Section 253(c) of the Communications Act, as amended in 1996, prohibits any “state or local statute or regulation, or other state or local legal requirement” to “have the effect of prohibiting the ability of any entity to provide interstate or intrastate telecommunications” including wireless communications. This is commonly referred to as local government having barriers to entry. The FCC is…
On December 16, 2016, the Court of Appeals found that “the reasonable necessity of an intersection expansion outweighed whatever injurious effect that expansion would have on an electric utility’s enjoyment of its easement.” Duke Energy Indiana, LLC v. City of Franklin, 41A01-1607-CT-1549, at 23. Duke Energy Indiana, LLC (“Duke”) had an easement for the transmission of electrical energy in the…
The San Francisco Chronicle reports the filing of the first lawsuit arising out of the tragic Ghost Ship fire earlier this month. Details here: Families of 2 Oakland warehouse fire victims file 1st lawsuits.
Parr Richey partners Mike Schultz and Jim Buddenbaum are closely watching the fire investigation, including the origin and cause determination, of the tragic and devastating fire at the warehouse party in Oakland, California.
Trees can be assets or a nuisance, depending on one’s perspective and situation. While they may provide shade, privacy or other value to one person, they may interfere with a neighbor’s enjoyment and safe use of his own property. Questions often arise about the ownership of trees growing on or near the boundary between adjoining properties. Which landowner is responsible…
Up to par Few people would be as qualified as a Lebanon-based litigation attorney, who is also an Indiana Golf Hall of Fame member and Crooked Stick Golf Club member, to co-chair the 2016 BMW Championship at Crooked Stick Golf Club in Carmel Sept. 6-11. Read More
In the recent case of Parkview Hospital, Inc. v. Frost, which is now before the Indiana Supreme Court, the issue of the reasonableness of hospital charges in the context of a contested hospital lien is addressed and may pose some issues with a hospital’s chargemaster. Frost was seriously injured in a motorcycle collision and was uninsured and incurred $625,117.66 in…
Indiana has just been clobbered – again – by fierce, widespread tornadoes. The website of the National Weather Service has excellent data you can review to track the history of the storms and the damage they caused in your area. For example, visit: http://www.weather.gov/ind/august242016severeWhen the time comes to finalize your claim with your commercial or homeowners insurance carrier for the…
It’s an unlucky number for a lucky sports trick – 13 holes in one. Kent Frandsen only gives luck partial credit. “The better you are, the more likely you are to make one. It’s that simple,” said Frandsen, 65, who holed his first ace at age 18 and his 13th two years ago. “It takes luck to make the shot. But if…
On June 21, 2016 the FAA issued its final rule on small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) codified at 14 C.F.R. Parts 107 (Parts 21, 43, 61, 91, 101, 107, 119, 133, and 183 are also impacted). The primary effect of this final rule is that commercial use of qualified small UAS that are operated in accordance with the sUAS rule…