On January 1, 2017, Indiana joined thirteen (13) other states in recognizing series limited liability companies (“Series LLCs”).[1] Series LLCs were first introduced by the state of Delaware in 1996.[2] Now authorized by Indiana Code § 23-18.1 et...
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Indiana’s Duty to Immediately Report Child Abuse
In Indiana, an individual who has reason to believe that a child is the victim of child abuse or neglect shall make an immediate oral or written report to the Indiana Department of Child Services (“DCS”) or to a local law enforcement agency. Ind....
Indiana’s Wrongful Death Damages – A “Cheat Sheet” For What Damages Are Recoverable
UPDATE Since publishing the RBE wrongful death damages CHEAT SHEET in 2017, the Indiana Legislature amended the definition of “adult person” for purposes of Indiana’s Adult Wrongful Death Statute to include a “married individual: (A) who does not...
2017 Riley Bennett Egloff Annual Attorney Golf Outing
RBE held its annual attorney golf outing at Woodstock Club on Friday, August 4, 2017. The weather was perfect, the food and service excellent, and great camaraderie was had by all. Congratulations to Stephanie Chaudhary, Beth Green, and Don Smith...
RBE Sponsors Franciscan Health Foundation’s 31st Annual Golf Outing
Riley Bennett Egloff was a proud sponsor of the Franciscan Health Foundation’s 31st Annual Golf Outing on August 24, 2017, at Broadmoor Country Club. The event raised nearly $73,000 in support of cancer prevention and survivorship! These funds...
Attorney-client privilege and business entities: Will your attorney-client communications be protected?
Clients should understand that their communications with their attorneys are privileged, to the extent those communications were made for the purpose of giving or receiving legal advice. This means that such attorney-client communications will not...
RBE attorney Donald Smith wrote an article for The Indiana Lawyer
RBE attorney Donald Smith wrote an article for The Indiana Lawyer entitled, "Walking a Mile in His Moccasins." The article focuses on the challenges plaintiff’s and defense attorneys face when handling worker’s compensation cases. Click the link...
Protect Yourself by Understanding the Basics: Indemnity Agreements, Insurance Procurement, and Additional Insured Endorsements
Parties entering into business contracts often include provisions intended to transfer risks from one party to the other or to an insurance company. These include contracts for construction, services, product distribution, or property rental. ...
Ready or Not: Updates to Indiana’s Medical Malpractice Act Are Headed Your Way
In 2016, the Indiana legislature made significant changes to Indiana’s Medical Malpractice Act (“MMA”) to take effect on July 1, 2017, giving insurance companies and health care providers time to adapt and implement the changes. Most of the...
2017 Day at the Track
As part of a longstanding tradition, RBE partner Tony Jost hosted a client appreciation event at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 18, 2017.tjost@rbelaw.com
9 Tips for a Successful Deposition
So you received a Notice of Deposition. What is a deposition and what does that mean for you, the witness? A deposition is the legal term for a formal, recorded, question and answer session which occurs when the witness is under oath. A deposition...
RESPONDING TO INADVERTENT DISCLOSURES OF EMPLOYEE AND CONSUMER PERSONAL INFORMATION
Business owners increasingly store employee and consumer personal data in a digital format. This development holds numerous advantages for owners, including offsite storage of otherwise voluminous documents and searchable databases of...