By: Joseph M. Leone Apparently, there is some confusion over whether recent changes to statutory recording requirements apply to the recordation of mechanic’s lien notices. On July 1, 2020, a new version of Indiana Code 32-21-2-3, which governs recording requirements for conveyances of property,… Read More >
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No, the Law Regarding Recording of Mechanic’s Lien Notices Did Not Change
Continuing Legal Education in a COVID-19 World
By: Barclay Wong The Health Care attorneys at DSV are very involved in DRI and specifically in the Medical Liability and Health Care Law Committee. The Medical Liability and Health Care Law Committee has more 1400 members nationwide and presents two seminars annually. I… Read More >
Antibody Tests DO NOT Equal COVID-19 Viral Tests: EEOC COVID-19 Guidance Updates
By: Melanie M. Dunajeski Employers everywhere are struggling to bring employees back into the workplace in a way that creates the safest environment for everyone. I wrote last month on EEOC Guidance for bringing higher risk employees back to work [“Returning Higher Risk Employees… Read More >
ISDH Issues Updated “Back on Track” Guidelines for Long-Term Care Facilities
By: Jennifer L. Strange On June 29, 2020, the Indiana State Department of Health (“ISDH”) issued updated guidelines addressing continuing COVID-19 related infection prevention and control policies, outdoor and indoor visitation, outside appointments, and internal activities/personal services. See guidelines here and here. The guidelines… Read More >
OSHA Update on Reporting and Recording Requirements for COVID-19
By: Sean T. Devenney OSHA’s guidance on COVID-19 has been fluid over the last several months and it has particularly been fluid on whether and when an employer has an obligation to record/report a COVID-19 incident as work related. As prior posts have indicated,… Read More >
Supreme Court: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act Protects LGBTQ from Employment Discrimination
By: Melanie M. Dunajeski The question: does Title VII’s prohibition of employment discrimination “because of sex” extend to gay, lesbian, and transgender employees? On June 15, 2020 the Supreme Court answered that question with a resounding “YES” in a 6 to 3 majority opinion… Read More >
Returning Higher Risk Employees to Work: EEOC COVID-19 Guidance Updates
By: Melanie M. Dunajeski Slowly, tentatively, we are returning to our workplaces following state and local COVID-19 stay at home orders targeting slowing the spread of the disease. As we do, new questions arise daily about how we as employers must respond to keep… Read More >