Employment
Lawsuit challenges ‘guns in the workplace’ statutes
September 20, 2012
IL StaffA Carmel attorney has filed a lawsuit claiming a Morgan County security company has violated laws that prohibit most employers
from asking whether an employee owns, possesses, uses or transports firearms and from preventing employees from having a gun
locked up and out-of-sight in their vehicles.
MoreMalpractice complaint hinges on claim of apparent agency
September 19, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals concluded Wednesday that a Bartholomew Superior judge did not err in denying partial summary
judgment on the issue of whether two physicians working as independent contractors were the apparent agents of Columbus Regional
Hospital.
MoreCourt orders more proceedings on suit involving former Junior Achievement VP
September 5, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Tuesday had to determine how best to read Section 510 of the Employment Retirement Income
Security Act of 1974 to rule whether a former vice president of Junior Achievement of Central Indiana was fired because of
his protests about the company’s failure to deposit money into his retirement account.
MoreWorker’s Compensation Act doesn’t give board ability to decide contract construction issue
September 4, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals ruled that a Hamilton Superior Judge erred in granting an injured worker’s motion to dismiss
a company’s action on whether it was liable to pay workers’ compensation to the injured man, who worked for another
company.
More7th Circuit affirms ruling against fired employee
August 3, 2012
Jennifer NelsonCarrier Corp. had an “honest suspicion” that one of its employees was abusing his leave under the Family Medical
Leave Act, so the District Court was correct in granting summary judgment for Carrier in the fired employee’s lawsuit.
MoreCourt rules for Indianapolis Housing Agency in suit brought by ex-employee
July 24, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment for the Indianapolis Housing Agency, finding the agency had a qualified
privilege to report an employee’s suspected criminal conduct while on the job.
More7th Circuit certifies questions for Kansas Supreme Court
July 12, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals was unable to determine under Kansas law how that state’s Supreme Court would rule
on whether FedEx drivers are employees or independent contractors, so the court sent two certified questions to the Kansas
justices.
MoreCourt upholds judgment in favor of Cedar Lake
June 29, 2012
Jennifer NelsonA fired employee’s claim that he had a constitutionally protected interest in his job with the Town of Cedar Lake and
that he was entitled to due process before being fired failed on appeal.
More7th Circuit affirms summary judgment for employer in FMLA suit
June 28, 2012
Dave StaffordAn employer was within its rights to terminate an employee who attempted to take off work under the Family and Medical Leave
Act but then sought no treatment, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Thursday.
MoreJudges reduce award of damages to fired school employee
June 18, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals ruled that a fired bus driver and custodian for Peru Community Schools is entitled to damages
for wrongful termination, but not the $175,000 a jury awarded him.
MoreProposals would add visas for STEM workers
June 6, 2012
Dave StaffordHighly skilled immigrants are the focus of 2 bills introduced in Congress.
MoreRolls-Royce must answer federal whistleblower suit on military engines
June 5, 2012
Dave StaffordRolls-Royce must answer whistleblowers’ allegations that the company violated manufacturing standards, concealed defects
in military aircraft engines, and retaliated against workers who raised concerns, a federal judge ruled Monday.
MoreJustices deny rehearing in state back-pay case
May 17, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThree of the five Indiana Supreme Court justices declined to reconsider their decision to cut the amount of back pay certain
state employees could receive.
MoreChanging, walking to workstations not compensable acts
May 9, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryThe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that employees asking to be compensated for changing into safety clothing and walking
to their work stations are undermining the efforts of the union that represents them.
More7th Circuit rules Lilly sales reps not entitled to overtime
May 9, 2012
Jennifer NelsonPharmaceutical sales representatives from Eli Lilly & Co. and Abbott Laboratories were properly classified by their employers
under the administrative exemption to the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act, the 7th Circuit Court of
Appeals ruled. The lawsuit brought by employees of both companies raised an issue of first impression for the Circuit court.
MoreIndiana justices take 2 cases
April 30, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case filed by a fired professor at the University of Evansville against the
school.
MoreCOA rules in favor of chamber in breach of contract dispute
April 30, 2012
Jennifer NelsonIn its decision ordering summary judgment be entered in favor of the Brownsburg Chamber of Commerce in a lawsuit involving
damages to a former employee, the Indiana Court of Appeals adopted the proposition that damages for breach of notice provisions
are limited to compensation for the notice period.
MoreCatholic school teacher claims termination due to fertility treatments
April 25, 2012
Jennifer NelsonA Fort Wayne teacher whose contract at St. Vincent de Paul School was not renewed last year claims it was because she is undergoing
fertility treatment.
MoreAppellate court reverses ALJ in unemployment claim
April 24, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryThe Indiana Court of Appeals held that a company was not obligated to continue employing a driver who lost consciousness behind
the wheel, but because he holds no fault for that incident, he is eligible for unemployment benefits.
MoreSummary judgment affirmed in favor of attorney
April 5, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryAn attorney who withdrew as counsel for two related family-owned businesses did not make false and defamatory statements in
explaining his withdrawal, the Indiana Court of Appeals held.
MoreSupreme Court examines Indiana's blacklisting statute
March 22, 2012
Michael HoskinsIn declaring precedent from 1904 bad law, the Indiana Supreme Court has determined that individuals who’ve voluntarily
left employment can pursue a claim against their former employers under the state’s blacklisting statute.
MoreAppellate court reverses trial court in union labor dispute
March 15, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryThe Indiana Court of Appeals has reversed a trial court that had determined an arbitrator exceeded his powers when he found
in favor of a labor union.
MoreCOA: Department of Labor should review claim
March 5, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals found that a woman’s lawsuit for unpaid wages should have first been brought before the
Indiana Department of Labor before she filed her action.
MoreUnion sues over right-to-work law
February 23, 2012
Jennifer NelsonA northern Indiana labor organization has filed a lawsuit against Gov. Mitch Daniels and other state actors over the recent
enactment of legislation that made Indiana a “right-to-work” state.
MoreCOA upholds judgment in favor of employer in wrongful termination suit
February 21, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment in favor of the Indiana Department of Insurance in a lawsuit filed
by a former employee claiming wrongful termination.
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vagueness cannot challenged, so let's write all laws vaguely and throw the constitution out the window.Even if the court is operating under a particular law, if they don't it they will change it to their liking. What a joke!!!
Two convictions becomes one conviction with exactly the same sentence, only it is not clear wheter or not that sentence will be 18 months, 120 months or 138 months. Actually if the guns were in a home, whether or not they were his, he is protected under the 2nd amendment. Jurors need to learn the law and the constitution before judging others. The cour5ts need to do this as well.
With all due respect, Rick, I think you probably would be making a mistake by going to law school. The job market for attorneys is so saturated, you may well find yourself unemployed and with a lot of debt. You mention law would be a good supplement to your skills. True. But employers unfortunately don't value that. You will find that a law degree may well pigeonhole you into an attorney slot and limit career options. If you have a good job now I would hold onto that. As an attorney, you may well end up making less with the aforementioned debt.
Jack, I was only responding to bill's comment of tying everybody in government together. I agree with you though, it takes one bad apple to ruin the bunch.. As in any profession. What's truly unfair is when somebody violates someone's trust and takes complete advantage of someone
John’s comment is unfair. The majority of attorneys can be trusted. Unfortunately, all it takes is one greedy, unscrupulous, immoral attorney to jade the public.