In an article published in the March 12, 2017 IBJ, Jim Shella recalls the 1996 Indianapolis Press Club Gridiron Dinner where now President of the United States, Donald Trump was roasted. Bryce Bennett of RBE chaired that event and introduced Mike...
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Negotiation Skills from Poker
RBE attorney Kathleen Hart recently hosted a poker tutorial event for the Pass the Torch for Women Foundation’s 500 Circle members. The event took place in the RBE building where Kathleen spoke to the attendees on negotiating skills and the rules...
Prepare for a Successful Mediation
Mediation offers something for everyone: Plaintiffs with legitimate claims have an opportunity for early compensation. Defendants exposed to an adverse judgment can promptly eliminate their contingent liability. Insurers can liquidate their...
RBE Attorneys Named “Super Lawyers”
RBE attorneys Bryce Bennett, Stephanie Chaudhary, John Egloff, Jeffrey Fecht, Elizabeth Green, Anthony Jost, Ryan Leitch, Sarah MacGill Marr, Laura Reed, James Riley, Donald Smith, and Kevin Tharp were named “Super Lawyers.” The recognition was...
“Don’t Cash that Check! – The Pitfalls of ‘Accord and Satisfaction’”
Imagine this scenario: you sell your goods or services to a customer and send an invoice, and the customer gives you a check covering only part of your invoice. If this happens, examine the check very carefully. If the check says “Full and Final...
SAFEGUARD YOUR SECRETS TO PROTECT YOUR COMPANY’S FUTURE
What is the secret to the success of your company? What have you worked hard to create, improve, perfect, and maintain? What would cause you grave concern if a competitor got ahold of your hard-earned information? Do your employees know what...
What Makes a Plaintiff Whole? Patchett v. Lee’s Impact on Medical Special Valuation
One of the purposes of tort law is to “make injured parties whole.” This is typically accomplished when a person whose negligent conduct caused injury to another party compensates the injured party for his injury. Understanding the Indiana Courts’...
RBE attorney Katie Osborne was selected to participate in the Indiana State Bar Association’s Leadership Development Academy for 2017
The Indiana State Bar Association (ISBA) today announced the Class of 2017 of its Leadership Development Academy, now entering its sixth year. The lawyers are accomplished legal practitioners who have been admitted to practice for less than 15...
Common Mistakes Made By Small Business Owners
Most small business owners know how to provide their service or product in a timely, cost‑efficient manner. They are savvy entrepreneurs and have a great business sense when it comes to working with customers. However, providing a product or...
Salary Test Ruled Unlawful
Hold the presses! A federal court in Texas has ordered that the Dept. of Labor’s rule increasing the salary threshold is unlawful. The rule was to go into effect 12/1/16 and it would have required an annual salary of $47,476 for an employee to be...
Lease Negotiations – Tips for Tenants
So you’ve decided to start a new business or expand your existing business, and you’ve found the perfect location. For most businesses, that means you’ll be leasing your new space. The first step in the leasing process will involve negotiating the...
How to Avoid Liability for Being a Good Citizen
People say that no good deed goes unpunished. Sometimes in our litigious society, this proverb becomes a reality. Fortunately, Indiana has an obscure law that protects citizens who are dragged into litigation for legitimately exercising their...