By: Sean T. Devenney, Drewry Simmons Vornehm, LLP If you read our year end summary of Top 10 cases in Indiana for 2016, the Indiana Court of Appeals’ case of Ryan v. TCI Architects/Engineers/Contractors, Inc. et. al. was discussed. Recently, the Indiana Supreme Court vacated… Read More >
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New Indiana Supreme Court Construction Jobsite Safety Case
OSHA Delays Enforcement of New Silica Standards Until September 23, 2017
By: Sean T. Devenney, Drewry Simmons Vornehm, LLP OSHA has issued a decision to delay the enforcement of new silica exposure rules that have a significant impact on employers and employees that work around silica dust (for instance masonry contractors and those that work… Read More >
WOTUS, We Hardly Knew Ye
By: Erik S. Mroz, Drewry Simmons Vornehm, LLP In previous blog posts, I tried to explain the government’s rulemaking efforts to define (or redefine) “Waters of the United States” (or “WOTUS”) under the federal Clean Water Act. The WOTUS Rule came out last year… Read More >
Landmark 7th Circuit Decision Rules Title VII Covers Sexual Orientation Discrimination Based on Sex
By: Shelbie J. Luna, Drewry Simmons Vornehm, LLP On Tuesday, the 7th Circuit ruled that Title VII, which by federal statute prohibits discrimination in the workplace based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin, now also covers sexual orientation as a form of… Read More >
Contractor ‘Blacklisting Rule’ Killed Under the Congressional Review Act
By: Melanie M. Dunajeski, Drewry Simmons Vornehm, LLP Back in 2014, then President Obama issued an Executive Order – “Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces” – requiring federal contractors to disclose violations of labor laws going back three years, and to create transparency with respect… Read More >
Multi-State Contractors: The Decline of Federal Regulations – A Good Thing?
By: Sean T. Devenney, Drewry Simmons Vornehm, LLP In the abstract, many construction company owners may be excited with the Trump Administration’s position to minimize the reach of Federal regulation and Federal regulatory actors. The Trump Administration’s stated goal is to reduce the reach… Read More >
What Is a “Service Animal” Anyway?
By: Melanie M. Dunajeski, Drewry Simmons Vornehm, LLP Most people are familiar with the use of Guide Dogs for the Blind, but are less familiar with other animals that are increasingly being used to assist people with disabilities, such as diabetic alert dogs and… Read More >