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
Reporting and Recording COVID-19 and OSHA-Updated as of April 13
By: Sean T. Devenney On its website, OSHA made it very clear that an employee’s COVID-19 infection could become a reportable and recordable OSHA events in certain circumstances. In particular, OSHA’s website as of April 13, 2020, provides: OSHA recordkeeping requirements at 29 CFR… Read More >
Non-Coms and Non-Solicitation Agreements: Liquidated Damages Provisions Questioned by Indiana Supreme Court
By: Melanie Dunajeski Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreements are in the news again in Indiana. On December 18, 2019, the Indiana Supreme Court issued its sharply divided 3-2 opinion in American Consulting, Inc. v. Hannum Wagle & Cline Engineering, Inc. et al, 136 N.E.3d 208 (Ind…. Read More >
House Bill 1021 – Mechanic’s Lien Discharge
By: Scott P. Fisher Representative Jerry Torr has again offered a bill that seeks to streamline the discharge of a mechanic’s lien in place of a bond. Currently, to be bonded off, a general contractor or owner (or other party) must file an action… Read More >
In Indiana, the “Blue Pencil” is Actually an Eraser
By: Melanie M. Dunajeski A frequent companion to a non-compete agreement is a non-solicitation agreement that limits a departing employee’s ability to “raid” his prior employer to staff his new employer. Both non-competition and non-solicitation agreements are considered to be in restraint of trade,… Read More >
Medical Malpractice News: Indiana Court of Appeals Determines Radiologic Technologist is Qualified to Render an Expert Opinion on Causation
By: Courtney McCormick In order to proceed with a matter in state court after a medical review panel renders an opinion in favor of a healthcare provider, a patient is required to produce an expert opinion that the healthcare provider’s conduct failed to meet… Read More >
Protecting Confidential Information–Keep Your Assets from Walking Out the Door
By: Melanie Dunajeski Many employers use a combination of Non-Competition and Confidentiality Agreements to attempt to limit post-employment unfair competition by former employees. Non-Competes have always been disfavored and subject to strict court construction against employers as a restraint of trade, but are recently… Read More >