A Path of Opportunity For Your Business? By: Kathleen Hart — RBE PartnerThe federal government is planning in some manner to "build it back better,"...
Update: Fifth Circuit’s Stay on OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Regulations
As a result of the Fifth Circuit’s stay on OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing regulations (ETS), OSHA announced on Friday: “OSHA has suspended...
Temporary Block on OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (sitting in New Orleans) has put a temporary block on OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”). The ETS would...
Avoiding Hiccups with “HICA” — Indiana’s Home Improvement Contract Act
Indiana home improvement contractors should be aware of the requirements of Indiana’s Home Improvement Contract Act, Indiana Code § 24-5-11-1 et...
11 Tips to Maximize the Value of Your Lawyer
The purpose of this quick read is to emphasize the importance of you being an intelligent and discerning user of legal services. Doing so will...
Carmel-based firm uncovers three separate cases of employee fraud
Article Published on IBJ.com on August 6, 2021August 6, 2021 | Susan Orr Maria Caceres, a former employee of Carmel-based Seven Corners Inc., stands...
Five Mistakes Subcontractors Commonly Make Before Signing Construction Subcontracts
Construction subcontractors assume a tremendous amount of risk with each subcontract that they sign with a prime contractor. While much of that...
Is an in-house counsel position right for you?
Let’s examine the differences between working in-house and as an associate/partner in a law firm. Back when I graduated from the Indiana University...
Medical Malpractice Claims Arising Out of COVID-19: Does the Immunity Provision Achieve its Intended Purpose?
Does the Immunity Provision Achieve its Intended Purpose?On February 18, 2021, Governor Holcomb signed Senate Bill 1, which codified into the...
Choosing The Right Type Of Buy-Sell Agreement For Your Business
Consider the following scenarios – Scenario 1: Mary, Mark, and Melinda are the sole owners of Acme Widget Company, Inc., an S-Corporation, with...
COVID-19 Changes That May Be Here to Stay
One year has passed since the Coronavirus started making headlines in our national and local communities. During the early weeks of the Spring of...
Protecting Your Business: Does Your Non-Compete Agreement Stand the Test of Time?
Non-compete agreements in the employment setting are constantly under attack. Is the agreement your business has been using up to date with the...
Smith: Your old noncompete form agreement may miss the mark
RBE Attorney Donald Smit wrote an article for the Indiana Lawyer title "Smith: Your old noncompete form agreement may miss the mark." It seems that...
Navigating Payment Disputes on Public Construction Projects
For subcontractors that make improvements to real property, navigating the strict requirements of Indiana’s mechanic’s lien statute is probably all...
Dram Shop Liability Is Not Just For Bars – Take Care When Serving Alcohol
Alcohol is a highly regulated substance. State governments often regulate who, what, when, where, and how alcohol can be produced, sold, purchased,...
Minimizing COVID Risks to Your Business: Release and Indemnity Agreements
A. Introduction For the past nine months, businesses and non-profit entities have been attempting to minimize the risks of doing business in the...
Does My Business Need (Or Need To Update) A Buy-Sell Agreement?
When a business has more than one owner, we usually recommend that the owners and the company enter into a buy-sell agreement. A buy-sell agreement...
5 Key Considerations When Seeking a Trademark
By: Jaclyn Flint — PartnerTrademarks and service marks are some of the most powerful assets available to market goods and services because they...