When Trespass Claims and Negligence Claims Collide in Developing Real Property
A recent decision by the Indiana Court of Appeals involving trespass by one property owner and negligence by another (which resulted in damages from surface
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Residential Contracting 101: The “Flow Down Clause”
A “flow-down” clause provides that a subcontractor assumes toward the builder all the duties and obligations the builder has assumed toward the homeowner. Flow-down clauses
Residential Contracting 101: Incorporation by Reference
Construction contracts come in all shapes and sizes. For commercial projects, the parties often use pre-printed contract forms such as forms promulgated by the American
How Can I Limit My Liability For Bad Work Claims?
So how can a contactor limit its liability for bad work claims? At least in Indiana, the answer depends on the type of project. For
Reminder: Accrued vacation time must be paid at termination absent a written policy to the contrary.
Today’s Indiana Court of Appeals decision in Shofstall v. International Union of Painters and Allied Trades is a reminder that accrued vacation time must be