Get to know members of the Commercial & Bankruptcy Law Section! First up this year is our section chair, Jason Mizzell.

Get to know members of the Commercial & Bankruptcy Law Section! First up this year is our section chair, Jason Mizzell.

The United States Trustee seeks resumes from persons wishing to be considered for appointment to the panel of trustees who administer cases filed under chapter 7 of title 11 of the United States Code. Chapter 7 trustees receive compensation and reimbursement for expenses, in each case in which they serve, pursuant to court order under 11 U.S.C. § 326 and § 330.

The United States Trustee seeks resumes from persons wishing to be considered for appointment to the panel of trustees who administer cases filed under chapter 7 of title 11 of the United States Code. Chapter 7 trustees receive compensation and reimbursement for expenses, in each case in which they serve, pursuant to court order under 11 U.S.C. § 326 and § 330.

Although often viewed as a strategy for a criminal defendant, invoking the Fifth Amendment privilege has implications in civil cases too. In R.L Rynard Development Corp. v. Martinsville Real Prop. LLC,  the Indiana Court of Appeals reminds litigants and attorneys alike of the limitations and consequences of invoking the Fifth Amendment in a civil action.

Although often viewed as a strategy for a criminal defendant, invoking the Fifth Amendment privilege has implications in civil cases too. In R.L Rynard Development Corp. v. Martinsville Real Prop. LLC,  the Indiana Court of Appeals reminds litigants and attorneys alike of the limitations and consequences of invoking the Fifth Amendment in a civil action.

In the wake of COVID-related closures, businesses large and small have turned to insurance to compensate for losses. A recent Indiana Court of Appeals decision outlines the limits of such policies in the pandemic context and cautions a careful review of policies prior to making a claim. 

The IndyBar is proud to be a finalist for the ABA's 2022 Louis M. Brown Award for Legal Access! You can help our Virtual Ask a Lawyer program win the Brown Select Award, which is determined by public vote.

The IndyBar is proud to be a finalist for the ABA's 2022 Louis M. Brown Award for Legal Access! You can help our Virtual Ask a Lawyer program win the Brown Select Award, which is determined by public vote.