by Robert F. Parker | May 1, 2013 | Business & Commercial Litigation, Litigation
Many clients think that it advances their interests to have a “fire-breathing” lawyer, one who takes no prisoners and utilizes a “scorched earth” policy when representing them in litigation. In fact, nothing could be further from the truth. Extending professional... read more
by John P. Bushemi | Jun 22, 2011 | Business & Commercial Litigation, Litigation, News
John P. Bushemi won a unanimous jury verdict in favor of the City of Hobart Police Department in a wrongful death lawsuit. The jury determined that a Hobart patrol officer was not at fault for the death of an innocent motorist which occurred when the motorist was... read more
by Robert F. Parker | Jun 8, 2011 | Business & Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Personal Injury
Most people are aware that a drunk driver can be held legally liable to pay money damages when his or her intoxication results in the injury or death of another. But did you know that, under certain circumstances, any business or person who “furnished” alcoholic... read more
by Robert F. Parker | Apr 28, 2011 | Business & Commercial Litigation, Litigation
Sales of corporate assets have long been a legitimate method of raising capital. Sometimes, they are the only realistic way for small businesses to stave off insolvency. Yet, in the current economic climate, disappointed creditors often attempt to follow assets when... read more
by John P. Bushemi | Oct 29, 2010 | Business & Commercial Litigation, Litigation, News
John P. Bushemi has successfully won summary judgment for the City of Hobart in two recent lawsuits. In the first case, plaintiffs sued the city in Lake Superior Court for claims that the city was negligent in locating its skate park adjacent to a railroad line.... read more
by Robert F. Parker | Sep 28, 2009 | Business & Commercial Litigation, Litigation
A frequent litigation tactic by parties suing a business entity is the so-called “Apex” deposition, i.e. the deposition of a high-ranking corporate officer. Typically, the goal of an Apex deposition is not primarily to uncover information relevant to the litigation.... read more
