People are often surprised at the amount of business conducted with little more than a conversation and a handshake. But if a deal falls apart, how enforceable is it in a court of law? It’s a common misconception that if there’s no written agreement, there’s no enforceable contract. Unfortunately for […]
A lawsuit for failure to pay wages in Indiana can be costly for an employer. Under the Indiana wage payment statute, employers who do not pay employees their full wages within ten business days of a request for the wages may ultimately be made to pay the employee twice the […]
Social Security was implemented under President Roosevelt in 1935. Millions of Americans pay into the Social Security system each year, which provides benefits to retirees, disabled persons, and the families of disabled, retired or deceased workers. Unfortunately, for those seeking benefits on the basis of disability, the average wait time […]
Workers’ compensation and Social Security Disability Insurance are the country’s largest benefit programs for disabled employees. Often, an injured or ailing worker is eligible for payments through both programs at the same time. When this occurs and income exceeds an allotted threshold, Social Security payments can be “offset” or reduced. […]
Preparing to apply for Social Security disability benefits can be daunting and likely occurs when you’re already facing financial challenges. Making an appointment for a free consultation with a Social Security disability lawyer should be the first step to pursuing Social Security disability benefits. A Social Security disability lawyer can […]
As with any other form of employment, attorneys are entitled to compensation for the work they perform. Attorneys typically discuss the form of payment at the outset, before agreeing to take a case. When one party’s legal costs are ordered to be paid by the opposing party, the reasonableness of […]
Indiana real estate contract law is governed by various sections of the Indiana Code and relevant court decisions. In Song v. Iatorola, 76 N.E.3d 926 (Ind. Ct. App. 2017), the Court of Appeals of Indiana issued an opinion on rehearing that reaffirmed its prior opinion concerning a contractual and real […]