Kruger said it would cost troops to take out liability insur- In order for the specific Portage due to frigid temperatures.) been postponed until next week ance. (Today's paper drive has troop in trouble with liability insur- what be done to continue the observe the next paper drive to see The council's attorney plans to youngsters involved. hawk Council is the safety of those of the troop leaders and the Black- ger said. But the ultimate concern the drives. scouts effort without putting the scouting provide community services, Kru- drives that proves the scouts still It's efforts such as the paper and adults, Kruger said they enjoy takes a lot of work for the scouts stop for breaks. Even though it from page one drives pending Decision on The Waukesha County Freeman Waukesha County's Best Local News Source Vol. No. 139 Saturday; September 9, 1989 Lawsuit fears curtail some school activities By Mary Ng In a recent survey of 190 sec- programs, were curtailed. Also, 301 Freeman Staff ondary school principals by the extracurricular programs saw some WAUKESHA - A school dis- National Association of Secondary changes. trict's fear of personal injury law- School Principals, the National Some local school administra- suits seldom shows itself in any School Boards Association and the tors said recently that, while they "To some extent, every spectacular way. American Tort Reform Association, refuse to let liability concerns sub- It doesn't cause area school 58 percent said they had noticed a vert efforts to give students a well- time you open the boards to ban field trips, favor flag difference in the kinds of school- rounded education, they do work doors and let people In, over tackle football, or bar children related activities offered because of with insurers to weigh the risks of there's a risk of liabil- from swings and monkey bars. liability concerns. They reported existing and proposed programs. But the fear is out there, on the that: That process has resulted in ity." minds of superintendents, princi- 16 in-school activities, including some changes: pals, coaches and teachers. industrial arts classes, field trips Billy to watch the homecoming -James Rickabaugh. "To some extent, every time you and recess activities, had been ter. parade in downtown Mukwonago open the doors and let people in. minated, with nearly 250 more the year. there's a risk of liability," said Oco- modified. nomowoc Superintendent James 851 extracurricular activities, such Rickabaugh. as gymnastics and diving or scuba See LIABILITY, Page 3A Liability concerns prompt local school districts to cut some activities From Page 1A ager Bill Cantwell said that play- met when B school buys new ones. procedure that might present undue ground equipment is a very closely learned that, when outside groups They won't let you have or buy You'll be lonely and bored. The watched area." Another example is risk. But 1 couldn't say it's been rented space at Banting Elementary one. a drastic retreat." swings, which aren't on asphalt School. kids were playing Tarzan, parade was discontinued three "You can't resell it, because the unless there is soft material beneath For example, senior high science swinging from basketball rim to years ago. liability goes with it." Goedheer students in Oconomowoc continue Prior to that, faculty and staff them. basketball rim on these ropes." said. If the factory can't refurbish had usually hosted float-building ESTry signing up for mountain to go canoeing each spring. helmets, they are disposed of, said climbing in a Waukesha School We try to do everything we can Ropes have been removed from sessions at their homes and used Oconomowoc's Rickabaugh. their autos to pull floats in the District physical education class. to teach them safe practices," Rick- some of the schools, and may be And finally, try to send your abaugh said. "We think it's removed from the rest. Besides con- They'll tell you to take off your a parade, Superintendent Paint Strobel child on a bicycle trek with his class worthwhile experience, where they sidering the implications of the said. hilding boots. in Oconomowoc. learn practical applications of what Banting situation, officials need to But it became clear that if there A few years ago, someone sug- You will find few, if any, trips they have learned." ask, "Is it OK to have kids going were an accident, the owner of the gested offering such a class, but to take. Last year, Mukwonago estab- up them, 60 OF 70 feet off the house or auto would be responsible. officials decided it was too risky, Bike trips used to be very com- said Anthony Goedheer, executive lished a procedure for checking into ground, in class? Or is there Faculty and staff weren't willing to mon in elementary schools, Rick- take the risk, and the tradition director of business affairs for the insurance coverage and bonding of another way?" Goedheer said. abaugh said. "We've become more district. those who provide transportation, Overall, liability concerns ended. It's since been replaced with conservative." HITry to locate a large trampoline particularly for out-of-state trips. haven't restricted the Waukesha a week of "spirit" activities, Stro- But Oconomowoc and other in any of the school districts men- This year, a group of students will district, Goedheer said: He bel said. county school districts haven't tioned. venture to the Soviet Union. described the district's philosophy Search for the curling, twisting slide at a Mukwonago playground You won't That's because insur- phased out all field trips and equip- In Waukesha, about the only this way: If you have to live in fear ment that present risks. ance carriers refuse to provide COV- things being scrutinized are the of someone suing ... If you end up It was Just removed erage for them. "It's an evolving process," Rick- ropes used in physical education withholding services from students School District Business Man- QTry to acquire an old football hel- abaugh said. "We might do some- classes to build upper body You might as well close the thing if we see equipment or a strength. Goedheer said officials doors." Goedheer DISTRIBUTORS CONSTRUCTION 1654 Morrow Street 414-432-8697 SUPPLY & P. O. Box 1247 WI 800-242-5626 EQUIPMENT, Inc. Green Bay, WI 54305 MI 800-992-3273 July 17, 1989 Governor Tommy Thompson State Capital Madison, WI 53702 RE: Tort reform Good morning Governor Thompson. In talking to Bill Smith of the NFIB I understand you are being told that the product liability problem no longer exists. Tommy, please listen to Bill as my representative, what the lawyers are telling you just is not true. Here is the situation my business is trapped in The sale and rental of scaffolding to general contractors is 5% of our revenue. Because we deal in scaffolding rental we were dropped by Tower Insurance of Pewaukee about 5 years ago. Since that time I have been searching but have not found ONE domestic insurance carrier willing to even BID on my coverage. I was able to join the Scaffold Industry Association and carry insurance thru their captive, offshore insurance program. Out of ever $100.00 in rent I collect 9.8% goes straight to the insurance company. My total insurance cost last year on $2.3 million in sales was over $45,000.00. Don't you think that could be better used if I could share it with our 15 employees thru increasing the Profit Sharing? Please remember that this coverage is with an "Offshore", which is not licensed or governed by the state so if I ever have a real claim, either do to a scaffold related injury or any other product we sell, I have no guarantee they will be able to stand behind it. I urge you to do all you can to expedite tort reform thru ending "deep pocket" liability and limiting awards for pain and suffering or any other suggestions Mr. Smith and the NFIB may make. Sincerely, Chief Executive Officer BCG/le CC: Bill Smith, NFIB, Madison Morey AIRPLANE COMPANY, INC. MIDDLETON. WISCONSIN 53562 MOREY AIRPORT P.O. BOX 8 608/836-1711 Senator Lynn Adelman & Committee Members Senate Judiclary and Consumer Affairs Committee Room 421 South State Capitol Madison, Wi Dear Senators: Middleton. My name is Field Morey. I am the owner and manager of Morey Airport in Morey Airport is a public use airport designated as a reliever airport to Dane County Regional airport in Madison. It serves as a landing area for private and business owned aircraft flying to Madison and Western Dane County. It ranks 17th in traffic operations out of 108 airports In the Wisconsin Airport System. It is unique in one respect, It is privately owned and has operated for the last 45 years without one penny of federal, state or local tax subsidy. Since our airport is open to the public without any fee for landing as are all airports in the state, we must generate our revenues in the air charter and flight training business. For the past 45 years we have safely trained thousands of pilots and flown for all those years with a perfect safety record in the air charter business. We are operating today in an legal environment that could snuff out all those years of hard work and dedication to aviation safety. All it would take would be one accident involving an aircraft that was either poorly maintained or piloted in a negligent manner. The fact that we maintain high limits of liability together with the present "deep pocket" attitude could put an end to this airport which handles 43,000 takeoffs and landings a year all without charge to the public and all without tax costs to the public. In addition to 18 people losing their Jobs It would be a devastating slap in the face to private enterprise and a great loss to the transportation system of Wisconsin. I thank you for the attention and urge your support for SB330. Yours truly, Labo Mensure John Morey import Fleld Morey Mgr. SEP 04 '92 01:02PM 6082510533DONALDAI^ P.1/2 Donald K. Stitt State Senator 20th District Capitol: 608-266-7513 Home Office: 414-284-4455 FACSIMILE COVER SHEET FAX #600/266-7030 FAX # 2 2 Number of Pages Attached, including cover page If pages are not all received or are illegible, please Ball: 608/266-251-0533 PLEASE DELIVER TO: Jeanle Bunton FAX NUMBER OF ADDRESSEE: 202-456-6218 FROM: John m. murray - Message: JEANIE -- Here's the info you need to validate the Yatkus quote (we faxed a CC earlier). If further info is needed, please don't hesitate to contact MICHAEL VAUGHN (608/257-7181), who represents the Wisconsin Institute of CPAs. SEP 04 '92 01:02PM 6082510533DONALDAJ° P.2/2 08/04/92 14:00 608 257 2508 MURPHY & DESMOND 002 Clifton, 5301 Tokey Boulevard Madison Wisconsin 53711 Gunderson (606) 71-1126 Telephone Ceritfied Public Accountants & Consultants (608)271-3196 Fox Testimony presented 1/28/92 at hearing of the Wisconsin assembly on ASSEMBLY Committee BILL 612 on Judiciary wisconsin Institute NAME: Richard Sprain 86CPAD 86 CPAD REPRESENTING: WICPA as its President and myself as a practicing CPA PURPOSE OF BILL: To reinstate a "date of discovery" rule for accounting services. REASON FOR BILL: Dramatic increase in number of law suits filed against CPA's. In 1989, A major insurer of CPA's in Wisconsin found that 1. out of every 5 firms had & suit filed against them. Wisconsin CPA's have suits filed from 27 to 88% more often than CPA's in other states. Wisconsin is not a state that has poor educational standing based on recent information. Statistics for the period 1986-89 show Wisconsin candidates for the uniform CPA exam were among the top 5 states in all measured areas. More recent information from the AICPA shows Wisconsin candidates were in the top 10% overall in passing the CPA exam nationwide. A 1991 survey of practicing CPA's in Wisconsin showed that 37% had no insurance. Other estimates run RS high as 40% of firms practicing without insurance. 24% of those firms surveyed had complaints, claims or suits against them. The major reason for no insurance is cost. Wisconsin firms are paying 2-1/2% of gross fees for insurance premium cost for a typical law firm in general practice is up to 1/2% of gross fees. Medical insurance costs have been dramatically reduced because of legislation passed in previous years. The result of all this leads to the conclusion that a lack of a "date of discovery" rule is the major problem. This bill is presented to rectify this situation: SEP 04 '92 12:35PM 6082510533DONALDA5° P.1/2 Donald K. Stitt State Senator 20th District Capitol: 608-266-7513 Home Office: 414-284-4455 FACSIMILE COVER SHEET FAX #600/266-7038 2 Number of Pages Attached, including cover page If pages are not all received or are illegible, please call: 608/265-25/-0533 PLEASE DELIVER TO: Jeanle Bunton FAX NUMBER OF ADDRESSEE: 202-456-6218 FROM: John m. murray Message: Call IF you need anything Further. P.2/2 CPA urging liability law reform Corn, By Mike Yaktus smacked with a $300 million jury of its insured accountants in 1989. VIEWPOINT award. The profession cannot af- That was the highest year, but the record As a wave of lawsuits floods ford to pay out such sums and ex- five-year average from 1987 through the CPA profession, ac- Viewpoint is a weekly column pect to remain viable. through 1991 still shows a claim countants and auditors are becom- By Diane Duston that highlights issues facing the In Wisconsin, the situation may frequency average in excess of 11 ing more selective in taking on Associated Press area's key employers. be even worse than it is nationally. percent. The Wisconsin experience clients. WASHINGTON - R Hundreds of millions of dollars It is estimated that as many as 40 has ranged in recent years from al- vests are predicted for more emphasis on evaluating the percent of Wisconsin's practicing most three times the average to have already soybean crops this year, risk of certain clients and are thus accountants are "going bare" (i.e., "only" 167 percent of the national been paid in production up 17 percen auditor liabil- becoming more choosy in regard to not purchasing professional liabil- average in 1991. beans up 5 percent from ity lawsuits, their client base. This