Most people go through life with little to no interaction with the bankruptcy court system. Those that do are usually voluntary players, like individual debtors who choose to file a bankruptcy case or lenders who know that losses are part of the business. However, sometimes a small business or an individual is pulled into someone…
Read MoreEstate administration can seem overwhelming, but understanding the process can significantlyease the burden during a difficult time. Our team recognizes the importance of guiding familiesthrough these complexities with compassion and expertise. This type of administration involves managing a deceased person’s assets, paying debts, anddistributing the remaining property according to the will or state law if…
Read MoreHave you said or have you heard someone else say something like, “When I die, all of my assets will go to my spouse and then my children, so I don’t need to worry about doing a will.” This is a very common misconception. And it can lead to confusion, disagreements, costs, and ultimately that…
Read MoreIn Indiana, an action for medical malpractice is initiated when the patient, or plaintiff, files a proposed complaint with the Indiana Department of Insurance alleging: (1) the defendant health care provider(s) owed a duty to the plaintiff; (2) there was a breach of that duty; and (3) a breach of that duty proximately caused the…
Read MoreCorporations often hire outside legal counsel to conduct investigations for several important reasons: Impartiality and Objectivity: Outside counsel can provide an unbiased perspective, which is crucial for ensuring the investigation is conducted fairly and without any internal conflicts of interest. This impartiality helps in presenting findings that are credible and trustworthy and based on facts…
Read MoreJurisdiction: With a few exceptions, the proper forum for a medical malpractice case is before the Indiana Department of Insurance. In a medical malpractice action where a medical review panel has yet to issue a written opinion, a trial court has limited jurisdiction, which includes the jurisdiction to rule upon issues not preserved for the…
Read MoreTime is of the essence when it comes to filing mechanic’s liens in Indiana. A mechanic’s lien is a lien placed on real property for the nonpayment of labor or materials. The mechanic’s lien has longstanding history in Indiana law. The Indiana Supreme Court has identified the mechanic’s lien as “a statutory tool to help…
Read MoreCourts have longtime been addressing the issue of harassment in the workplace, but it is still a credible, ongoing issue. In Fiscal Year 2023 alone, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission received 81,055 charges of workplace discrimination. Discrimination and harassment disrupt the workplace by creating an environment that fosters mistrust, reduces morale, and hinders…
Read MoreIf you have been in a car accident and experienced a slip and fall and sustained injuries, you may receive an offer of compensation for those injuries. The offer may seem reasonable to you, or it may seem like it is one-time offer that will be taken away if you delay any further. You may…
Read MoreThe Small Business Administration (SBA) is an agency in the US Government that provides loan guaranties to banks that allows them to provide financial help to small businesses. This lets lenders give loans to small businesses that might otherwise be too risky without this additional level of insurance. The most common SBA loan is called…
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