BCC Partner and Chair of BCC’s Litigation Practice Group, Robert F. Parker, recently obtained a summary judgment in favor of a client concerning the question of whether a principal of a professional corporation could be held personally liable...
Litigation
Waiver of Attorney/Client Privilege By Inadvertent Disclosure
Oops! Can be a problem! The source of the attorney-client privilege is found in the Indiana statutes at IC § 34-46-3-1: [T]he following persons shall not be required to testify regarding the following communications: Attorneys, as to...
Commercial Real Estate Broker Lien Act
Effective July 1, 2006, Indiana created a new lien right for commercial real estate brokers. The new lien applies to all written agreements entered into after June 30, 2006 for the sale or lease of commercial property. Commercial property, for...
At Will Employment Worker’s Compensation and Termination
Indiana remains an “at will” employment state which doctrine provides if there is no definite term of employment, an employer may discharge the employee at any time with or without cause. Over the years there have been challenges to the...
Mechanic’s Liens: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt!
The mechanic’s lien remedy is a powerful tool that allows a general contractor, subcontractor or material supplier recover for the labor or materials they provide to a job. However, strict adherence to applicable time frames is necessary to...