would be ity insurance) because of the lim- The net result from all of this is Agriculture Departm similar to doctors only agreeing to ited availability and high cost of and an esti- that every user of CPA services is Wednesday. mated 4,000 treat healthy patients. such coverage, according to testi- paying more to cover the share of Wheat and sorghum How bad has it been? Last year mony at a 1992 Wisconsin legisla- suits are pend- overhead represented by increased are expected, to be large alone, the six largest accounting tive hearing. ing nationwide insurance premiums or the self-in- year. firms spent $477 million in litiga- The hearing was on a bill to rein- with as much surance reserve. It may mean that Although it was coole tion and related costs. Combine this state a time-period limitation on as $15 billion some potential users of CPA ser- mal in the Corn Belt th with the continued pressure of fu- lawsuits involving professional ac- in damage vices will not get the benefit of any temperatures were hi ture potential lawsuits and already counting services. These kinds of awards at assistance, as accountants become that, when combined wi Yaktus one of the larger accounting firms limitations once existed, (and the stake. defensively selective about who dant rainfall, corn was I Accounting firms are placing in the nation has folded. statues creating the limitation have their clients will be. be 79 percent good or I In May, for example, a Texas not been changed), but courts It also means that the ultimate Aug. 2. jury imposed a $338 million judg- around the country and in Wiscon- payer of this expense will be the Average yield per E ATTENTION ment against a CPA firm, and last sin have changed their interpreta- loser as these expenses are passed crop is now forecast to year another CPA firm was tion of these statutes. down the line. 121.3 bushels, up 12.7 t Laser Printer Now, actions that once had to be While I have only touched on the last year's yield. brought within three or six years of surface of this issue, it is quite As livestock feed, 04 '92 12:35PM 6082510533D0NALDA=° and P.C. the occurrence of the act may be BARGAIN AIRFARES clear that federal and state law- largest and most im] brought within three or six years of makers should reform partnership farm cΓop and is esse Copier Owners From Madison, R/T the "date of discovery" of the prob- liability law to prevent accounting production of meat, Chicago. Minneapolis, Cedar Repida '100 lem. That creates an environment Remanufacture firms from being smothered by Iiti- dairy products. Fargo, Bloux Falls $120 where one "discovers" the problem gation. U.S. business and capital USDA says soybear Your Toner Detrol), Lansing, Repid City, at whatever time it's handy to com- markets face serious consequences ghum and spring whe: Cleveland 5 Pritaburg $130 mence a lawsuit! unless these problems are quickly enjoyed ample July s Cartridge for Columbus, Harrisburg, Nashville, Louisville $150 Wisconsin may be the best ex- corrected. out excessive heat, ) Hartlord, Atlanta. Now York. ample of the puzzling nature of the only Yaktus is a vice president with casters to predict: $4999 Washington, Philadelphia, Releigh & Charlotte 170 current litigation boom. Over the Madison Investment Advisors. He Soybeans will COI Boston. Monick, Richmond *180 years, Wisconsin test-takers of the also is a certified public accountant billion bushels for a 1' Dellas *190 uniform national exam for CPA and is currently president of the New Orleans, Charleston, candidates have scored, on an aver- southern chapter of the Wisconsin Jecksonville, Houston, Denver *200 age, at or near the top of the state Institute of Certified Public BU Portland (ME). Billings. Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota, Fl. Myers $210 averages for each exam and its Accountants. Burlington, Mem. Albuquerque, Austin various sub-parts. Yet, Wisconsin Business women - The B Ft. Lauderdale, San Lake, Missoule 220 Get more copies per cartridge CPAs are, again on the average, Business Thursday welcomes fessional Women's Club of , San Antonio, Bozeman & Phoenix $240 comments on the industry View- Mary Bean of the League among the most frequently sued in speck at its dinner meet Get sharper copies with your Tucson. Les Vegas '260 the nation. point column. 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THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON LOCAL PEOPLE TAIKING 188 JOBS CENTER TODING WHAT POTUS is CALLING FOR OPEN IN 94 (OFERATIONAL) ONE STOP-SHOPPING LLNIC EMPLOYERS to EES - MATCHINE DEMANDS- - BRING LN ED TRAIN 6 /JOB PLACEMENT/ UP-GRADINE] SKILLS LOOKS@ GRADUATES WORKFORCE MEET DEVELOPMENT - THAT PROBLEM'S NOT GONNA THAT NEED 02 WILL NEED THE JaBs PN THE FUTURE wisc. lowest cap. gains tax of any state in the 1 I Matrin - 11 Wive the exact appoite of Arkansas - 4 One 9 top SAT scones 1 in country Cut taxes /cut cap gam has like item veto Submibine luer factory wolers dain, farmers Cros-section * diversity / commitment to education economically [Brian Dake] Susan Dray Sus (37) CS - County Exec. (Kathlan) 0- 1 414-548-7902 Judge Lee H 414-544-1104 5/ 17 Truman stop in Wauhesha on Whiske stop cangaign? 7 Brian Q ] FJOHN SWAIN lot ACTIVITY OF LAKES/ LAKE HISDANIC pop. n/iN WOK. DAIRY FARMINE/CORN CARROLL COLLEGE OLDEST COLL. IN STATE FOUND 1846 "THE PIONEERS" UBERAL ARTS,, Aarvester IM'L 1 tech background wok TELH COUEZE coum. KEPS STATE'S success THE white house wASHINGTON ED-51 John Swan(?) most Rep. county fastest frowing in State (?) all- American county borning - GE Med. syskms * (used 2 be a health spa) Sping water (G, historical Soc.) West Wing DOJ COMMAND CTR 1 GENE SCALIA MAIN # 514-5000 fax- 202-514-4699 92-09-04 15:16 P.1 NFIB Wisconsin National Federation of Independent Business FAX COVER SHEET DATE: Sept.4,1992 NUMBER OF PAGES: 2 (Including this page) TO: Jeanie Burton COMPANY: office of Research/White House TELEFAX NUMBER: 202-456-76218 FROM: BILL G. SMITH STATE DIRECTOR TELEFAX NUMBER: 608/255-4909 IF THERE ARE PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION PLEASE CALL as 608/255-6083 MESSAGE: as promised - hope it is helpful pill State Office Suite 516 119 M.I.. King Jr. Blvd. Madison, WI 53703 (608) 255-6083 Par Guardian of and 92-09-04 15:16 WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL - MADISON BUSINESS 9/3/92 2F Legal system not to blame for CPA woes By Sherman Stock and Nancy Rottier It is astonishing that an article could be written in 1992 by a CPA complaining about the legal diffi- culties facing his industry without once mentioning the role CPAs played in the still-to-be-fully-unra- velled savings and loan scandal. When Mike Yaktus addressed the Stock Rottier problem of a "a wave of lawsuits (that) Boods through the CPA pro- ression." 111 his Aug. 13 Viewpoint VIEWPOINT column titled. "CPA urging liability law reform." he aimed his criticism Viewpoint is a weekly column 180 degrees in the wrong direction. that highlights issues facing the His approach - blaming the legal area's key employers system - is comparable to revell- ers of the night before complaining tion problem il faces obviously adds about the performance of the work to the problems and intensifies the crew and its cleaning equipment need for some kind of change or re- that WHS summoned to have away structuring to survive. But will an the debris the party goers left be- assault on our system of civil jus- hind. tice accomplish anything for them" ()f course. as Yakius grouns. of course not their are currently record numbers 11 is currently very popular to of lawsuits against accounting lay blame for every business ill at. firms across the country. Of course the doorstep of our legal system. there are hundreds of millions and The high cost of medical care de- even billions of dollars in judg. livery is driven by the cost of mal ments and legal expenses involved. practice insurance, we are told. The Of course some accounting firms fact is it amounts to less than 1 per- have gone under and others are tee- cent of that cost. Our liability laws tering on the brink. But the ac. have created a sue-crazy society Cindy Meyers, Rockdale's senior decorator, selects handmade pots for decorating counting industry was not placed in that is plaguing product manufac- that position by the liability laws of turers, we are told. The fact is, only our country or state. The account- one in 61 victims of defective prod- ing industry was an integral part of ucts seeks redress In the courts. The Potter is renovatii the S&L buildup and enormously list goes on and on. profitable binge of the 1980s: and, We are not aware that there are nationally, they must share some a great number of problems in Wis- Continued from Page IF responsibility of its collapse. Is that too harsh an assessment? consin left in the wake of the S&L Town home to se scandal. We question Mr. Vatkus' been rerouted and the mill operated We don't think so. When the scandal first broke, leaders in the account- "statistics, admittedly anecdotal in on electric power until it closed in Cambridge has become some- nature," that put claims against 1989. ing industry appeared before the Wisconsin CPAs at one in five and Jackson said renovating the old thing of a pottery center. In CO House Banking Committee to plead building was attractive because of addition to Rowe Pottery Works fue the industry's case. Committee "among the most frequently sued in the mill's vital role In the early and Rockdale Union Stoneware, to: chairman, Texas Congressman the nation." Mark Skudlarek, a former potter bri growth of commerce in Cambridge. Henry Gonzalez, gave them a cool However, whatever the figures for Rockdale, has opened his Jui The building's historic flavor, he reception, charging that auditors of may be, he has not made the case of own studio and store just west of uld said, is also a perfect match for S&Ls were "derelict in their re- weakening the liability laws that Rockdale's specialty of making and Cambridge on Highway 12, an sponsibility to sound early alarms keep a check on the activities of his selling reproductions of 19th cen: called Cambridge Woodfired about impending disasters." tury salt-glazed pottery - the Pottery. Po profession. The situation the ac. Since that time it has become counting industry is experiencing familiar gray stoneware with a And recently. another retail ski clear that there was more to it than today is not the norm. When after- shop, Bear Pottery, has opened ter shocks of the S&L scandal finally blue pattern. that. One expert in the field de- on Main Street. Ken LaBarre, sha Bob Sieger of Sieger Architects clared, "Some auditors may have end. the number of lawsuits against of Madison designed the renovation who has his factory in Highland 35 been too close to their clients and accounting firms will return to a and a store in Lake Geneva, CO and Rockdale's production man- allowed them to do things that they much lower number. Judgments ager, Eric Johnson, is coordinating opened the Cambridge store last Mc shouldn't have done." Those situa- taken against them will be few. And June. an the project. tions contributed greatly to the threats of bankruptcy in the indus- Jackson, an Oklahoma native, flood of liability cases the industry try will be rare occurrences. has been making pottery since Jackson's leadership has been faced and still faces. Weakening the liability laws that 1971. In 1980 he graduated from rapid. He left Rowe in April of 1984 CBI It is understandable that ac- apply to accountants at this point Knox College in Galesburg, Ill., and within a few months he had the countants should be concerned would obviously have no effect on where he studied studio arts and lined up investors, rented space in em about their industry in today's trou- what happened in the past or on then served a production appren- an "old chicken coop" east of Cam- fro bled economic times. It. like so that natural progression to a return ticeship under master potter Wayne bridge. installed a kiln and was able Cal many industries, is suffering from to normal The more likely result of Branum in Milaca, Minn. to show pottery at the Chicago Gift 191 the current business downturn. Fur- a change in the liability laws would He said he came to Cambridge in Show late in July. thermore. it suffers from the rapid be that some of the deterrent effect 1982 to work at Rowe Pottery, but advance of technology The in- of our current laws would be weak- left after a falling out in 1984. crease in computerized company ened or lost. "That's when I became an entre- records have cut deeply into their Business Thursday welcomes preneur." he said. "When I had to." business opportunities. The litiga- comments on the industry View- And while he says he now enjoys Sherman Stock is point column. To be considered for turning a profit as much as turning Rhyth communications director and Nancy publication, letters must be signed. a pot, he still has his own studio at Address correspondence to Business his home in Rockdale a few miles Rottier is research director for the of trial News. Wisconsin State Journal, Box south of Cambridge. Extended Page 2.1 Wisconsin Academy of trial News, Wisconsin State Journal, BOX south UI 8058. Madison, Wis. 53708. Rockdale Union's growth under lawyers. "Taste of E However. later studies by the Steve Cunderson, R-Wis., said the Milk FDA have found little, if any resi- FDA is doing its best to meet with dues of unregulated drugs in milk. the industry in light of criticism said Dr. Steve Gustavson. 2 repre. from both the GAO and New York COI Continued from Page If sentative of the FDA's Center for Rep. Ted Weiks, who argues the Veterinary Medicine. milk supply isn't safe. known. Wisconsin Agriculture Depart. The FDA may want to give For Wisconsin, the issue is Im- ment inspectors, who regularly test farmers more detailed guidelines portant because it produces about for four drugs but perform spot for drug use to prevent Congress 5 GRA one-fifth of the nation's milk. Any checks at dairies for dozens more, from passing more laws that would problem that scares consumers found three traces of other drugs in restrict the industry without im- from dairy products hurts Wiscon- 50 truckloads of milk tested. The proving milk safety. he said. sin's $3 billion milk-producing in- traces were well within safety PRIZ dustry and its $10 billion cheese- threshholds determined by the manufacturing industry. 