Exotic dancers are employees, may settle case
A federal judge has found that exotic dancers at an Indianapolis club are employees, not independent contractors as the club
owner argued.
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Court rules on workers’ comp dispute
The Indiana Court of Appeals reversed a finding that a company had acted in bad faith in denying workers' compensation benefits because there was a dispute over who should pay the benefits.
SCOTUS accepts Indiana steel plant case
The nation's highest court has agreed to take on a labor dispute issue involving a northern Indiana steel plant. The high court will consider whether the National Labor Relations Act allows the governing board to act when only two of its five positions are present to vote on labor disputes.
Annual labor relations seminar May 15
Attorneys interested in learning more about labor and employment law issues, while earning CLE credit, can still register for the 30th annual seminar on labor-management relations May 15 in Indianapolis.
COA split on which statute of limitation applies
The Indiana Court of Appeals split today in its decision as to whether Indiana's two-year statute of limitations for personal injury torts or the three-year statute of limitations under the Federal Employers' Liability Act applied in a man's FELA claim in state court.
Law professor in PBS show on harassment
An Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis professor will be featured as an expert on a PBS show Feb. 20 about teen sexual harassment on the job.
Fort Wayne attorney dies
A Northeastern Indiana attorney known for his ability to quote literature died March 9 at the age of 53. Russell Strunk practiced litigation and employment law in Fort Wayne.
Jury awards NW Indiana couple $48 million
A Lake County jury awarded a couple $48 million for injuries the man sustained after a workplace accident.