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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

Failure to Warn Lawsuit Draws Attention to Indiana Products Liability Claims The state of New Mexico has recently filed suit against major company Johnson & Johnson, alleging that the company misled consumers about the…
Nursing Home Fraud Can Suspend the Statute of Limitations in Indiana Abuse and Neglect Cases In Indiana, nursing home abuse and neglect victims have the right to sue a facility when injuries or premature death occur as a result of an…
The Two Theories of Employer Liability in Indiana Personal Injury Lawsuits In many personal injury lawsuits, one of the most important decisions that must be made is which parties to name in the lawsuit. Indeed, in many…