Question: Are “quantum meruit” and “unjust enrichment” the same legal theory in the State of Indiana? Answer: No. Indiana case law often uses the terms “quantum meruit” and “unjust enric...
Do Attorneys Need To Watch What They Say To Opposing Counsel and their clients?
Question: Do Attorneys Need To Watch What They Say To Opposing Counsel and their clients? Answer: Absolutely, or be subjected to discipline! An attorney sent a letter to opposing counsel for the child...
Is it “Judicial Misconduct” to hear a case Involving a close friend?
Question: Is it “Judicial Misconduct” to hear a case Involving a close friend? Answer: Yes, since a Judge must recuse themselves in such cases. A Judge failed to recuse and instead acted to secure...
Confidentially clause after the terms of the settlement have already been reached
Question: In the release for a personal injury case, do we need adequate consideration for a confidentially clause after the terms of the settlement have already been reached by the parties? Answer: Y...
Can a suspended attorney’s staff continued to carry on the business of law?
Question: Can a suspended attorney’s staff continued to carry on the business of law? Answer: No. To practice law is to carry on the business of an attorney at law. The practice of law is not de...
Can emergency vehicles disregard all traffic laws when responding to an emergency?
Question: Can emergency vehicles disregard all traffic laws when responding to an emergency? Answer: The operator of an emergency vehicle does not have an unqualified right to disregard traffic laws. ...
Can Judges Go To Jail & Get Suspended From The Practice Of Law?
Question: Can Judges Go To Jail & Get Suspended From The Practice Of Law? Answer: Yes! Here Is A Local Example. From January 2000 to December 2003, Respondent, Deborah Riga, served as Scherervil...
Ethics & Attorney Misconduct Are Very Important Factors To Consider When Retaining An Attorney!
Ethics & Attorney Misconduct Are Very Important Factors To Consider When Retaining An Attorney! Ask The Question, “Does The Attorney You Are Seeking To Employ Have An Ethical Background?” He...
Do Attorneys Need To Watch What They Say To Opposing Counsel?
Question: Do Attorneys Need To Watch What They Say To Opposing Counsel? Answer: Absolutely, or be subjected to discipline! In a recent case before the Indiana Supreme Court, an attorney was subject...