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 >
Are COVID-19 Related Costs Compensable as Cardinal or Constructive Changes?
By: Thad Schurter COVID-19 has increased the costs of construction at every level of the industry. Supply chain delays, worker shortages, increased PPE requirements, project suspension, and the impacts of demobilization and remobilization have all conspired to create additional expense that was unanticipated at… 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 >