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Federal District Court Issues Nationwide Injunction
Yesterday, a federal district court in Texas issued a nationwide injunction prohibiting the Federal Trade Commission from implementing its rule...
Manufacturers: Issues that May Lead to Union Organizing Activity
Many years ago, I began my practice with a law firm that only represented management in labor and employment law matters. I initially described...
Understanding Your Intellectual Property
A Brief Guide to Common Business Intellectual Property Assets and their Value A business’ intellectual property is among its most valuable assets....
Six Tenant Tips for Leasing Space
So, you have decided to start a new business or expand your existing business, and you have found the perfect location. For most businesses, that...
Are Medical Providers Entitled to Reasonable Payment For Their Time Participating in a Deposition?
Many lawyers struggle with the question of whether medical providers (or other professionals) should be paid for their time participating as...
New FTC Noncompete Rule May Change the Employment Landscape
By: Patrick S. McCarney After more than a year of deliberation about a rule first proposed in January 2023 and after consideration of more than...
GWDS — Appellate Courts Limit Damages
Indiana has three wrongful death statutes. The General Wrongful Death Statute (“GWDS”) permits the personal representative of the decedent to bring...
Generative AI’s Conflicts with Copyright Law
Generative artificial intelligence systems, such as ChatGPT or OpenAI, have the potential to revolutionize the world as we know it. But copyright...
Indiana Supreme Court 2024 commentary on “deliberate indifference” standard in correctional litigation
Courts are inundated with lawsuits by incarcerated individuals who allege their prison-based medical providers violated the 8th Amendment under the...
Corporate Transparency Act — What You Need to Know RIGHT NOW!
By: Blair R. Vandivier and John L. Egloff We are writing to advise you of a new federal law that will affect many business entities that operate as...
Employment Noncompete Agreements Under Attack
Noncompete agreements have been used for years by employers to protect themselves from employees who might otherwise hurt their business by working...
Construction Lien Waivers: Signers Beware
By Kevin N. Tharp — RBE Partner As the end of a calendar month approaches, construction subcontractors finish preparing and submitting their monthly...
Working with IDOI Yields Favorable Results for RBE Clients
By: J. Mark McKinzie — RBE Partner The second quarter of 2023 resulted in Riley Bennett Egloff obtaining two significant results for separate...
Federal Trade Commission Takes Step to Ban Most Non-Compete Agreements Nationwide
By Patrick S. McCarney - RBE Attorney The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) recently announced that it plans to ban most non-compete agreements...
Five Reasons Why You Should Involve your Attorneys Early in Your Business Transactions
By Patrick S. McCarney — RBE Attorney Business transactions come in all shapes and sizes. Buying or selling a business (or the assets of a...
Closing Mergers and Acquisitions: The Importance of Disclosure Schedules
Having closed dozens of mergers and acquisitions, I’ve yet to encounter anyone who likes preparing or reviewing disclosure schedules. They take a...
4 Things to Consider When Forming Your Entity Online
By: Ryan L. Leitch — RBE PartnerEfficient and easy access to online services provides many benefits to business owners. For example, it is...