In May of 2021, Indiana University issued a requirement that all students must receive a COVID-19 vaccination before returning to campus. Some students took issue with this requirement, resulting in a 55 page lawsuit alleging that the university’s new requirement violated both the U.S. Constitution and the State’s earlier ruling prohibiting the use of “vaccine passports” to indicate or prove a person’s vaccination status.
Indiana...
Across the country COVID restrictions have forced businesses and schools to shut down and/or operate remotely. Small businesses have been impacted the most by these restrictions, and as the world begins to consider reopening concerns are rising over the idea of COVID lawsuits. While large companies like Amazon and Walmart can likely afford to pay out any necessary settlements or verdicts, smaller businesses could go under after facing litigation...
According to Indiana dog bite laws, all it takes is one bite to determine negligence. Aside from the fact that there’s a statute of limitations in Indiana—two years max—you should know, whether you’re the dog owner or the victim, how the Indiana dog bite laws operate.What Is the “One Bite” Rule?Essentially, one bite could be grounds for damages. However, the dog owner has to have some reason to know that the dog will bite or act...
After a tragic bus accident, the Indiana legislature is making efforts to prevent future crashes.
The fatal crash occurred on October 30, 2018, in Indiana. A school bus was stopped on the road and the stop arm extended. Despite this stop sign, a Toyota Tacoma hit four kids who were crossing the street to get to the bus.
The Kids Struck During the Indiana Bus Accident Were 9 Years Old or Younger
Three of those kids were pronounced dead on the...
Are You Eligible for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Indiana? Take the Bankruptcy Means Test to Find Out
The Chapter 7 bankruptcy means test can determine if a Indiana petitioner’s income level and expenses are eligible to file for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The formula is designed to prevent individuals from Chapter 7 bankruptcy if they make enough money to pay down unsecured debts. If an individual does not qualify for Chapter 7 as det
Probate Litigation in Indiana
Indiana Probate Attorneys Explain Undue Influence, Spousal Rights, Defective Wills and Trusts, and More Probate Litigation Matters
“Probate court litigation” is a broad term that umbrellas a variety of situations, all of which have to do with a person’s estate after he or she has passed away and the time comes to review their will or trust post-mortem. The process of probate litigation typically includes...
Child Custody: Tips for When Grandparents Seek Custody in Indiana
Many states have custody laws which allow a court to allocate the custody of an underage child to his or her grandparents, including Indiana. Since these laws can often infringe on the child’s biological parent’s basic rights to parent the child, the Indiana laws have to fit a compelling interest to protect the welfare and safety of the child, as well as comply with federal...
Different Types of Legal Adoption Available in Indiana
There are several different types of adoption to consider when adopting an underage minor in Indiana. The following list briefly describes the most commonly used methods in your state so that you can begin to understand which form will be the best fit for you and your family.
Adoption through an Agency
This is a form of adoption which involves the placement of an underage minor with assigned...