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If the reader of this fax message is not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, please immediately notify the sender by telephone of your inadvertent receipt. NR WASHINGTON DC 20002 THE BUSINESS JOURNAI WEEK OF DECEMBER 16, 1991 PAGE 9 Mortgage bankers fight House bill requiring escrow interest By GEOFF COOPER stop interest payments. But the OTS ruled Local independent mortgage bankers are in July the customers would have to sue the fearful a bill gaining ground on Capitol "If I've got to pay interest on escrow accounts, institutions to force them to resume interest Mill could soak up their profits, turn them payments. into mortgage brokers of worse yet, force then I've got to close my doors. It would That issue, and lawsuits involving Fleet them to close their doors for good. Mortgage Corp., Milwaukee, and other mort- The bill, which would require home bankrupt me within a year. In Wisconsin, this gage bankers. have prompted some lawmak- mortgage servicers to pay a minimum of 5.25 percent interest annually on all escrow bill would kill independent mortgage bankers ers to support the Gonzalez bill, known as the Escrow Account Reform Act of 1991. A accounts, is being touted as consumer leg- because we don't earn interest on escrow national class action suit filed in federal islation. But while its supporters say it court in Chicago claims Fleet is overcharg- could save the average homeowner about payments." ing homeowners for escrow payments. $125 a year, its detractors say it could force "Some lawmakers are saying. 'OK, if some smaller mortgage banking firms out - Gordon Johnston you guys are going to collect all this in es- of business. crow, then we'll make you pay interest on *If I've got to pay interest on escrow ac- it," said Richard Oates, president at Com- counts, then I've got to close my doors. It Cor Mortgage Corp., Waukesha. "They're would bankrupt me within a year." said The bill strikes at a disparity that carlier federal judge in Madison carlier this year hoping this law will stop that practice" of Gordon Johnston, president of The this year prompted a federal Office of to rule the thrifts didn't have the right to overcharging for escrow. Joinston Mortgage Corp., Milwaukee, a Thrift Supervision ruling in a case involv- small originator that serviced about $19 ing homeowners and two Wisconsin thrifts. million in mortgage loans in 1990. "In When First Financial Corp., Stevens Point, Wisconsin, this bill would kill independent and North Shore Savings Bank F.S.B. Firstar affiliates with Minnesota mortgage broker mortgage bankers because we don't earn Brookfield, switched from state to federal interest on escrow payments." charters, the two mortgage lenders stopped By GEOFF COOPER cellor deal an acquisition, saying instead The bill, introduced in the U.S. House of paying interest on escrow accounts. Firstar Corp.'s mortgage banking subsid- the two sides reached a "business agree- Representatives last month by Rep. Henry Wisconsin law requires state-chartered inry will enter the Minneapolis market with ment" that limits what Firstar can do with Gonzalez, a Texas Democrat, is co-spon- thrifts and mortgage bankers to pay a mini- the assumption of Chancellor Mortgage Chancellor's assets. sored by Rep. Gerald Kleczka, a Wisconsin mum of 5.25 percent interest on escrow Corp., a Brooklyn Center. Minn., mortgage Mortgage loans originated in Minneapo- Democrat. Mortgage bankers say the bill, only if they. eam interest on money held in brokerage that will originate close to $50 his ultimately will be sold to First Wiscon- now in a House subcommittee, stands a escrow. Federally chartered institutions are million in home loans this year. sin National Bank of Milwaukee, which good chance of passing in an election year. not required to pay interest. Because of the Tom Ennis. president of Firstar Real Es- has $4 billion in assets. Given the low-in- What mortgage bankers find most dis- disparity, state thrift executives are sup- tate Services Inc., Milwaukee, said last terest rate environment. the bank likely will tressing is that the bill requires them to pay portive of the bill, saying it would "level week the mortgage banking subsidiary has sell most of the mortgages on the second- interest on all current eserow accounts, in- the playing field" and force federally char- entered a "business agreement" to acquire ary market, said Ennis. stead of phasing in the requirement on new tered competitors to factor interest on es- the assets of Chancellor. Eighteen people, In 1990, Firstar Real Estate Services accounts only. crow into mortgage rates. including eight loan officers, will become originated about $100 million in loans and "It's really a stupid bill because it is ret- But the law would hit mortgage bankers employees of Firstar as a result of the deal, the Milwaukee bank bought loans origi- reserve," said Stephen LaDue, president at hardest because they can't invest escrow which retains the management team of nated by some other Milwaukee-area mon- Affiliated Mortgage & Financial Corp., payments in-house, but must seek a third- Chancellor. gage brokerages. 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"NEY business is in jeopardy." said come up as more companies rely on 11)- William, payment of Pet Vacations Ltd., dependent contracting. DILLIR inm ALL which links people needing sitters for up an Independent Contractors Study dogs or cats with people willing to Committee. Credied seven months ago. do the sitting. the panel consists of 14 people from Stip's looking at a $7,000 bill from state agencies and from the private sec- the State Department of Revenue For for. overaue sales (axes for a business that "11's largely a response on our part has grossed borely $20.000 over the en- to the fact that established ways of do- tire seven years she's run it. ing business are changing. Kelley BE Watson is worried about another said. "There are BUT awful for of service bite/one from the state Department of industry jubs now that didn't exist it Industry, Labor and Human Relations. few years ago. According to DILHR. Fet Vacations' Today. companies that need service- sittes une employees. making Watson industry specialists turn to temporary responsible for withholding payroll help time. but is the person the temp toxch. paying into unemployment and firm sends an employee or (III inde- workers' compensation forwa. pendent contractor? 19br her part, Watson considers the 11 depends. sittes independent contractors. All she ARE PET SITTERS independent contractors or employees? If they're employees. "my business 19 In jeoper- "Using an independent contractor does is call them on the phone and link dy, said Janice Watson (shown with Sheement, & springer spanied). owner of Pct Vergations Lid., Thereville, becomes extremely dangerous for the them with clients. company that USCS them." said Karl DILHR officials respectfully dis- Williams, executive vice president of Nonh- agreed. and billed Watson for $1.133 in un- cm Technical Services Inc, a Milwaukes- employment fund contributions from 1989 based contract technical services firm. "This and 1990. 18 a really bad idea." What happened to Pet Vacations is hap- Even though they're handling work for perding to hundreds of other companies in Wisconsin, as taxing and regulatory authori- contracting firms. nH of Northern Technical Services 250 experts-for-hine are employees ties crack down on the use of independent of Northern Technical Services. Williams correctors. Firms from general contractors said. to modeling agencies have to serutinize their contractor relationships to make sure they're "We make it very clear whose employee following the law. the person is - ours." he said. TI can't even believe it's even happen- When a elient turns to Northern Techni- ing" said Betty Antholine, president of Mil- cal Services for help, the client pays a nego- walkec Model Management. a modeling tiated fee and Northern Technical Services agency affiliated with John Robert Powers USCS that money to pay the expert's salary. Modeling Finishing School & Agency. insurance, 401(k) contribution. workers' and Although not challenged by DILHR or the unemployment compensation. payroll taxes, Internal Revenue Service. Antholine said she and other overhead costs. knows other modeling agencies have been It's important to have there liabilities all forced to unswer whether their models are spelled out in advance. Williams said. employees or independent contractors. Employers concerned about those liabiti- "I mean we're in J recession. we're just "WE TRY TO draw our the (emplayer-contractor) relationship not based on just one factor,' lies are scrambling for alternatives. such us starting to come out of it, and now we're said Robert Grice. employment fax specialist with the Internal Revenue Service in Milwaukee. employee leasing. in which n firm leases getting zapped for it" Antholine said. skilled workers to clients. The IRS is definitely crecking down," dependent contractor from being designated was to make the unemployment compensa- But with such new alternatives come new said David Winkler. a tax attorney for Mil. an employee: tion program as all-inclusive as possible." takes law firm Michael, Best & Friedrich questions. Whether the hiring company trains a For DILHR, determining a worker's status They've devoted more people to enforce- "Employee leasing Is such a new situation contractor, is based on how free the contractor is from that a lot of new laws are being written 35 ment, because there's more pressure to raise If the work is performed on the client's the control of the hiring company, and on money without raising tax (rates)." the status of the contractor as an Independent WD speak." said Kathleen Oberbrockling. of- premises: Regulators are paying more attention to fice manager for Gemini Employee Leasing If the contractor docs one job after an- business person. independent contractors because they are Inc., Hubertus. other for * specific client: Some might he surprised at what some playing a greater role in the workplace. As If the contractor is free to do work for employers think constitutes compliance with However, owners of other (echnical serv- companies try to reduce overticad to be more ico firms think Williams and others worry competitive, they frequently try to get the other companies; the law, Kelley said. too much about what lawyers tell them. And whether the contractor is paid by "I have seen the situation where an cm- job done without adding to their overhead. Hiring independent contractors allows = the job or by the hour. player will assume that a written contract "Most lawyers are SD conservative and Even then, the etandards are not a score- saying the individual is not an employee is are sometimes overprotective," said Chip company to benefit from additional expertise boand. Grice said. protection (from the requirements of the Holmes, president of Contract Services Inc.. without additional overhead. But that can "It's not like if there are 11 in favor of law), but that's not the case." be said. Menomonec Fails. evolve into an employer-employee relation- "That's a big surprise to employers who According to the IRS. Holmes said, legiti- ship, said Marshall Berkoff, legal practice you and nine against you, then it's all right," chink that they're protected in that situ- mate independent contractors must be area coordinator for Michael. Best. he said. "We try to draw out the relationship ation." "skilled professional workers." proficient In "If I'm a general contractor and I'm not based on just one factor." building a house and I use B cabinetry firm In disputed cases. an administrative law a particular technical area. They also must And it's who's in charge of that relation- charge of least 612 times the minimum wage to build all the sheives and cabinets ship that has employers and regulators Judge could be assigned to hear arguments from both sides and then would rule on for their services. and they do k for a contract price, and if 1 guessing. "Employers are not trying to get away whether the independent contractor arrange- To verify their independent status. con- visa the same firm Again and again, you get closer end closer to an employee relation- ment Is proper. The case can be appealed to tractors are asked to produce a brochure, sta- with anything." Berkoff sold. "But they just exercise more and more control over the the state Circuit Court system. tionery. or even a business card proving ship." he said. worker." But because the standards are subject to they're formally in business for themselves. Many client-independent contractor rela- tionships evolve into employer-employee TE- interpretation, many cases are like finger- Most importantly. they're asked to show That control also is goning more scrutiny Ationships because the terms of employment prints. No two are alike. they carry liability insurance. from DILHR, which administers the state's are subject to Interpretation. he sald. jobless benefits program. "It's very difficult for anyone to draw any That. Holmes said, makes it easier to com- The IRS uses 20 common-law standards "The (independent contractor) issue is as conclusions from these cases. because they ply with IRS regulations while still using in- for evaluating independent contractor rela- old as the law that created the unemploy- are what lawyers and others call very fact-in- dependent contractors. donships, according to Robert Grice, EM- ment compensation program in 1934," said tensive cases," Kelley said. "(By using independent contractors). I ployment tax specialist with the agency's Glenn Kelley. director of the bureou of legal And the state expects to see more cases. can provide consultant expertise to my clis Milwaukee office. affairs in DILHR's unemployment compen- "What we' finding is that there are 7 tot crits that I otherwise wouldn't be able 10 Among the standards that separate an in- sation division. The social policy choice more service companies, and they seem to and that makes me look good," he said. WEEK OF MARCH 30. 