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...
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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...
Protecting Your Business: Does Your Non-Compete Agreement Stand the Test of Time?
Non-compete agreements in the employment setting are constantly under attack. Is the agreement your business has been using up to date with the current state of the law? Don Smith explains.dsmith@rbelaw.com Author Donald S. Smith Don Smith limits...
Smith: Your old noncompete form agreement may miss the mark
RBE Attorney Donald Smit wrote an article for the Indiana Lawyer title "Smith: Your old noncompete form agreement may miss the mark." It seems that little in employment law stays the same. For instance, cases over the past two decades have eroded...
Seventeen Riley Bennett Egloff Attorneys Named 2021 “Super Lawyers” and “Rising Stars”
Riley Bennett Egloff is proud to announce that Thomson Reuters recognized ten of its attorneys as “Super Lawyers” and seven others as “Rising Stars." The awards were announced in Indianapolis Monthly’s March 2021 issue as well as Super Lawyers...
Navigating Payment Disputes on Public Construction Projects
For subcontractors that make improvements to real property, navigating the strict requirements of Indiana’s mechanic’s lien statute is probably all too familiar. However, when the government owns the construction project, mechanic’s liens are not...
Dram Shop Liability Is Not Just For Bars – Take Care When Serving Alcohol
Alcohol is a highly regulated substance. State governments often regulate who, what, when, where, and how alcohol can be produced, sold, purchased, and consumed. For example, many states have “dram shop” laws which regulate when a bar (also known...
Workplace Covid-19 Exposure and Infection Claims. What Employers Need to Know.
For the past ten months, the world has dealt with the reality of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). At the time of publishing this article, over 19 million cases have been reported in the United States, with approximately 500,000 of those in...
Minimizing COVID Risks to Your Business: Release and Indemnity Agreements
A. Introduction For the past nine months, businesses and non-profit entities have been attempting to minimize the risks of doing business in the midst of the COVID pandemic. The steps to minimize such risks will be required for the months to come...