Legal Insights
FTC Ban on Non-Compete Agreements Struck Down by Texas District Court
A Texas federal judge recently struck down the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) nationwide ban on non-compete agreements, a rule that was set to take effect on September 4, 2024. The case, Ryan LLC v. FTC, was brought before the Northern District of Texas, where Judge Ada Brown ruled that the FTC exceeded its authority under...
Landowner’s Duty to Ensure Patron Safety from Criminal Acts
October, 2023 What duties do landowners owe to customers and patrons of their establishments? What about the criminal acts of a third-party: is a landowner also responsible for those? These are questions that local business owners face on a frequent basis when they are confronted with situations that produce unique challenges. As a general rule,...
Changing Child Support Obligations
September, 2023 After a court enters an order on a Divorce Decree or Dissolution Agreement, many parents believe they are being short-changed with respect to child support payments. Others feel they pay too much. Parents are frequently conflicted over these issues and want the best for their children while keeping a level playing field between...
Applying Prospective Statutes Retroactively: A New Take on Expungements
August, 2023 Indiana’s Expungement Statute gives those who have been convicted of a crime a second chance at employment and other meaningful opportunities. Though not all crimes are expungable (removed and/or sealed from a criminal record), Indiana’s statute prohibits employers and other organizations from discriminating against a person who has expunged a variety of convictions...
Minimizing Conflicts During Custody Disputes in the Digital Age
July, 2023 For many families who find themselves in the middle of a custody or parenting time dispute, communicating and co-parenting can be contentious. The sheer battle to keep two sets of families on the same page may seem insurmountable. When Mom and Dad struggle to communicate, the unintended victims of such chaos oftentimes are...
Negligent Hiring Liability
June, 2023 Can an employer be held liable for both negligent hiring AND respondeat superior? In Sedam v. 2JR Pizza Enterprises, LLC, 84 N.E.3d 1174 (Ind. 2017), the Supreme Court of Indiana reaffirmed Tindall v. Enderle, 320 N.E.2d 764 (Ind. Ct. App. 1974), a case which precludes a cause of action for negligent hiring when...