1992 THE BUSINESS JOURNAL PAGE4 P.02 ARGA LAKE COUNTY ONIO 12024566218 Meek Angels outslug Indians Page 19 TheNews-Herald TO IT'S ALL YOU REALLY NEED STAFF OFC 36 pages Vol. 114, No. 136 35 cents 15:14 FROM PAINESVILLE 992 Voinovich worries about Bush Associated Press An ABC News-Washington about even in polls that fol- COLUMBUS - Gov. Post poll showed Clinton was lowed the Republican Na- George V. Voinovich says favored by 55 percent of the tional Convention in Houston Bush might visit Lake County President Bush must stress respondents while Bush was last month. By Phil Trexier Boulevard were greeted with jobs if he wants to carry Ohio chosen by 36 percent. News-Herald Staff Writer the surprise announcement in his bid for a second term. "Yes, I'm concerned. We are The survey released Monday going to have to work hard," Break out the bratwurst and from party Chairman Elden Voinovich commented yes- was taken by telephone Aug. hide the broccoli, President Spencer, who maintained opti- Voinovich said. terday when asked about a 26-30 among 768 registered Bush is coming to Lake Coun- mistic caution in guaranteeing voters. The margin of error Asked what advice be would ty's Oktoberfest this weekend. the county's first presidential new national poll showing the president trailing Democrat was plus or minus 4.5 percent- give the Bush campaign, he Well, make that maybe visit in more than 100 years. 2661-20-d35 Bill Clinton by 19 percentage age points. said: "Jobs, jobs, jobs, jobs." County Republicans who met "As of (yesterday), it looks The president has been fo- yesterday to open officially their points among those surveyed. like we ve got a 94 percent as Bush and Clinton had been See POLLS, Page 10 headquarters on Lake Shore See BUSH: Pag to 12024566218 learn from and usually POLLS From Page 1 concerns and must work to- Asked how he thinks Bush his economic advisers, who cusing more on the economy gether. has handled the economy over were telling him that things and jobs in recent campaign He said he also would advise the past four years, Voinovich -weren't so bad." speeches, in contrast to the Bush 10 stress the "taxing and responded: "As well as anyone theme of "family values" that spending" backgrounds and re- could have with the responsi- But he said Congress must was prevalent at the Houston cords of Clinton and running bility he has as leader of the share the blame. TO convention. mate Al Gore. world. He could have given The governor said Gore's more attention to the domestic "1 think the Democratic Voinovich said he does not past actions and statements scene, but there are only 24 Congress played politics with believe family values are dead concerning the environment hours in a day." him. They didn't give him a as a campaign issue because are radical, and that a Clinton- break," Voinovich said. He his definition of families in- Gore administration would re- Voinovich did say that the was referring to Congress' re- cludes neighborhoods, com- sult in more federal regula- president may have made a munities and other larger fusal to pass a capital gains tax tions that would cost Ohio mistake "in one area. I think cut and some of Bush's other groups that share common thousands of jobs. he got some bad advice from economic proposals. PAINESVILLE BUSH From Page I fest." uled to attend the air show confirmation," Rosenthal said. surance that President Bush The announcement brought Saturday morning. A slot in "There's a lot of things we will be in Lake County this cheers from about 30 people the president's agenda has need to line up. So we'll have Saturday," Spencer said. been opened for him to travel gathered for the opening of the to know for sure (today) at the FROM We'll know more maybe to- Lake County Republican head- to the Lake County Fair- latest." night or tomorrow. But we quarters. The offices are in the grounds in Painesville Town- know for a fact that he's com- Shoregate Plaza in Willowick. ship and to make a major pol- Spencer said President 15:15 ing to the (Cleveland) Air Gary Rosenthal, Lake Coun- icy address at noon to the James A. Garfield, who was Show and we expect him to 1y's Bush-Quayle campaign Oktoberfest crowd. assassinated in 1881, was the speak Saturday at the Oktober- manager, said Bush is sched- last president to visit Lake "I'm still hoping to get final County. SEP-03-1992 P.04 12024566218 AREA. THE PLAIN DEALER GREATER CLEVELAND, OHIO EWS/3-C ES/4-C TO LS/6-C STATE C WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1992 & REGION PAINESVILLE STAFF OFC Whom do you blame for economy? By MARY BETH LANE PLAIN DEALER BUREAU Voinovich faults Bush's advisers In assessing the Bush administra- tion, Voinovich took a rare public COLUMBUS swipe at a Bush Cabinet member, Republican Gov. George V. Voino- "You've got to have people in the mission to Southeast Asia from Fri- Voinovich blamed a stagnant Dem- U.S. Environmental Protection vich reluctantly acknowledged yes- White House who understand the in- day through Sept. 24. ocratic Congress and Bush's own Agency Director William K. Reilly, terday that the economy had been dustrial Midwest," Voinovich said. While lavishly praising Bush for economic advisers for the adminis- calling him "a wild-eyed reactionary" FROM poor under George Bush's presi- "From a regional perspective, we're helping end the Cold War and en- tration's economic failures. who has gone overboard on the envi- dency, but he blamed the problems. better off with what we've got in the on Bush's economic advisers. couraging the emergence of fledg- ronment at the expense of industrial White House." "He got some bad advice from his ling democracies in Eastern Europe, growth. Even so, Voinovich warned that the economy for Ohio and the rest of Voinovich had to grope for words eçonomic advisers (who told him): Voinovich cited Ohio's battle with 15:15 Voinovich pointed to Vice Presi- the industrial Midwest would be dent Dan Quayle, the Hoosier who when asked to assess Bush's eco- Things are going to get better; leads the President's Council on nomic record at home: things are going to get better. Don't the EPA over constructing a blast worse if Southerners Bill Clinton and panic,' Voinovich said. furnace at the USS/Kobe steel plant Al Gore were elected and pursued an Competitiveness, as one who under- "I think he has handled the econ- in Lorain as an instance where Reil- economic strategy that catered to the stands the industrial Midwest and omy, uh, as well as anyone could Voinovich said his advice to Bush ly's pro-environment policies threat- South: Voinovich said the Arkansas the need to break the stranglehold handle the economy with the respon- would be "jobs, jobs, jobs, jobs." ened the state's economy. SEP-03-1992 overnor and the Tennessee senator that government regulations have on sibilities he has as president of the He admitted he was worried that, As wild on the environment as vould relive the years of Jimmy Car- industry. United States and leader of the as the polls stand now, Bush could er's administration, when business Reilly is, the environmental regula- world," he said. "He could have well lose Ohio in November. "Yeah, :nd industry headed to the South at Voinovich discussed the presi- tions that would be promoted under given more attention to the domestic, I'm concerned," he said. "We'll have he expense of the North and Mid- dential campaign at a news confer- Clinton and Gore could only be more scene, but there's only 24 hours in a to work very hard to make sure we burdensome to states, Voinovich ence he called to preview his trade day." carry Ohio for the president." warned. Bush to try flapjacks at Lake's Oktoberfest By KEVIN HARTER will be much more difficult for Bush, and STEVE LUTTNER who is trailing Democratic nominee PLAIN DEALER REPORTERS Bill Clinton in the polls. PAINESVILLE TOWNSHIP Campaign sources said yesterday 12024566218 President Bush made historic Republican Gov. George V. Voino- breakfast reservations with Lake vich, who enjoys a close relationship DOESIT LAKE County yesterday. Saturday, he will with Bush, recommended the presi- SCHOLA sit down with supporters for a plate dent visit the Oktoberfest in part be- the pressure GEAUGA State champ of pancakes at the Oktoberfest. cause of the opportunity to mix with The visit will be the first to Lake representatives of ethnic groups. 1.EL EDITION Sports 1-D County by a sitting president. Many- ethnic voters have strong Campaigners who eventually ties to Eastern Europe and backed would win, such as John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan because of his tough have stopped in Lake County. Abra- THE PLAIN DEALER anti-Communist rhetoric in the ham Lincoln passed through once as 1980s. Even without the Soviet president-elect. threat, Bush wants badly to continue and CHOSLARGEST NEWSPAPER CLEVELAND, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBERS 1992 DAYS sudery TO James A. Garfield, who lived in the to appeal to ethnic voters, many of county and conducted his famous whom reside in the pivotal industrial front-porch campaign from his Men- Midwest. for farmhouse, never returned in tri- umph. The 20th president came Bush has made Ohio a frequent home in a coffin, the victim of an as- campaign stop this year. With Clin- sassin four months into his term. ton expected to do well in other big Sept. 3,1992 As glad as Lake County Republi- states such as California and New cans will be to see Bush, the presi- York, Ohio is deemed vital for Bush. dent may be just as glad to see Lake No Republican has ever been elected County: president without carrying Ohio. SEP-03-1992 15:16 PAINESVILLE OFC Voters here supported Bush by a SEE BUSH/15-A 57%-43% ratio in his 1988 victory Celebrities presents the WNCX, Southwest over Democrat Michael Dukakis. But Airline Crazy Sulicase Party every Thurs. day. Win birline tickets. Tonights live national polls indicate this election bond, "Cruisin" 9:00 PM-1:00 AM. Adv'l. Bush gan to wonder aloud whether Bush a large tent with 2,000 to 3,000 people and unlike anything I've ever been might be interested in attending the for breakfast and maybe a speech, or through," Rosenthal said. 30th annual Oktoberfest. at least over-coffee conversation. The breakfast, to begin before Ok- By yesterday afternoon, the air Oktoberfest is famous for beer, toberfest gate opens at 11:30 a.m., FROM/1-A show was out of the picture and the bratwurst and Bavarian brass bands. will be open to the public, Rosenthal Bush's visit also will include a Oktoberfest was definitely in. The four-day festival, which opens at said. brief fund-raiser for the Ohio Repub- Lawyer Gary Rosenthal, as a cam- the Lake County Fairgrounds Friday But details of how and where tick- paign worker in 1988, had tried to get night, draws large, diverse crowds. ets will be sold were still being lican Party, campaign sources said Bush to drop by the festival then. "There are lot of blue-collar worked on late last night, he said. yesterday. "He had wanted to come, but it just workers and ethnic groups, Spencer Also unclear was how and where the It took a week of talks for the on- didn't happen," said Rosenthal. said. "And it draws more than 25,000 president would fly in. again, off-again visit to be cemented Rosenthal, heading Bush's cam- people a day. It's an ideal place for But Rosenthal believes. Lake yesterday, said Elden A. Spencer, paign in Lake County, said that after the president to.visit." County's most famous guest is truly Lake County Republican chairman. a glimmer of interest from the na- The president also is expected to on his way. Lake County Republicans had tional campaign, he, Spencer and meet with Republicans privately in "We've had a labor secretary, sen- heard Bush might come to Cleveland Dale Fellows began working to make one of the fairgrounds buildings be ators and vice presidents, but no for the Cleveland National Air Show it happen. fore departing by 11:30 a.m., Spencer seated president,' he said. "It took a at Burke Lakefront Airport. So Spencer said Bush is expected to said. lot of work to get him here and I'm Spencer said county Republicans be- arrive about 8:30 a.m. and sit down in "It's been an incredible process, just glad he's coming. Tribe loses to Angels in 5th inning Page 25 12024566218 TheNews-Herald IT'S ALL YOU REALLY NEED Vol. 114, No. Sept. 3, 1992 96 pages TO Bush plans campaign visit to Lake Count By Jim Johnson area. News Herald Slaff Writer However, he referred questions to the Spencer told local Republicans on George Bush will become the first president's advance staff that has set up Tuesday about the possibility of Bush's week 100k place at the opening of visit and indicated at that time the party's new local headquarters on L president in decades to set foot on Lake weekend. shop locally to prepare for the stop this County soil when he makes a visit on president could make a visit to Okto Shore Boulevard. PAINESVILLE STAFF OFC berfest celebrations on Saturday in The news brought a round of chc Saturday as he continues his election bid. When contacted last night members Painesville Township from the 30 or so party members P Elden Spencer, chairman of the coun- of that group would not release, for were in attendence. publication any information about the Oktoberfest activities are scheduled ty's Republican Party, confirmed last president's visit. Details of the visit are grounds. to take place the Lake County Fair- The local party chairman said earl night that Bush will be coming to the this week the last president to V1 expected to be released