Typically, claims against governmental entities that sound in tort, such as negligence, are subject to the Indiana Tort Claims Act (“ITCA”).1 Besides limiting recovery to $700,000.00 individually and $5,000,000.00 in the aggregate,2 a party suing a…
Through amendments to the Illinois Human Rights Act ("IHRA"), Illinois has mandated since January 1, 2020, that Illinois employers provide annual sexual harassment prevention training that meets or exceeds the Illinois Department of Human Rights…
House Bill 1004 (“HB 1004”), signed into law earlier this year, imposes new patient billing requirements affecting health care providers and health care facilities beginning July 1, 2020. With few exceptions, HB 1004 requires health care providers…
On July 6, 2020, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit (which covers appeals from federal courts in Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin) handed down the third in a series of decisions related to Chicago debtors seeking chapter 13…
Late last week, the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) updated its Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQ”) webpage to provide guidance on the tax treatment of payments received under the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund (the…
This is a reminder that pursuant to the March 23, 2020 Order and the May 29, 2020 Order Extending Trial Courts’ Emergency Tolling Authority and Setting Expiration of Other Emergency Orders issued by the Indiana Supreme Court, the Court ordered that…
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the IRS recently released Notice 2020-53 to provide temporary relief for state housing credit agencies, bond issuers, owners and operators from time-sensitive requirements for qualified low-income…
Your Trademark and the United States Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO")
1. Do I have to register my trademark with the USPTO to protect my trademark?
No, registration is not necessary for protection, but it does provide additional protection…
On Wednesday, July 8, 2020, the United States Supreme Court released its opinion in Our Lady of Guadalupe School v. Morrissey-Berru, (“OLG”), which may affect employers that are churches or other religious organizations. In its 7-2 decision, the…
On June 30, 2020, Indiana Governor Holcomb issued Executive Order 20-33, extending his March 6th Executive Order (Executive Order 20-02). Of special importance for lenders, Executive Order 20-33 extended the prohibition on residential property…
On June 29, 2020, the United States Supreme Court ruled on Seila Law v. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.1 The Court held that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (“CFPB”) leadership by a single director removable only for “inefficiency,…
Last night, the United States Senate passed legislation by unanimous consent to extend the deadline for borrowers to apply for funds under the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) from June 30, 2020, until August 8, 2020. The legislation will need to…
