Many years ago, I began my practice with a law firm that only represented management in labor and employment law matters. I initially described myself as a “labor lawyer.” At the time, the majority of the work I did was “traditional” labor law...
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Understanding Your Intellectual Property
A Brief Guide to Common Business Intellectual Property Assets and their Value A business’ intellectual property is among its most valuable assets. However, determining what intellectual property an entity owns and how to capitalize on the value of...
Six Tenant Tips for Leasing Space
So, you have decided to start a new business or expand your existing business, and you have found the perfect location. For most businesses, that means you will be leasing your new space. The first step in the leasing process will involve...
Are Medical Providers Entitled to Reasonable Payment For Their Time Participating in a Deposition?
Many lawyers struggle with the question of whether medical providers (or other professionals) should be paid for their time participating as witnesses in legal proceedings. Typically, the issue arises when a treating medical provider receives a...
New FTC Noncompete Rule May Change the Employment Landscape
By: Patrick S. McCarney After more than a year of deliberation about a rule first proposed in January 2023 and after consideration of more than 26,000 comments from members of the public, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) voted 3 – 2 to adopt a...
GWDS — Appellate Courts Limit Damages
Indiana has three wrongful death statutes. The General Wrongful Death Statute (“GWDS”) permits the personal representative of the decedent to bring a lawsuit on behalf of the decedent’s estate. Ind. Code § 34-23-1-1; SCI Propane, LLC v. Frederick,...
Generative AI’s Conflicts with Copyright Law
Generative artificial intelligence systems, such as ChatGPT or OpenAI, have the potential to revolutionize the world as we know it. But copyright law may slam the brakes on the generative AI revolution. Although generative AI is able to collect and...
Indiana Supreme Court 2024 commentary on “deliberate indifference” standard in correctional litigation
Courts are inundated with lawsuits by incarcerated individuals who allege their prison-based medical providers violated the 8th Amendment under the United States Constitution when they failed to provide adequate health care. While the vast majority...
Corporate Transparency Act — What You Need to Know RIGHT NOW!
By: Blair R. Vandivier and John L. Egloff We are writing to advise you of a new federal law that will affect many business entities that operate as either corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, or limited liability...
Riley Bennett Egloff Announces 2024 Super Lawyers Honorees
Riley Bennett Egloff Announces 2024 Super Lawyers Honorees 17 RBE Attorneys Recognized by Indiana Super Lawyers Indianapolis, Ind.— February 28, 2024 — Riley Bennett Egloff LLP (RBE) is pleased to announce that 17 of the Firm’s attorneys have been...
Riley Bennett Egloff Welcomes Attorney Beau Browning
Riley Bennett Egloff Welcomes Attorney Beau Browning Riley Bennett Egloff LLP (RBE) is pleased to welcome Beau Browning as an associate attorney to continue his practice of medical malpractice defense. Beau has focused on med mal defense for the...
Riley Bennett Egloff Recognized Among Best Law Firms
Riley Bennett Egloff Recognized Among Best Law Firms Indianapolis, Ind.— November 2, 2023— Riley Bennett Egloff LLP (RBE) is honored to announce that it has been recognized in thirteen categories for Best Law Firms®. This year's report includes RBE...