Be Careful Contractors When Signing Contracts, Since You Can Assume Duties Relating To Work Of Subcontractors!!!!! In 2007, a School contracted with Kloeppel to perform work and services and to supply...
What Is “Incurred Risk” In A Civil Case?
Question: What Is “Incurred Risk” In A Civil Case? Answer: It Is A Conscious & Deliberate Course Of Conduct With Knowledge of Circumstances. TRANSPO is a public transportation corporation and ...
Statute Of Limitations Run On An Insurance Negligence Claim?
Question: When Does The Statute Of Limitations Run On An Insurance Negligence Claim? Answer: It begins To Run NO Later Than First Policy Renewal After Agent’s Alleged Representation. In 1997, the Gr...
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...
Under Indiana Law In 2014, Does A Lesbian Partner Have Parental Rights?
Question: Under Indiana Law In 2014, Does A Lesbian Partner Have Parental Rights? Answer: NO, But that could be changing as a case is going to be heard in federal court. During the course of t...
Does “Puffery” Amount to Actual Deception? Let’s see what the Indiana Supreme Court found?
Does “Puffery” Amount to Actual Deception? Let’s see what the Indiana Supreme Court found: In 2007, Defendant Hubler Nissan, Inc. placed an ad on AutoTrader.com for a 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse. ...
Are Noncompete Agreements Enforceable In Indiana? Yes, if properly limited, but not in this case!
As an independent contractor, Daniel Buffkin began working as a “sales recruiter” for Glacier Group (“Glacier”) in August 2008. Glacier provides recruiting and placement services in the field ...
What Are Punitive Damages? Who Gets What If Punitive Damages Are Awarded?
Punitive damages, sometimes known as “exemplary damages,” are intended to punish and thereby deter blameworthy conduct. They are an ancient remedy. (Note the Code of Hammurabi authorized a tenfold...
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...
What Could Happen If You Miss The Date For A Medical Malpractice Submission?
Question: What Could Happen If You Miss The Date For A Medical Malpractice Submission? Answer: Dismissal of the Claim and Legal Malpractice! In 2007, Evelyn Holmes died after suffering complications...