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 require employers of 100 or more employees as of November 5, 2021 to implement written policies by...
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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 seq. (“HICA”), which imposes certain requirements on contracts for home improvements on residential...
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 maximize the value you receive for the time invested by you and your attorney of choice to accomplish...
Petitioning For Modification or Withdrawal of The Probationary Status of An Indiana License
Probation is one of the most common disciplinary measures that professional licensing boards and commissions may take when adjudicating an Administrative Complaint. Ind. Code § 25-1-9-9(a). When a license is placed on probation, the licensee is...
Thirteen RBE Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2022
RBE is pleased to announce that thirteen of the Firm's attorneys have been named in multiple practice areas of law to the 2022 Edition of Best Lawyers in America© and Best Lawyers in America©: Ones to Watch list. Best Lawyers is the oldest and most...
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 accused of defrauding the company by submitting false claims—the third employee to face such...
RBE Magazine – July 2021
Issue 13We are pleased to announce the release of the thirteenth issue of RBE Magazine. We hope you enjoy the substantive legal articles written by our attorneys, along with information about our firm's community involvement and other activities.
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 risk cannot be avoided, there are some risks that subcontractors can reduce (if not eliminate) by...
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 Maurer School of Law in December of 1978, those of us who were beginning our careers believed their...
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 Indiana Code civil immunity protections for damages purportedly caused by COVID-19. Section 7 of the law...
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 each of them owning 1,000 shares of stock. Unfortunately, Mark decides to file for divorce from his...
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 2020, we all experienced dramatic changes to both our professional and personal lives. As we mark the...