today Spencer's announcement earlier this Lake the 1800s. County was James A. Garfield ant waste storage probed Mentor officer product which is both haz- SEP-03-1992 15:17 FROM ardous and radioactive - cility has met stiff opposi- tion from local environmen- lon drums were properly la- for longer than the 90-day beled, sealed, and managed. innocent of theft talists. period allowed by the EPA. am urging them to look A team of investigators The question of time, how- from the EPA visited the ever, is why the investiga- into the matter because, if plant Tuesday to determine tion is being pursued. Perry officials are in viola- Some of the drums which at bingo game tion of EPA policy, that if any violations have OC- curred. were stored in a segregated raises a question in my mind; area, had been around for By Jennifer Aylsworth iszewski's job. whether they will follow "We found six drums of mixed waste stored at the more than 90 days. News Herald Staff Writer "I really don't know what other rules, he said. site," Karen Nesbit, EPAen- However, Nesbit said, in- Mentor Patrolman Richard going to happen," Lynch sai- Ginnis cited as an example vironmental specialist for terpreting the policy is a L. Kaliszewski says he will It may be that I'm not priv the laws that would apply. to complicated matter storing low-level radioactive the division of hazardous never again work as a bingo but I'd expect a conferend waste in the $1.7 million waste management, said. "There are some gray areas banker. But he may have to with the city law department 'But it! appears that the when interpreting federal work to get his job back. and personnel department temporary storage and pro- plant was Generating under policies at. a state level, A Lake County Common Kaliszewski said the issint SEP-02-1992 14:14 FROM MB& F - MILWAUKEE TO 8211996 M.DWeek MINORITY ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT WEEK AUG 27 1992 Mr. Richard A. Platt President Platt Construction Company 3321 West Rawson Avenue Franklin, Wisconsin 53132 Dear Mr. Platt: President Bush has designated September 27 through October 3, 1992, as Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week to acknowledge the many outstanding achievements of minority firms throughout our Nation. On behalf of Patricia Saiki, Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Office of Minority Small Business and Capital Ownership Development, it is my pleasure to inform you that you have been selected as SBA's National 8(a) Graduate of the Year. Congratulations! While many activities will be held nationwide commemorating MED Week, the culminating event will be the presentation of the National 8(a) Award by the President of the United States at the White House at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 1992 in the Rose Garden. However, the conference will be held from September 27-30, 1992, at the Sheraton Washington Hotel, 2660 Woodley Road N.W., Washington, D.C. We cordially invite you to attend the MED Week activities and receive your award. Rooms Have been reserved at the Sheraton Washington Hotel on a first-come, first- served basis. You may reserve a room at the Sheraton Washington by calling (202) 328-2000 or (800) 325-3535. Be sure to mention that you are registering for MED Week 92 to receive the special rate of $142 plus tax for single or double occupancy. RECEIVED AUG 31 1992 SEP-02-1992 14:15 FROM M B 8 F - MILWAUKEE TO 8211996 P.003 Page 2 Extended Page 2.1 & age to during this year's MED Week. If you have not registered, please complete the Enclosed is a MED Week brochure outlining all the events that will be taking place U.S. Small Business Administration, Division of Minority Small Business Outreach, enclosed registration brochure and return it as soon as possible to Ferguise Mayronne, MED WEEK, 409-3rd Street, S.W., Room 8000, Washington, D.C. 20416. You also Week Program Booklet. need to submit to Mr. Mayronne a 5x7 black and white photograph for the 1992 MED 205-7365. Please confirm your travel plans to Washington, D.C. with Mr. Mayronne at (202) Again, congratulations, and we look forward to seeing you in Washington, D.C. Sincerely Julith Judith Watts a. Watts Associate Administrator Minority Small Business and Capital Ownership Development Enclosure ** TOTAL PAGE 000 ** TOTAL P.003 BLOCK AND ASSOCIATES, INC. 740 N. PILGRIM PAREWAY ELM GROVE, WI 53122 414-821-1992 (FAx)414-821-1996 2:30 FAX TRANSMITTAL 3 1000 Date: 9-2-92 Time: 2.30 FAX #: 202-456-6248 # of pages (including this page): 4.3 Company: Attention: Janine Bunton From: Mark Block Special Instructions: Notes Confidential Fax Transmission The information contained in this fax message is privileged and confidential information, intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. If the reader of this fax message is not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, please immediately notify the sender by telephone of your inadvertent receipt. FAST Mirrain STREET, SUITE 305, MADISON. Wr 53702 The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS DEPARTMENT FAX NUMBER: (202) 488-3985 DATE: 9.2.92 TO: ROMONA ELY FROM: WENDY TURNBULL RE: LIABILITY FACT SHEET NUMBER OF PAGES: 2 RECIPIENT'S FAX NUMBER: 456-7044 COMMENTS: Cau me @ 863-2594 if you have any questions or need more info IF THERE IS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, OR IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK WITH SOMEONE AT ACOG. PLEASE CALL (202) 863-2509 409 12th Street. SW Washington. DC 20024-2188 (202)638-5577 MEDICAL LIABILITY -- ITS IMPACT ON WOMEN'S HEALTH CARE The frequency of suits filed against physicians, the high cost of liability insurance, the lengthy process for resolving medical malpractice claims, coupled with physicians' fear of being sued, have had a direct and negative impact on access to health care, particularly maternity care. As of 1990, 12.2% of obstetrician-gynecologists nationally had given up obstetrics due to liability pressures and 24.2% had decreased the level of high-risk obstetric care that they provided. In some states, the problem is worse than the national figures show. In Idaho, 34% of obstetrician- gynecologists had stopped practicing obstetrics by 1986. By 1985, Arizona's rural counties experienced a decrease in obstetric providers of 21%. A 1987 Oregon survey shows that the number of physicians delivering babies had declined by 25% since 1984. A 1987 Iowa survey shows that of all physicians who had provided obstetric services since 1981, 31% had discontinued obstetrics; half of them had practiced in rural areas. According to a 1990 report on western frontier areas, 39.7% of physician providers, of obstetric services indicated they had plans to stop delivering babies within the next year. In addition, 50% of North Dakota physicians and 39.1% of Wyoming physicians planned to quit obstetrics within the next year. Large numbers of family physicians are being forced to discontinue obstetrics as a result of the high cost of obstetric liability insurance. Seven out of ten of New York's family physicians, almost 40% of Texas family physicians and approximately one-half of Nevada's rural family physicians have also stopped practicing obstetrics. Three hundred of 441 family physicians responding to an Alabama survey have stopped delivering babies. More than half of Utah's general and family physicians who were delivering babies in 1980 have stopped practicing obstetrics. Likewise, in Kansas, almost half of the family physicians surveyed reported having given up obstetrics by 1987. When physicians give up obstetrics, the major impact is felt by the patients. This is particularly true when there are no other physicians available. By 1988, 18 out of 56 Montana counties were without an obstetric provider and 19 additional counties were soon to be without obstetric services. In all, 66% of counties in Montana were expected to be without maternity care. Seventy-five Georgia counties, 28 Alabama counties, and 19 Colorado counties are without an obstetric provider. In 1986, 1,174 Colorado women had to travel from these counties an average of 32 miles to get obstetric care. This is particularly troublesome in view of a study by the WAMI Rural Health Research Center which concluded that women living in rural areas where a majority of their obstetric care is obtained outside their local community are more likely to experience adverse perinatal outcomes. Indigent patients are perhaps the most severely affected. 41% of obstetrician-gynecologist in West Virginia have responded to liability problems by declining to provide Medicaid services. 25% of Iowa physicians responding to a survey said they are less willing to take care of Medicaid patients because of the liability crisis. The liability situation is increasing the cost of health care. In 1987, 77% of Louisiana's physicians reported that they had raised their obstetric fees because of the liability crisis. 56% of Georgia obstetrician-gynecologist and family practitioners surveyed in 1989 said that health care costs to patients had increased more than 20% as a result of the malpractice climate. In a 1989 Utah survey, 63% of the residents questioned said that medical malpractice increases the cost of health care "a great deal." The liability problem is not one of competence. 77.6% of obstetrician-gynecologists have been sued at least once; in New York, it is 83.4%. On average, obstetrician-gynecologists have had three suits filed against them; in New York, it is almost four. Premiums for obstetrician-gynecologist continue to escalate. Obstetrician-gynecologists pay annual liability insurance premiums of between $74,700 . $149,500 in Florida, $36,200 - $101,200 in New York, $77,000 - $133,900 in Michigan, and $25,000 - $75,600, in West Virginia. At these premium rates, the approximate per delivery costs are $464 - $929 in Florida, $225 - $629 in New York, $478 - $832 in Michigan, and $155 - $470 in West Virginia. The high cost of liability insurance might be justified if the money was going to a system that fairly compensated injured individuals. Currently, only 28% of the premium dollar actually reaches the patient in the form of compensation. To make matters worse, 35.1% of the claims reported in ACOG's survey took 5 or more years from the date of the alleged injury to resolve. That's unfair to patients and physicians. FEDERAL ROLE The federal government has an essential role to play in addressing the problems faced by women seeking access to health care. Despite the number of states acting on the liability issue, success in addressing the problem has been limited to a handful of states. Even in Indiana, 12% of obstetrician-gynecologist have stopped practicing obstetrics as a result of the risk of malpractice. West Virginia provides an example of what happens when a small state attempts to deal with the problem. The insurers threatened to discontinue doing business in the state after the passage of insurance regulation reform. The state legislature was forced to repeal much of the legislation. The federal government has played a large role in making health care available in underserved areas of the country through such activities as the National Health Service Corps. The liability crisis threatens to eliminate the gains made in recent years. The federal government should not stand idly by as this happens. As the largest single purchaser of medical care, the federal government cannot afford to ignore the crisis and its effects on access to and the costs of medical care. June 1992 ATST 1119] SHIPP res S w/ raterly CUSTS and Sulfling movation. The Bush administration shares the view of the 1 business lobbyists, led by the Product Liability Coordinating Committee, and is unveiling its own tort reform program this month. The reformists are not likely to win this year, but they may in the future. 3 RGA Galen, Michele The class action against product liability laws (business lobby) Business Week p74+ July 29 '91 Contains: illustration(s) SUBJECTS COVERED: Liability (Law) Lobbyists and lobbying ABSTRACT: Business groups are gathering momentum in their struggle to overhaul U.S. liability laws. For more than ten years, business has lobbied Congress to put an end to the deluge of multimillion-dollar verdicts and punitive awards, but it has always been quashed by consumer groups and the pro-plaintiff Association of Trial Lawyers. Now, however, yes the fight over liability reform has been shifting toward business's cause. Evidence suggests that the system doesn't work in the way consumers claim and there is pressure from judges and the White House to halt the clog in the courts. The latest test is set for July 24. A business-backed reform bill will be introduced in the House, and a similar bill will be introduced in the Senate. Both include provisions for punitive-damage curbs and limits on pain-and-suffering awards. Although a federal liability law is not likely to occur in the near future, the business lobby is confident and is stepping up its assault. 4 RGA Kasten, Robert W. Absurd product liability laws hurt business and consumers USA Today (Periodical) V120 p49-50 July '91 Contains: illustration(s) SUBJECTS COVERED: Liability (Law) ABSTRACT: Product liability laws are forcing U.S. manufacturers to raise the prices of their products, even when they are safe. In addition, many Yes manufacturers avoid introducing improved products because lawyers can use the existence of a new, safer product to prove that an old one was unsafe This situation, which greatly harms U.S. economic competitiveness, mainly benefits litigation attorneys. A bill to reform this system may be passed by the end of 1991. The bill would provide greater uniformity in certain areas of product liability law. It would establish streamlined national ? procedures to expedite the settlement of cases, encourage states to use alternative dispute resolution procedures, and establish a national standard for the imposition of punitive damages. 