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Punishment or compensation? Indiana Supreme Court decision guides enforceability of liquidated damages provisions in employment contracts The Indiana Supreme Court recently provided important guidance for employers looking to hold employees accountable for breaching non-solicitation…
Seventh Circuit Narrows ADA Protection for Obese Employees: Shell v. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company Employers often express concern about obese employees in physically demanding jobs or jobs that involve driving a motor vehicle. Obesity causes…
"Denied! Rural California Telephone Companies Requests for Higher Cost of Capital are Refused" – Ponderosa Telephone Co., et al v. California Public Utilities Commission A California court of appeals recently held that utility companies operating in rural areas of the state do not collect a higher cost of capital, also…

Seventh Circuit Finds Coverage "Illusory" in Commercial E&O Policy In an opinion handed down on September 23, 2019, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has held that an exclusion for…
Providing Timely Notice of Tort Claims Tort Claim Notice is Critical to Preserve Rights The Indiana Tort Claims Act (I.C. 34-13-3 et seq.) requires that notice must be filed before a…
The Civil Justice System: Protecting Your Family

Winter Weather Car Accidents in Indiana Those who have lived through an Indiana winter know that driving during the winter months can be a challenging experience. As a whole, Indiana gets…
Expert Witnesses in Indiana Product Liability Lawsuits Witnesses are an integral part of almost every Indiana personal injury lawsuit; however, in most cases, the law limits this testimony to what the…
Officials Determining if Tesla's Autopilot Function was Activated During Fatal Indiana Accident The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is beginning its investigation of whether a vehicle manufactured by Tesla had its autopilot…