Wooden & McLaughlin

Leah Silverthorn Joins Firm

admin — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Leah B. Silverthorn has joined Wooden & McLaughlin as a new associate. Leah focuses her practice on defending clients, including businesses, municipalities, and individuals from claims made by the Environmental Protection Agency, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, and adjacent or subsequent property owners. She is regularly involved in complex, multi-party litigation under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) and similar state laws before Federal and State courts. Leah also has significant experience recovering environmental costs for her clients, as well as determining environmental insurance coverage.

Leah has also represented individuals, real estate developers, and municipalities on all aspects of Brownfields redevelopment and environmental due diligence.

Ms. Silverthorn received her B.S. from Indiana University in 2004 and her J.D. from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney Schoolf of Law in 2007. Leah is admitted to the Indiana State Bar, Federal Bar, and 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. She is also a member of the American, Indiana State, Federal, and Indianapolis Bar Associations.

Commercial Leasing Law IN Brief – Duty of Landlords to Address Freezing Conditions

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Matt Adolay and Rob Inselberg discuss landlord responsibilities in cases of freezing weather in their latest Commercial Leasing Law IN Brief newsletter.

To read the article in its entirety, please click here or go to the Commercial Real Estate Leasing Practice Area on the firm's website.

Employment Law IN Brief - Employer Wins Overtime Case

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Greg Kult discusses a recent U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit opinion concerning overtime pay in a recent Employment Law IN Brief newsletter. The Court ruled that an employee was not entitled to overtime pay because the employer did not know or have reason to know that the employee was working overtime. The decision highlights important wage and hour principles relating to work “off the clock” that employers need to know in their effort to reduce the risk of uninsured liability that may be financially devastating to the organization and select high-level employees.

To read the article in its entirety, please click here or go to the Employment & Labor Law Practice Area on the firm's website.

Rob Inselberg Named Partner

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Robert F. Inselberg has been elected as a partner, effective January 1, 2012. Rob practices primarily in real estate, finance and corporate law.

Greg Kult Presents to Jackson County HR Group

admin — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Greg Kult recently spoke to a group of Jackson County Human Resources professionals about employees use of social media and how it might impact the employer. His presentation - WHY CAN’T WE BE FRIENDS? (AND OTHER QUESTIONS ABOUT EMPLOYEE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA) - focused on how social media can impact many traditional areas associated with the human resources function.

John Waller's Blog Mentioned in Forbes Online

admin — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

John Waller was recently contacted by Forbes contributing author Peter J. Reilly regarding Indiana’s property tax foreclosure law and its impact on secured lenders.

John’s blog, Indiana Commercial Foreclosure Law, was recently referenced by Mr. Reilly’s in his Forbes article, “Indiana Property Tax Collection - We Need Jimmy Stewart.”

Blaire Henley Speaks to Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana

admin — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Blaire Henley recently wrote an article for the Indiana Lawyer – an adaptation of a presentation she made to the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana.

Blaire was asked to write the article due to her service on the Products Liability Subcommittee of Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana.

Tim Hightower appointed to the Legislation Committee

admin — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Timothy J. Hightower has been appointed to serve on the Legislation Committee of the Agricultural Law Section of the Indiana State Bar Association.

Kent Broach is recertified as a estate planning specialist

admin — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Kent Broach has been recertified as a Board Certified Indiana Trust and Estate Law attorney. The requirements for certification are set by the Trust and Estate Board of the Indiana State Bar Association.

Tim Hightower named to Indiana Mortgage Bankers'Association Compliance Committee

admin — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Tim Hightower has been named to the Indiana Mortgage Bankers Association Compliance Committee. The Indiana Mortgage Bankers Association ("IMBA") is the voice of the mortgage banking industry here in Indiana. Although closely affiliated with the national MBA, the state association works on an independent basis to improve and educate lenders in Indiana. Its mission statement includes providing services, support, and information to its members, and, to promote sound and ethical business practices consistent with industry standards.