7 RGA Methvin, Eugene H. Texas on trial National Review V42 p32-5 December 31 '90 SUBJECTS COVERED: Liability (Law) Courts/Texas Judicial ethics ABSTRACT: Since 1988, the Texas Supreme Court has teetered between activist and conservative judges. The activists hope to reshape the law in favor of limitless medical malpractice awards, whereas the conservatives defer to precedent and legislative prerogative, which limits malpractice awards. In 1980, six wealthy plaintiff lawyers plotted a political campaign to take over the Texas Supreme Court, and they succeeded; by 1984, plaintiff-lawyer partisans controlled the court. Texas lawyers began investigating and prosecuting virtually all accidents that resulted in injury or death. A Texas Civil Justice League poll conservatively estimated that the liability-law system caused a reduction of $8.15 billion in investment, costing Texans 79,000 jobs. In the 1988 election, with six seats open, Texans were given a chance to straighten out the court. Voters elected five of the six reform candidates on the ballot. This November, three more conservative judges won. 9 RGA Wrongheaded 'reform' (Product Liability Reform Act) Consumer Reports V55 p627 September '90 SUBJECTS COVERED: Liability (Law) ABSTRACT: The Product Liability Reform Act of 1990 is full of provisions unfavorable to consumers. The bill, which supporters say would end the current product-liability system's "stifling" of innovative products, would let a manufacturer avoid paying punitive damages, limit damages for pain and suffering in some cases, and eliminate a manufacturer's liability for damages caused by defective capital goods 25 years after they were purchased. 10 RGA Nielsen, Susan When you can be sued for injuries Good Housekeeping v211 p291 September '90 Contains: illustration(s) SUBJECTS COVERED: Liability (Law) Insurance, Homeowners' ABSTRACT: Three situations in which homeowners can be sued are examined. / 12 RGA Merline, John W.. Liability reform Consumers' Research Magazine V73 p38 June '90 SUBJECTS COVERED: Liability (Law) ABSTRACT: According to the American Tort Reform Association, eight states are considering reforms of their liability laws as a result of increasing evidence that the current legal system is not adequately improving consumer safety. Recent trends seem to indicate an increase in the number of times damages are awarded and in the amount of those damages. Many consumer groups believe that current liability laws offer vital protection to the public. Critics of the laws argue that the costs of present liability laws outweigh the benefits. 14 RGA Szabo, Joan C. The maze of product liability Nation's Business V78 p62+ June '90 Contains: illustration(s) SUBJECTS COVERED: Liability (Law) ABSTRACT: A variety of state product-liability laws have led to costly and sometimes frivolous lawsuits against companies and have caused many firms to stop producing certain products. The legal costs associated with product-liability laws have hurt innovation and competitiveness, caused some firms to cut back on research and capital expenditures, and led to higher consumer prices. These laws are especially troubling to small companies, which often lack the resources to pay for long court battles. The Product Liability Alliance is seeking to address this issue by pushing Yo for the passage of the reform legislation introduced to Congress by Republican senator Robert Kasten of Wisconsin. Kasten says that his bill. which has won the bipartisan support of over 25 cosponsors, would replace confusing state laws with a uniform national system. Key provisions of Kasten's bill are briefly discussed. 18 RGA Smart, Tim The liability battle: business becomes a road warrior (companies fighting at state levels) Business Week p25 April 9 '90 Contains: illustration(s) SUBJECTS COVERED: Liability (Law) State legislatures ABSTRACT: U.S. corporations are turning to the states in their efforts to reform product liability laws. At issue are the multimillion-dollar jury verdicts and punitive awards that business leaders say cripple companies, halt new-product marketing, and threaten American competitiveness. State legislatures appear receptive to industry's pleas. Since 1985, more than 24 states have scrapped or limited liability laws that allow victorious plaintiffs to collect from more than one defendant. Many states have also limited damage awards. The latest test of industry's momentum is taking place in Pennsylvania, where a coalition of giant manufacturers is pushing for a sweeping revision of liability laws. Manufacturers currently have the upper hand but are facing a powerful alliance that includes trial lawyers, environmentalists, consumer advocates, and union representatives. 11 RGA England, Robert Congress, Nader, and the ambulance chasers (trial Mawyers; cover story) The American Spectator V23 p18-23 September '90 SUBJECTS COVERED: Law and politics Lawyers/Salaries, fees, etc. Liability (Law) Torts Nader, Ralph ABSTRACT: America's trial lawyers are earning billions of dollars a year on personal injury awards while using their disproportionate influence in Congress to strangle attempts at product-liability and no-fault tort reform. The trial bar has successfully posed as a defender of consumer rights, a charade that has been aided by leading trial lawyers' close alliance with Ralph Nader. The trial lawyers' heyday could soon be over, however. Divisions are emerging within the bar, and consumer groups that are too closely allied with trial lawyers are losing credibility. In addition, a revolt against Democratic opposition to reform is building in both houses of Congress. The time could be right for tort reformers to strike a blow by pushing for regulation of trial lawyers' contingency fees and for the adoption of the no-fault choice system, which allows consumers to choose between no-fault and the tort system. 5 RGA Gest, Ted Why the injured lose suits U.S. News & World Report v110 p52+ April 8 '91 Contains: illustration(s) SUBJECTS COVERED: Liability (Law) Actions and defenses ABSTRACT: Manufacturers are spawning a quiet legal revolution as they become more aggressive in fighting excesses in liability law. In the past firms were usually eager to settle liability damage cases out of court, but now, more companies are choosing to fight in court and are winning. According to a recent study of federal cases by Cornell law professors James Henderson and Theodore Eisenberg, this new trend has helped cut the number of federal liability cases over products other than asbestos by almost 40 percent in the past five years. Big corporations have formed a Product Liability Advisory Council that weighs in on 24 key cases each year and that wins two out of three times. A conservative turn in the judiciary and successful lobbying of legislatures have also made winning easier for business. New reforms cannot stop the occasional staggering verdict, but manufacturers are likely to have a less trying decade 111 the courtrooms of the 1990s. JEANNIE: the "Nation's other 2: Business" don't go back for enough. USAToday Periodical- not found LP THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release September 4, 1992 REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT IN ADDRESS TO THE FREDERICKSBURG COMMUNITY Goolrick's Pharmacy Fredericksburg, Virginia 11:00 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Dori, very much. Thank you, Dori. And thank all of you for this great welcome to this marvelous town. (Applause.) And may I salute two members of Congress with me -- Congressman George Allen, a good man -- and to Herb Bateman, another great Congressman. (Applause.) Two state delegates that you all know well -- Bill Howell and Bobby Orrock -- they're with us today -- (applause) -- and I want to thank your Mayor of 16 years, Lawrence Davies who greeted us at the airport. (Applause.) You've got a lot to be proud of here. And I know that there are six Olympians from this area. (Applause.) And I salute all of them. I told Barbara I was coming down to a hardware store this morning. (Laughter.) She told me I'd better come back with the tools to fix Millie's doghouse -- or else I'd be in one myself. But here we are in Fredericksburg to talk about small business. And I'm going to ask you to bear with me, because some of these points are serious points about the future of this country, and we want to drive home the fact that businesses, like the one I just visited, Fredericksburg Hardware and Goolrick's here do more than sell doorknobs and drywall, hairnets and lipsticks. Small business generates the hope and the pride and the jobs that hold America together. (Applause.) America's economy is working its way through a period of profound change. Many of the larger companies have retrenched and restructured -- and I know those changes have been difficult for many working Americans. But American small businesses -- they've shown the staying power -- creating new products by the thousands, and new jobs by the hundreds of thousands. And we are grateful to every small businessman and woman in this country. (Applause.) It is critical that we concentrate on the importance of small business to our economy. Because today, the defining challenge of the '90s is to reinvigorate our national economy, so that we can win -- we can win the competition in this whole new global economy. In this election, you're going to hear two very different versions of how to do this. My opponent's answer is to turn inward -- to pretend that we can protect what we have. And ours is to look forward -- to open new markets, to prepare our people to compete, to restore the social fabric of this country, and to save and invest -- so that we can win. (Applause.) And that's why we've placed small business at the heart of our agenda for America's economic future. Small businesses employ over half our workforce, create two-thirds of new American jobs. And they're the hothouse for innovation, risk-taking, and new ideas -- the powerful locomotive that will take our economy right down the tracks -- full steam ahead into the 21st Century. I am optimistic about this country. (Applause.) MORE - 2 - rates. And almost half of all new businesses literally begin at home, when enterprisers convert their own nest eggs into capital. And it is time to reward this initiative. It is time to make us competitive with businesses around the world. It is time to cut that tax on capital gains so these small businesses can thrive. (Applause.) And that's my agenda for small businesses -- three obstacles, three concrete steps to clear those obstacles out of the way. Now, let me just get into the politics here. Where does Governor Clinton stand on small business? It's a strange coincidence, but his plan has three parts, too: tax, tax, and tax. AUDIENCE: Boooo! And I see small business as the backbone of the American economy, and he sees it as a golden egg-laying goose, that ought to pay more in taxes. AUDIENCE: Boooo! THE PRESIDENT: And he starts with a big idea. Here it is -- you heard the proposal right from him: Mr. Clinton says that he wants $220 billion in new government spending. AUDIENCE: Boo. THE PRESIDENT: We don't need $220 billion in new government spending. (Applause.) You're right. And how will he pay for it? Nobody knows for sure, but he's already advocating at least another $150 billion in new taxes. And now he says he wants to soak the rich, raise taxes on the top two percent. What he won't tell you is this: two out of every three businesspeople hit by that tax increase are small businesses or family farmers. And these folks aren't millionaires, they are mom and pop operators. And we don't need to tax them any more. (Applause.) The Governor offers -- you know that program -- he offers the small business a reverse version of "The Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous." You may not live like a millionaire, but you can be taxed like one if you listen to Clinton and Gore. (Applause.) It is strange. Health care. He's also backing a health care plan called play or pay. I was just in here in the hardware store, talking to the people there about the escalating costs of health care. His plan will leave small businesses with two options. One, cut workers' wages to pay for mandated health care; or, two, fire some workers and use the savings to cover the rest. And according to an independent Urban Institute study, the plan will lead to a seven percent payroll tax for those businesses who don't play the government's game. And another estimate says the tax will cost this country 700,000 jobs. And we cannot afford to lose these jobs. So that's his plan. It's out there in black and white, $150 billion in new taxes, a new government health care plan leading to a new payroll tax of seven percent, not to mention a new training tax. And then you throw in an irresponsible slashing of our defense budget and it all adds up to 2.6 million, 2.6 million jobs lost. And we cannot have that. (Applause.) The differences between the Governor and me are based on two very different philosophies. Look again at the health care issue -- and this is of critical importance to small business. Over the past two years 83 percent of small business owners have seen their health care costs increase. And at the same time, too many Americans are without coverage, or they're worried about losing the coverage they have. MORE - 3 - When it comes to renewing the American economy, my loyalty lies with small business. I've actually held a job in the private sector -- something my opponent has not done. (Applause.) Half my life in the private sector and half in public life. And I started a small business, built it from the ground up, know what it is to go out and work with partners and employees. And I know what it's like to sweat out a tough deal, to shop for credit, to try your darndest to meet the next payroll -- and even if I got ulcers to prove it. I believe that meeting a payroll is a good qualification for President of the United States of America. (Applause.) Now, let me tell you what must be done to help small businesses here