By: Melanie M. Dunajeski The Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”) wrapped up its 2017-2018 term in June without any true “blockbuster” cases, but some of the cases that they did decide will have far-reaching implications. Here are a few for your consideration…. Read More >
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Significant Cases from the U.S. Supreme Court 2017-2018 Term
The 2018 B.U.I.L.D Act: Redevelopment of Contaminated Properties
By: Erik S. Mroz On March 23, 2018, the President signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018. The law, better known as the Omnibus Spending Bill, funds the federal government through September 30, 2018. Contained within the approximately 2,300 pages of federal spending is… Read More >
Health Care Legislation Update
By: Tyler S. Lemen and Alyssa C. Hughes Summer isn’t only about the outdoors and hotdogs (though we do contend those are essential elements of the season). Every year on July 1st, the most recently passed statutes take effect. For the busy professional, we… Read More >
Indiana’s Anti-Indemnity Statute for Construction and Design Professionals
By: William E. Kelley, Jr., LEED AP Construction and design contracts almost always include some form of indemnity agreement between the parties. The basic concept is that if a contractor or designer causes damage due to negligence or breach of its contractual or legal… Read More >
NLRB General Counsel Memo Gives Employers Guidance on Work Rules
By: Melanie M. Dunajeski The pendulum swings. Employers no doubt recall the angst created by the NLRB in recent years with respect to employment policies and work rules—starting back with the 2004 Lutheran Heritage Village-Livonia decision that resulted in many common-sense employer work rules… Read More >
Medical Licensing Board Opioid Prescribing Requirements
By: Janet A. McSharar In 2014, the Indiana Medical Licensing Board passed regulations establishing standards and protocols for physicians to follow when prescribing opioids to treat their patients participating in chronic pain management programs. The regulations are intended to curb the potential for opioid… Read More >
Construction Projects for Health Care Participants: From Vision to Reality
By: Sean T. Devenney Those who have read our newsletter in the past know that it is designed to provide “quick hit” guidance and thoughts on a limited topic as a first step in helping our friends, clients and hopefully future clients (collectively “friends”)… Read More >