Let’s get ready to ride!–Bicycle Laws and Safety in Indiana
by M. Alison Reed, JD As temperatures and gas prices climb, many Indiana residents are taking to the road on their bicycles. Comprised of trails, parks, and the open road, the League of American Bicyclists considers Indiana the 24th most bicycle-friendly state. While...
Real Estate – Purchasing a Home?
Spring and summer are the most popular times for first-time home buyers to purchase their first house. It is also a popular time for current homeowners to upgrade or downsize depending upon their needs. In Indiana, there is no requirement that a lawyer be involved...
GA Welcomes Attorney, Garrett Lewis (Video)
Transcript: Jim Browne: Hey, welcome to Goodin Abernathy. I’m attorney Jim Browne. We have a new member to our group, Garrett Lewis. He is a young attorney, and I thought we would spend a little time with him so you get to know who he is and what he can do for...
Can the Government or My Employer Require I Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine?
It is December 17, 2020, and this week was the beginning of vaccine distribution in the United States. Many people are asking, “Can the government or my employer require me to get the Covid-19 Vaccine?” The simple answer is YES, but the likelihood of that happening is...
Injured at Work and the Employer Says it is Your Fault?
Indiana enacted its first Worker’s Compensation Act in 1915 in response to a growing number of workers injured on the job who had no guaranteed means of receiving medical treatment for injuries or wage replacement income during their physical recovery. Prior to...
Employment Law Resources
I often receive calls from potential clients who are confident that they have been victims of discrimination or harassment, or that they have been wrongfully terminated, yet they may not be aware of the legal meanings of those terms. The law protects employees from...
Safety While Commuting on the Monon Trail
It can be difficult sometimes to stay positive during the current COVID-19 crisis. However, experts recommend that it is not only good for our physical health, but also our mental health to get outside and exercise. With the decrease in motor vehicle traffic, many...
Discrimination Against LGBTQ Workers – Bostock v. Clayton County
Hi. My name is Chip Clark, and I am a partner at Goodin Abernathy, where I focus primarily on the rights of employees. (https://blueorchidresort.com/) On June 15, 2020, the United States Supreme Court issued its landmark decision in the case of Bostock v. Clayton...
Keep Dreaming!
Relieving the fears and anxiety of our dreamer families, the United States Supreme Court ruled the DACA program may continue. https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/19pdf/18-587_5ifl.pdf Keep Dreaming! The court decided the Trump administration’s attempt to end the...
Employees vs. Sub-Contractors in Indiana | W-2 vs 1099-Misc
Whether you are classified as an employee or a sub-contractor may have significant legal and tax obligations. Many people don’t realize that there’s a difference between employees and sub-contractors in Indiana. However, sub-contractors or independent contractors as...