and across the country. We've got to give business the relief from excessive government regulation. (Applause.) We need to increase access to credit and investment, and while Governor Clinton wants to raise taxes and has already proposed it, I want to cut the taxes on small business -- and I need a change in Congress to get that done. (Applause.) I was out in Western Michigan the other day, talking to a group of people and small business leaders. I met a guy who runs an asphalt paving company. And he said, "Mr. President, when regulation doesn't make sense, it's the worker who pays -- with his job." And we are tackling this problem head-on. In January, I ordered a freeze on federal regulations. The businessmen and women have enough to worry about without Washington double-checking their every move. (Applause.) Regulation -- less of it. But without the burden of overregulation, businesses can't grow without capital. And the credit crunch has hit our small businesses hard. And that's why we've been working with bankers and regulators to ease that crunch. We have the SBA, the Small Business Administration, working double-time to help these credit-starved businesses. And this year, we have increased by more than 30 percent the general business loan guarantees offered through the Small Business Administration more than $6 billion going to men and women with good ideas, who want to turn those ideas into jobs. That's the kind of help government should be giving these businesses. (Applause.) And I've also been trying to work with that gridlocked Congress to provide even more credit relief. (Applause.) That's a good idea. And this morning, you're going to see the result. We've come here to Fredericksburg to sign a new piece of legislation -- typical of us -- the Washington has got -- named the Small Business Credit and Business Opportunity Enhancement Act. But it's going to loosen up credit even more for deserving small businesses. And not only does it increase the levels of SBA loans, it creates new ways of bringing investment to small business owners. And it reaches out to women and minority entrepreneurs who want to get started. And I've always believed that the most, the best economic program is a job. And this bill gives more Americans the tools to create a job. (Applause.) Now, we're talking about regulation and credit. All that is good. But it won't do it if we cannot help take the monkey, that tax monkey, off the backs of small business. I am for lower taxes. He is for higher taxes. (Applause.) And already we've taken a number of steps to streamline the ways small businesses pay their taxes. One example: Right now, small businesses have to file payroll taxes twice a week. And that's a waste. And I've proposed we change it to once a month, so businessmen and women can get back to the business of running their businesses. (Applause.) Now, the Clinton-Gore tax-and-spend ticket doesn't understand that cutting the taxing capital investment is bad. None of our industrial competitors taxes capital gains at our punitive MORE - 4 - And so let's go right down the line. My health care reform will give tax breaks and credits to make health care more affordable, so that 30 million people who can't get health care insurance will be safe and will have health care in the private sector. (Applause.) He prefers taxes he says let's raise taxes and compel people to participate. And I say lets give tax incentives and encourage people to do what's right. (Applause.) And I want to use the force of competition the force that's in action all along Main Street here the force of competition to keep these medical costs down. And he wants to put the government in the business of setting health care prices. That will not work. I want to go after the root causes of the health care. And he won't because the special interests won't let him. Now, let me tell you one that's important here. I'll give you an example. Last year alone, legal costs inflated our doctors' bills by $20 billion dollars. And so we've targeted these. - malpractice insurance for reform, as one way to keep costs down. And I don't think you should have to hire a lawyer when you want to see a doctor. (Applause.) But Governor Clinton stands against malpractice reform. And there is a simple reason. The trial lawyers of America, the same THE WALLST. fat cats who are getting rich off those malpractice lawsuits, are his staunchest supporters. And here's what one Arkansas trial lawyer JOURNAL wrote about him trying to raise money for the Clinton campaign: "I 8/27/92 can never remember an occasion where he failed to do what was right where we trial lawyers are concerned." Small businesses are drowning in litigation, and Governor Clinton wants to throw them a firehose. Well, help me get Congress to put an end to frivolous lawsuits. We'd be a lot better off if we sued each other less and cared for each other more in this country. (Applause.) I have had proposals up before this gridlocked Congress for three years in a row. And now you've got a man who wants to run for president that says he doesn't want to do anything about malpractice. Let's change that Congress. Help me get this malpractice under control. (Applause.) From taxes, to regulators, to health care, to the litigation explosion the election is a contest between two very different views of business and of how our economy works. And here is the bottom line. He talks a good game, but his policies threaten to tax and spend and regulate you right out of business. Small business should not be the big government's piggy bank. (Applause.) And we are trying to do what is right for the average family, right for the man and woman that are out there holding a job working for a living. Reform welfare, help in every way we can to help the families in this country. (Applause.) AUDIENCE: Four more years! Four more years! THE PRESIDENT: Let me tell you something. I was in a hardware store and Mr. Jannie said something to me. He said, you see my grandchildren here, he said I am very happy that they're going to grow up thanks to you and your administration in a world that has less fear of nuclear weapons. (Applause.) An administration that bit the bullet and did what was right in Desert Storm. Now, give us your support and let's do what's right for the small businessman and woman in this country. (Applause.) May God bless you. May God bless all of you and thank you very, very much. Thank you very much. (Applause.) Thank you all. MORE - 5 - AUDIENCE: Four more years! Four more years! THE PRESIDENT: Now if you've never seen legislation signed, watch this one because I'm now going to sign the Small Business Credit and Business Opportunity Enhancement Act of 1992, an example of what we can do to put small business first. (The bill is signed.) Thank you all for coming. (Applause.) END 11:18 A.M. EDT PRODUCT LIABILITY /DATE AFT. JULY 1992 PAGE 1 LEVEL 1 - 136 STORIES 1. Los Angeles Times, August 28, 1992, Friday, Home Edition, Part A; Page 20; Column 5; National Desk, 527 words, RECORD SHOWS TRIAL LAWYERS 'OWN BILL CLINTON, QUAYLE SAYS, By PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER, WASHINGTON 2. The Washington Times, August 28, 1992, Friday, Final Edition, Part A; NATION; Pg. A4, 732 words, Vice president says Clinton is 'in pocket of trial lawyers', Major Garrett; THE WASHINGTON TIMES 3. Business Wire, August 27, 1992, Thursday, 713 words, Justice Blackmun speaks at Federal Bar Meeting in Cleveland, CLEVELAND 4. SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS. FIFRA Pre-empts State Tort Claims Based On Inadequate Pesticide Labels., August 25, 1992, 61 U.S.L.W. 1027, 387 words, United States Law Week, Copyright (c) 1992 The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. 5. NEWS IN BRIEF: Product Safety and Liability. Mobile Homes., August 25, 1992, 61 U.S.L.W. 2112, 124 words, United States Law Week, Copyright (c) 1992 The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. 6. Canada NewsWire, August 24, 1992, Monday, Financial News, 158 words, HALTON REINSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED, BURLINGTON, Ont., Aug. 24, BC-halton-reins-earnings 36P4 P Suneel Ratan LEVEL 1 - - 136 STORIES Fortune, August 24, 1992, Domestic Edition, POLITICS & POLICY; Pg. 88, 2831 words, HOW GEORGE BUSH CAN COME BACK, by Ann Reilly Dowd, REPORTER ASSOCIATE 8. The National Law Journal, August 24, 1992, WORTH READING; Products Liability; Pg. 18, 35 words, This legal bibliography, a weekly feature of The National Law Journal, is prepared by Gerome Leone of the New York University law library. 9. The National Law Journal, August 24, 1992, COURT DECISIONS; U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals; Products Liability; Pg. 46, 63 words, 3D CIRCUIT, U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals summaries are prepared by Circuit Courts Editor Stan Soocher and National Law Journal researchers. 10. Property & Casualty/Risk & Benefits Management Edition, August 24, 1992, PRODUCT NEWS/MARKETING; Market Mix; Pg. 43, 56 words, John J. Kinsella Named Executive Vice President Of Admiral Insurance Company 11. New York Law Journal, August 24, 1992, Monday, Pg. 1, 751 words, Court Study Examines Tort Verdicts In Suing Corporations, Government, DANIEL WISE TM TM LEXIS·NEXIS® LEXIS-NEXIS® LEXIS-NEXIS® Services of Mead Data Central, Inc. Recyclable PAGE 2 LEVEL 1 - 136 STORIES 12. The Recorder, August 24, 1992, Monday, COMMENTARY; Law and Economics; Pg. 6, 1588 words, Profits Of the Profession; Claims that lawyers needlessly cost the United States millions of dollars overlook indicators that lawyers tend to boost, not burden, a nation's economy, FRANK B. CROSS; Frank B. Cross is an associate professor of business regulation at the University of Texas at Austin. 13. Texas Lawyer, August 24, 1992, WEEKLY CASE SUMMARIES; Texas Appeals Court Civil Cases; Pre-Trial Procedure; Pg. 8, 1880 words, MEDIATION SANCTIONS/ STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS/ PRODUCTS LIABILITY/ ASBESTOS/ CAUSATION/ FREQUENCY, REGULARITY AND PROXIMITY/ CHOICE OF LAW/ NO EVIDENCE/ EXPERT WITNESSES/ IMPEACHMENT EVIDENCE/ APPELLATE PROCEDURE/ OBJECTING TO PREJUDGMENT INTEREST 14. The Washington Times, August 24, 1992, Monday, Final Edition, Part A; TOP OF THE NEWS; NATION; Pg. A2, 171 words, Settlement reached in tampering deaths, FROM WIRE DISPATCHES AND STAFF REPORTS, SEATTLE 15. The Seattle Times, August 22, 1992, Saturday, Final Edition, NORTHWEST; Pg. A9, 503 words, SETTLEMENT REACHED IN 2 SUDAFED-TAMPERING DEATHS, BY JACK BROOM 16. Pharmaceutical Business News, August 21, 1992, FINANCE/BUSINESS, 895 words US courts become target for foreign claimants LEVEL 1 - 136 STORIES The Recorder, August 21, 1992, Friday, COMMENTARY; Point; Pg. 6, 1496 words, ON THE LIMITS OF DISCOVERY; In Defense of Protective Orders; The mere filing of a suit proves nothing, and should not open unfettered access to information which is valueless to the plaintiff, but priceless to the manufacturer, JOE C. FREEMAN JR. and CHARLES R. BEANS; Joe C. Freeman Jr., a partner in Atlanta's Freeman & Hawkins, is national product liability counsel to Coca-Cola Co. and national coordinating litigation counsel to Eli Lily and Co. Charles R. Beans, an associate at Freeman & Hawkins, specializes in general civil litigation and product liability litigation. The Recorder, August 21, 1992, Friday, COMMENTARY; Counterpoint; Pg. 7, 1472 words, ON THE LIMITS OF DISCOVERY; How the Defense Abuses Protective Orders; Efforts to prevent discovery abuse have increased harassment of opposing parties and isolated plaintiffs counsel from the other lawyers with similar cases, C. NEAL POPE and R. TIMOTHY MORRISON; C. Neal Pope is a partner with Atlanta's Pope, McGlamry, Kilpatrick & Morrison, litigating medical malpractice, product liability, defective medical devices, class actions and cases involving defectively designed and manufactured motor vehicles. R. Timothy Morrison, also of Pope, McGlamry, was a member of the executive committee of the Alabama Trial Lawyers Association from 1988-1991. TM TM LEXIS:NEXIS® LEXIS-NEXIS® LEXIS-NEXIS® Services of Mead Data Central, Inc. Recyclable PAGE 3 LEVEL 1 - - 136 STORIES 19. Newsday, August 20, 1992, Thursday, ALL EDITIONS, BUSINESS; Pg. 47, 611 words, Pact on Faulty Heart-Valve OKd; Pfizer to provide $ 500 million to 55,000 users of Shiley device, By Michael Unger. STAFF WRITER, HEART; SURGERY; DEFECTIVE PRODUCT; LAWSUIT; PFIZER 20. New York Law Journal, August 20, 1992, Thursday, COURT DECISIONS; Pg. 21, 1380 words, Services Cannot Be Basis For Strict Liability Claim; Love V. Nutri/System Delaware Inc., Supreme Court, IA Part 9M, Justice Silver. 21. The New York Times, August 20, 1992, Thursday, Late Edition - Final, Section D; Page 4; Column 1; Financial Desk, 167 words, COMPANY NEWS; A GABELLI GROUP LIFTS ELJER STAKE TO 13.08% FROM 9.9%, Bloomberg Business News 22. The Recorder, August 20, 1992, Thursday, COMMENTARY; Pg. 6, 1839 words, Unpacking 'Cipollone' For Courtroom Use; The Supreme Court's treatment of tobacco liability provides framework for preemption claims applicable to a variety of product cases, THOMAS A. EATON; Thomas A. Eaton has been teaching torts, health law, product liability and workers' compensation since he became a professor at the University of Georgia School of Law in 1979. 23. The Recorder, August 20, 1992, Thursday, PATTERNS & PRACTICES; Pg. 8, 1349 words, Stopping Junk Science From Junking Up the Courtroom; Legitimacy of LEVEL 1 - - 136 STORIES expert witnesses should not be compromised by 'shake and bake' charlatans, MARVIN A. DEVLIN; Marvin A. Devlin is a partner at Long, Weinberg, Ansley & Wheeler in Atlanta. Devlin, a graduate of Harvard Law School, is a litigator specializing in medical and professional liability defense and drug and medical device product liability defense. 24. New York Law Journal, August 19, 1992, Wednesday, IN BRIEF DECISIONS OF INTEREST; Pg. 1, 236 words 25. New York Law Journal, August 19, 1992, Wednesday, COURT DECISIONS; Pg. 21, 1009 words, Maker Cannot Be Held Liable For Modified Machine; Gonzalez V. Verson AllsteelPress Co., Supreme Court, IA Part 24, Justice G. Aronin. 