Not only can an employer face civil charges for not complying with state and federal laws regarding employees’ wages, they can also face criminal charges. As was the case for David Roark of D. Roark Drywall LLC, an Indianapolis drywall contractor in 2013. Within certain industries there will be specific […]
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Credit Reporting Changes And The Impact On YOU (the consumer)
Credit reports are essential to everyday life for Americans, because they directly affect one’s credit score which in turn affects one’s ability to obtain a mortgage, student loan, business loan, insurance, and even the associated interest to accrue. Unfortunately for millions of Americans, credit reports can be frustrating when an error […]
Indiana Common Construction Wage Act Repealed Effective July 1, 2015
The Indiana Common Construction Wage Act (“CCWA”) was first established in 1935.[1] The primary purpose was to avoid out of state contractors from undercutting Indiana contractors on construction bid projects, where out of state contractors typically would hire cheaper and less-skilled laborers.[2] Another primary goal was to increase the middle […]
6 Year Statute Of Limitations Applies To Fixtures Including Underground Utilities
When deciding whether to file a suit against a party, an important consideration to always keep in mind is, “what is the statute of limitations that applies to this claim?” This is relevant because, if the statute of limitations has already run, then a party might be barred from bringing […]
Law Update: Indiana Call Before You Dig Statute Was Amended Beginning in July 2014
Some people may not be aware that when you intend to dig that you need to call and notify Indiana’s Underground Plant Protection Service (IUPPS) a.k.a. Indiana 811; this is to ensure that you do not interfere or damage the property of a utility company, which may have a legally […]
Bankruptcy Appeal Determines Unknown and Unlisted Debts Are Discharged In Bankrupcy
Bankruptcy matters can be mentally and financially frustrating, especially when they involve the state court and bankruptcy court concurrently. Julie Camden of Camden & Meridew, P.C. recently litigated Muirs v. McWilliams, 517 B.R. 132 (S.D. Ind. 2014), in state and bankruptcy court, and successfully prevailed on her appeal in the […]
Identity Theft: The Lurking Shark Of The Electronic Age
Advances in technology are driving our society towards a new predominantly electronic world. With advances in nearly every field, and the realization of technologies that only a decade ago seemed to be science fiction, there are a great deal of beneficial developments. But with these advances towards an electronic world, […]
Five Things Most Attorneys Wish Everyone Knew
1) Facts are important. Favorable facts make it much easier to obtain the desired outcome. It is equally important that the client communicate all facts to her attorney. The more organized and detailed manner that a client convey facts to her attorney the more efficiently the attorney can represent the […]