When the State of Indiana files an Administrative Complaint against the holder of a professional license, the Board governing the licensee will set...
You Can Bet on It: Sports Gambling Legislation in Indiana and Beyond
It is no secret that gambling has always been a popular and important aspect of professional and amateur athletics across the United States. ...
Should an Employer Contest Claims for Unemployment Compensation Benefits?
Your Company’s delivery driver is caught drinking a beer while in the Company’s truck in the Company’s parking lot during his work break. The...
Hart: Trade secret protection requires customized measures
A trade secret is a statutorily created form of intellectual property that exists only when its owner takes “reasonable” measures to protect it from...
Why You Should Complete (Or Update) Your Estate Plans Today
Regardless of whether you are single or married, have children or not, are working or retired, or have significant assets or none, there are many...
The Worker’s Compensation Act Changes Again On January 1, 2019
Additional changes to the Worker’s Compensation Act of Indiana (the “Act”) are coming on January 1, 2019. Two new sections have been added to the...
Navigating Indiana’s Medical Malpractice Act Statute of Limitations
Indiana’s Medical Malpractice Act (“Act”) statute of limitations for pursuing a claim against a qualified health care provider reads as follows: (a)...
What Does The Liability Section Of Your Homeowner’s Policy Cover?
Most homeowners obtain a homeowner’s insurance policy to cover loss or damage to their homes. They know that the property is covered and they may...
Buying a Business or Buying Trouble? – 4 Tips to Minimize Risk
Buying a business should not be like buying a used car. While it may be common for someone to buy a used car “as-is,” it would be highly unusual...
Indiana Makes Significant Changes to End of Life Health Care Decisions And Medical Consent Laws
On March 13, 2018, the Indiana Governor signed House Bill 1119 into law after it was approved by unanimous votes in the Indiana Legislature. HB1119...
What Indiana Employers Need to Know When Settling Worker’s Compensation Claims
Indiana Code § 22-3-2-15 permits an injured employee or his dependents and an employer to enter into a full and final settlement agreement which...
THE WORKER’S COMPENSATION ACT CHANGES JULY 1
Changes to the Worker’s Compensation Act of Indiana (the “Act”) are coming on July 1, 2018. Often, this is the date that changes in the values of...
Summary Medical License Suspensions: High Stakes – Low Due Process Requirements
In extreme circumstances, the boards and committees regulating licensed medical and healthcare professionals may suspend a practitioner’s license...
EMPLOYMENT LAW ALERT: Supreme Court Decision Lightens Employer Burden in FLSA Disputes
On April 2, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion which may have long-lasting effects on wage and hour law. The dispute in Encino...
Medical malpractice or ordinary negligence? A primer for understanding the scope and impact of the Medical Malpractice Act.
A patient suffers an injury while receiving treatment from a health care provider. The patient alleges that the injury was the result of the...
WHY CAN’T WE ALL JUST WORK TOGETHER? – A Client-Centered Approach to Working with Business Advisors
Small business owners are often so busy working in their business that they neglect to work on their business. More than ever, in these complex and...
You Received a Consumer Complaint from the Office of the Indiana Attorney General, Now What?
The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (“IPLA”) regulates 40 licensed professions in the State of Indiana, everything from auctioneers to funeral...
‘Tis the Season…(to review your restrictive employment agreements)
To get your New Year off to a good start, we suggest you consider entering into restrictive employment agreements with key employees to protect your...