26. The New York Times, August 19, 1992, Wednesday, Late Edition - Final, Section D; Page 20; Column 1; National Desk, 923 words, Fullback Sues School Over Her Injury, By FELICITY BARRINGER, Special to The New York Times, WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 27. Daily Report For Executives, August 18, 1992, Tuesday, 1992 DER 160 d90, TAXATION, BUDGET AND ACCOUNTING TEXT, 31156 words, 1992 REPUBLICAN PLATFORM, "THE VISION SHARED: UNITING OUR FAMILY, OUR COUNTRY, OUR WORLD," APPROVED BY REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION AUG. 17, 1992 (TEXT) TM TM LEXIS:NEXIS® LEXIS-NEXIS® LEXIS-NEXIS® Services of Mead Data Central, Inc. Recyclable PAGE 4 LEVEL 1 - - 136 STORIES 28. Los Angeles Times, August 18, 1992, Tuesday, Home Edition, Business; Part D; Page 4; Column 1; Financial Desk, 899 words, DOW SLIPS 4.05 AS INVESTORS WAIT FOR SIGNS; MARKET OVERVIEW 29. New York Law Journal, August 18, 1992, Tuesday, IN BRIEF DECISIONS OF INTEREST; Pg. 1, 227 words 30. New York Law Journal, August 18, 1992, Tuesday, RECENTLY PUBLISHED; Practitioner Guides; Pg. 2, 339 words 31. New York Law Journal, August 18, 1992, Tuesday, COURT DECISIONS; Pg. 21, 1316 words, Products Liability Impact of Products Modifications; Ralph Van Buskirk et at., appellants-respondents, V. Frank Migliorelli et al., defendants and Gehl Co., respondent-appellant. Decided July 23, 1992. Before Mikoll, J.P.; Levine, Mercure, Crew III and Harvey, JJ. 32. The New York Times, August 18, 1992, Tuesday, Late Edition - Final, Section D; Page 4; Column 1; Financial Desk, 152 words, COMPANY NEWS; ELJER'S SHARES RISE AFTER COURT'S LIABILITY RULING, Bloomberg Business News 33. PR Newswire, August 18, 1992, Tuesday, State and Regional News, 262 words, SILICONE BREAST IMPLANT MAKER WINS FIRST DEFENSE VERDICT, WAYNE, Pa., Aug. 18 K LEVEL 1 - - 136 STORIES 34. The Washington Post, August 18, 1992, Tuesday, Final Edition, FIRST SECTION; PAGE A1, 1193 words, Framing a New Agenda; GOP Attempts to Recast Conservatism, E.J. Dionne Jr., Washington Post Staff Writer, HOUSTON, Aug. 17, 1992, ANALYSIS, NATIONAL NEWS 35. CASES DOCKETED: Subject Matter Summary Of Cases Recently Filed. Courts and Procedure., August 18, 1992, 61 U.S.L.W. 3117, 4417 words, United States Law Week, Copyright (c) 1992 The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. 36. CASES DOCKETED: Subject Matter Summary Of Cases Recently Filed. Product Safety and Liability., August 18, 1992, 61 U.S.L.W. 3126, 592 words, United States Law Week, Copyright (c) 1992 The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. 37. Aviation Week and Space Technology, August 17, 1992, EAA ANNUAL CONVENTION; Vol. 137, No. 7; Pg. 58, 1395 words, Latest Kit-Built Aircraft, New FAA Certification Rules Highlight EAA Show, EDWARD H. PHILLIPS, OSHKOSH, WI. 38. Business Insurance, August 17, 1992, SPOTLIGHT REPORT; Pg. 28, 2326 words, Meg Fletcher 39. Business Insurance, August 17, 1992, SPOTLIGHT REPORT; Pg. 20, 1975 words, Michael Bradford LEXIS:NEXIS® LEXIS-NEXIS® LEXIS-NEXIS® Services of Mead Data Central, Inc. Recyclable 27342 PAGE 5 LEVEL 1 - 136 STORIES 47. Business Insurance, August 17, 1992, Pg. 35, 7443 words, Annual directory of excess/surplus insurance writers 48. Business Insurance, August 17, 1992, Pg. 53, 24634 words, Annual directory of insurance wholesalers 49. The Connecticut Law Tribune, August 17, 1992, Pg. 10, 2581 words, Suit Foreshadows Flood of Actions Over Computer Keyboards, JARET SEIBERG 50. The Connecticut Law Tribune, August 17, 1992, Pg. 15, 577 words, State of Connecticut Judicial Branch Cast Type Codes -- June 1992 51. The Connecticut Law Tribune, August 17, 1992, Superior Court Summaries; Pg. 25, 128 words, Product Liability; PRODUCT LIABILITY * COMMERCIAL LAW, UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE 52. Industry Week, August 17, 1992, FEATURES; Industrial Relations; Pg. 22, 2522 words, THE COSTS OF WORKERS' COMP; The workers' compensation system isn't working. Employers, labor, and insurers alike grope for ways to stem out-of-control costs, BY WILLIAM H. MILLER TORT REFORM/ DATE AFT Juny '92 LEVEL 1 - 53 STORIES Forbes, August 31, 1992, LAW AND ISSUES; Pg. 42, 735 words, "I looked him in the eye and asked him", By Leslie Spencer The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, August 29, 1992, NATIONAL NEWS; Section A; Page 5, 666 words, Bush puts lawyers on trial, with Clinton as co-defendant, WASHINGTON POST, politics; elections; voting; campaigns 3. Chicago Tribune, August 28, 1992, Friday, FINAL, NEWS; Pg. 4; ZONE: M; Election '92, 366 words, Quayle says Clinton in trial lawyers' 'pocket', Associated Press, WASHINGTON 4. The Houston Chronicle, August 28, 1992, Friday, 2 STAR Edition, A; Pg. 2, 568 words, Quayle, ads attack Clinton, say he's in "pocket' of lawyers, R.G. RATCLIFFE, Houston Chronicle Austin Bureau; Staff, AUSTIN, Elections Presidential 5. Los Angeles Times, August 28, 1992, Friday, Home Edition, Part A; Page 20; Column 5; National Desk, 527 words, RECORD SHOWS TRIAL LAWYERS 'OWN BILL CLINTON, QUAYLE SAYS, By PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER, WASHINGTON 6. The New York Times, August 28, 1992, Friday, Late Edition Final, Section A; Page 16; Column 1; National Desk, 667 words, THE 1992 CAMPAIGN: The Vice TM TM LEXIS·NEXIS® LEXIS-NEXIS® LEXIS-NEXIS® Services of Mead Data Central, Inc. Recyclable PAGE 6 LEVEL 1 - 53 STORIES President; Quayle Says Letter Shows Lawyers 'Own' Clinton, By KEVIN SACK, Special to The New York Times, WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 7. USA TODAY, August 28, 1992, Friday, FINAL EDITION, NEWS; Pg. 7A, 642 words, QUAYLE, CLINTON AND LAWYERS, Richard Benedetto 8. The Washington Post, August 28, 1992, Friday, Final Edition, FIRST SECTION; PAGE A16, 1111 words, Bush, Quayle Put Lawyers in Election-Year Docket, Saundra Torry, Mark Stencel, Washington Post Staff Writers, NATIONAL NEWS 9. The Washington Times, August 28, 1992, Friday, Final Edition, Part A; NATION; Pg. A4, 732 words, Vice president says Clinton is 'in pocket of trial lawyers', Major Garrett; THE WASHINGTON TIMES 10. The National Law Journal, August 24, 1992, Pg. 16, 329 words, Woman Trouble 11. USA TODAY, August 24, 1992, Monday, FINAL EDITION, NEWS; Pg. 9A, 792 words Let's put one party in charge, Norman Ornstein 12. The New York Times, August 23, 1992, Sunday, Late Edition - Final, Section 3; Page 25; Column 1; Financial Desk, 948 words, The Executive Life; In Dead LEVEL 1 - 53 STORIES Summer, Dreams of Ski Heaven, By Michael S. Malone; Michael S. Malone writes frequently about Silicon Valley from Los Altos, Calif. 13. The Washington Post, August 20, 1992, Thursday, Final Edition, EDITORIAL; PAGE A18; LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, 369 words, Toward a Salaried Medical Service, LETTER 14. Daily Report For Executives, August 19, 1992, Wednesday, 1992 DER 161 d1, TABLE OF CONTENTS; 161., 1460 words 15. Daily Report For Executives, August 19, 1992, Wednesday, 1992 DER 161 d2, TODAY'S SUMMARIES; 161., 1097 words 16. Daily Report For Executives, August 19, 1992, Wednesday, 1992 DER 161 d18, CONGRESSIONAL AND PRESIDENTIAL ACTIVITY; 161., 364 words, Campaign '92, QUAYLE ADVOCATES TORT REFORM TO EASE LEGAL SYSTEM'S HIGH COSTS, LONG DELAYS Copyright (c) The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc., 1992, U.S. LAW WEEK - DAILY EDITION, Aug. 19, 1992 (3:30 PM) XXXXXXXXXXXXXX, 106 words, IN THIS ISSUE NEWS & ANALYSIS - CAMPAIGN '92 GOP: Quayle Advocates Tort Reform To 18 Ease Legal System's High Costs, Delays NEW COURT DECISIONS No. 22464 Nev SupCt Davidson V. Velsicol Chemical Corp. 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Business Insurance, August 17, 1992, Pg. 2, 1044 words, Study says joint and several liability to hurt economy; Report blasts S&L litigation, MARK A. HOFMANN, WASHINGTON 21. The National Law Journal, August 17, 1992, BUSINESS WATCH; Newsline; Pg. 17, 95 words, Equity Costs Up, Compiled from NLJ staff, correspondent and Associated Press reports., WASHINGTON LEVEL 1 - 53 STORIES diver 22. Chicago Tribune, August 12, 1992, Wednesday, NORTH SPORTS FINAL EDITION, CHICAGOLAND; Pg. 8; ZONE: C, 578 words, CTA seeks riders' aid against injury fraud, By Gary Washburn, Transportation writer 23. Business Insurance, August 10, 1992, PERSPECTIVES; Pg. 19, 1352 words, ASK 24 A RISK MANAGER; Overcoming the challenges of finger-pointing mentality, Susan M. Werner, director of risk management at Hardee's Food Systems Inc. in Rocky Count, N.C. 24. Crain's Chicago Business, August 10, 1992, LETTERS; Pg. 14, 250 words, Apples and oranges, Reynold E. Becker, Alliance of American Insurers, Schaumburg 25. The Connecticut Law Tribune, August 10, 1992, BEHIND THE BAR; Pg. 17, 277 words, Bowing Out, Jaret Seiberg 26. The Connecticut Law Tribune, August 10, 1992, Superior Court Summaries; Pg. 29, 101 words, Torts; TORTS, TORT REFORM ACT * PARENT AND CHILD, PARENTAL IMMUNITY * C.G.S. 852-572(f) 27. Michigan Lawyers Weekly, August 10, 1992, TRIALS AND SETTLEMENTS; Pg. 27, 475 words, Auto Negligence Catastrophic Injuries TM TM TM LEXIS:NEXIS® LEXIS-NEXIS® LEXIS·NEXIS® Services of Mead Data Central, Inc. Recyclable PAGE 8 LEVEL 1 - 53 STORIES 28. The National Law Journal, August 10, 1992, Pg. 7, 807 words, Parties and Politics at ATLA Meet, BY ANDREW BLUM, National Law Journal Staff Reporter, WASHINGTON 29. Property & Casualty/Risk & Benefits Management Edition, August 10, 1992, AGENT/BROKER; Pg. 33, 349 words, NAIB Appoints Top Execs. To Committee Chairs, BY ANGELA K. CALISE 30. Newsday, August 9, 1992, Sunday, NASSAU AND SUFFOLK EDITION, CURRENTS; Pg. 33, 195 words, Bursting the Canadian Bubble, Michael Ross. Nesconset, LETTER 31. The New York Times, August 9, 1992, Sunday, Late Edition - Final, Section 3; Page 11; Column 1; Financial Desk, 229 words, A Caution on Rationing Health Care 32. The National Journal, August 8, 1992, AT A GLANCE; A Weekly Checklist of Major Issues; Legal Affairs; Vol. 24, No. 32; Pg. 1848, 166 words, The long arm 33 of the law 33. Daily Report For Executives, August 6, 1992, Thursday, 1992 DER 152 d1, TABLE OF CONTENTS; 152., 2703 words LEVEL 1 - - 53 STORIES 34. Daily Report For Executives, August 6, 1992, Thursday, 1992 DER 152 d21, REGULATION, ECONOMICS AND LAW; 152., 427 words, Savings Institutions, LITIGATION AGAINST PROFESSIONALS WILL DAMAGE U.S. ECONOMY, STUDY SAYS 36 35 Daily Report For Executives, August 6, 1992, Thursday, 1992 DER 152 d39, REGULATION, ECONOMICS AND LAW; 152., 675 words, Product Liability, COMMITTEE HOLDS HEARING ON TORT REFORM AS SENATE NEARS EXPECTED SEPTEMBER VOTE 36. New York Law Journal, August 6, 1992, Thursday, Pg. 1, 877 words, Court Funding, Abortion Issues Confront ABA in San Francisco, EDWARD A. ADAMS 37. Los Angeles Times, August 5, 1992, Wednesday, Home Edition, Metro; Part B; Page 6; Column 1; Letters Desk, 155 words, HEALTH CARE IN U.S., CANADA, Letter to the Editor 38. New York Law Journal, August 5, 1992, Wednesday, TODAY'S NEWS UPDATE; Pg. 1, 527 words 39 PR Newswire, August 5, 1992, Wednesday, Financial News, 633 words, 40 AMERICAN TORT REFORM ASSOCIATION: SCAPEGOAT LITIGATION WILL DRAIN U.S. ECONOMY AN AVERAGE OF $17.8 BILLION ANNUALLY TM TM TM LEXIS·NEXIS® LEXIS-NEXIS® LEXIS-NEXIS® Services of Mead Data Central, Inc. Recyclable PAGE 9 LEVEL 1 - 53 STORIES 40. Copyright (c) The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc., 1992, BNA PENSIONS & BENEFITS DAILY, Aug. 3, 1992, 361 words, Texas MEDICAL LIABILITY REFORM WOULD CUT HEALTH CARE COSTS LITTLE, STUDY SAYS AUSTIN, TX (BNA) -- Changing the medical professional liability system in Texas will have minimal cost savings impact on the overall health care delivery system, according to a report by Tonn and Associates. 41. The Connecticut Law Tribune, August 3, 1992, Superior Court Summaries; Pg. 29, 92 words, Torts; TORTS, TORT REFORM ACT, JOINT TORTFEASORS 42. New Jersey Law Journal, August 3, 1992, EDITORIALS; Pg. 14, 586 words, Seventy Percent Nonsense 43 43. The National Law Journal, August 3, 1992, Pg. 1, 2010 words, Tort Tales Lash Back, BY GAIL DIANE cox, National Law Journal Staff Reporter, DENVER 44. The National Law Journal, August 3, 1992, Pg. 3, 843 words, Bill Looms as ATLA Gathers; Parties Also on Agenda, BY ANDREW BLUM, National Law Journal Staff Reporter 45. The National Law Journal, August 3, 1992, Pg. 14 60:ATLA Concerns, 346 words LEVEL 1 - 53 STORIES 46. Property & Casualty/Risk & Benefits Management Edition, August 3, 1992, RISK MANAGEMENT/EMPLOYEE BENEFITS; Risk Management Beat; Pg. 9, 995 words, What's The Best Political Party For Risk Mgrs., BY DAVID M. KATZ 47. Property & Casualty/Risk & Benefits Management Edition, August 3, 1992, Pg. 4, 505 words, Michigan Auto Rate Rollback Drive Stalled, BY COLLEEN MULCAHY 48. Insurance Information Institute Reports, August, 1992, 5225 words, FINANCIAL AND MARKET CONDITIONS: PROPERTY/CASUALTY INSURANCE 49. Insurance Information Institute Reports, August, 1992, 4651 words, MEDICAL MALPRACTICE 50. Insurance Information Institute Reports, August, 1992, 4821 words, PRODUCT LIABILITY TORT REFORM 51. Los Angeles Times, August 1, 1992, Saturday, Valley Edition, Metro; Part B; Page 1; Column 2, 836 words, RULING LIMITS DAMAGES IN MALPRACTICE SUIT; HEALTH: THE STATE HIGH COURT DECISION PREVENTS A WOMAN FROM SEEKING A PUNITIVE AWARD AGAINST A TARZANA LAB THAT OVERLOOKED SIGNS OF CANCER IN HER PAP SMEAR., By AMY PYLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER, Full Run TM TM TM LEXIS:NEXIS® LEXIS-NEXIS® LEXIS·NEXIS® Services of Mead Data Central, Inc. Recyclable PAGE 10 LEVEL 1 - 53 STORIES 52. Los Angeles Times, August 1, 1992, Saturday, Home Edition, Metro; Part B; Page 8; Column 1; Metro Desk, 319 words, WOMAN CAN'T SEEK PUNITIVE DAMAGES FOR LAB ERROR, By AMY PYLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER 53. 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