By: Jeffrey M. Kraft Having had a bumper crop of mediations during the first quarter of this year, I have been reminded of the importance of educating clients regarding what to expect from mediation. Although many people have a general concept of what a… Read More >
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2022 Super Lawyers Announced
Congratulations to the 17 DSV attorneys nominated as Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. The nomination is attained through a process driven by peer recognition and professional achievement. Learn more about the attorneys below. Michael F. Drewry – 19 Years nominated David A. Temple –… Read More >
SCOTUS Revisits 2015 Tibble Decision to Address Breach of the Duty of Prudence Under ERISA
By: Elizabeth S. White On January 24, 2022, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision discussing the fiduciary duty of prudence plan administrators must uphold when administering defined contribution plans subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”). In this… Read More >
Indiana Supreme Court Leaves Economic Loss Doctrine Unchanged: No Carveout for Residential Construction
By: Tyler S. Lemen The Indiana Supreme Court recently considered the application of the economic loss doctrine in the context of residential construction. The Court’s opinion is notable not for what it said but for what it left unsaid. In particular, the Court overturned… Read More >
Case Update: Expansion of the Proximity Requirement for Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress Claims
By: Melanie A. Kalmbach In two recent holdings, the Indiana Supreme Court has expanded the proximity requirement with respect to claims for negligent infliction of emotional distress. At common law, recovery of damages for negligent infliction of emotional distress is only permitted in three… Read More >
Patrick A. Drewry Contributes to the 2022 ABA Construction Checklist Publication
DSV partner, Patrick A. Drewry, recently authored the chapter “Choosing a Project Delivery Method” in the American Bar Association’s publication, Construction Checklists, Second Edition: A Guide to Frequently Encountered Construction Issues. The unique collection of checklists is created by the ABA Forum on the… Read More >
SCOTUS Rules on Vaccine Mandate Challenges: What This Means for Employers
By: Elizabeth S. White On January 13, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”) ruled on two sets of challenges to the Biden Administration’s vaccination mandate. The first case, NFIB v. OSHA[1], addressed a proposed mandate by the Secretary of Labor, acting… Read More >