According to a New York Times article, “Justices Hear Appeal of Ex-Chief of Enron”, Enron’s former CEO, Jeffrey K. Skilling, was attempting to overturn his conviction based on improper jury selection. Skilling’s lawyer, Sri Srinivasan, spent about 20 minutes of … Continue reading
Category Archives: Business Law
Consumers Beware: Insurance Carriers Not Liable for Failing to Explain Policy Terms
In a recent Indiana Court of Appeals case, Donald and Sandra Myers v. Andrew Yoder, et al., insurance companies were not held liable for failing to advise consumers of basic policy terms. The Court reiterated an earlier decision and reasoned … Continue reading
New Credit Card Law Failed Economics 101
As promised, the Obama Administration was able to get Congress to finally pass a law regulating the unscrupulous practices of credit card companies. The Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2010 that went into effect today seeks to … Continue reading
Indiana Court of Appeals: Golfers Owe No Duty to Other Golf "Participants"
In an appeal yesterday, Cassie E. Pfenning v. Joseph E. Lineman, Whitey’s 31 Club, Inc., Marion Elks Country Club Lodge #195, and The Estate of Jerry A. Jones, No. 27A02-0905-CV-444, the Indiana Court of Appeals applied the well-settled rule that … Continue reading
Blogging Special Feature: Keep it Local in Northwest Indiana, and Save Money on Your Insurance Needs
Even amidst the buzz of the mega-companies these days such as, “So easy a caveman could do it,” “15 minutes could save you 15% on your car insurance,” and, “You’re in good hands with Allstate,” there are still people who … Continue reading
Blogging Special Feature: Are You Paying Too Much?
Dave Woodson (“Mad Mortgage Machine”), an Indiana mortgage broker, explains the ins and outs of the real estate market on his well developed, easy to navigate site. If you are interested in simply learning more about real estate opportunities, or … Continue reading
Justices Split on Transfer of Noncompete Case
Indiana Lawyer ArticleTwo Indiana Supreme Court justices disagreed with their colleagues in not accepting an appeal, finding that a ruling from the state’s intermediate appellate court muddled caselaw on medical business and noncompete agreements, and significantly jeopardizes the public’s access … Continue reading
IN COA: Store Not a Beneficiary of Letters of Credit
Indiana Lawyer ArticleThe Indiana Court of Appeals ruled a department store has no rights derived from letters of credit between a bank and the man developing the site for a new store location.
SCOTUS Orders Dismissal for Chrysler Case
Indiana Lawyer ArticleThe U.S. Supreme Court took a look at Chrysler’s bankruptcy, but decided that the issue is moot and remanded it to the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals with instructions to dismiss the case.
Judges Reverse Insurance Double Credit
Indiana Lawyer ArticleA trial court erred when it issued a mother two health insurance credits instead of one, which led to a miscalculation of the child support owed between the parents, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled today.
