H.E.A. 1110, P.L. 125 Effective: July 1, 2021 Provides that a small claims court has jurisdiction over claims that do not exceed $10,000. Read the bill at: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2021/bills/house/1110 … [Read more...] about Small claims court procedures
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Deceptive lead generation
H.E.A. 1125, P.L. 176 Effective: July 1, 2021 Makes false, misleading, or deceptive advertisements for claims related to medical devices and legend drugs and certain other actions a deceptive act. Read the bill at: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2021/bills/house/1125 … [Read more...] about Deceptive lead generation
Landlord-tenant relations
H.E.A. 1541, P.L. 215 Effective: §1 effective February 17, 2021; §2 effective April 29, 2021 §1 - Eliminates the general restriction on the authority of a county, city, town, or township concerning regulation of landlord-tenant relationship matters not specifically described by state statute. §2 - Prohibits the waiver of laws regarding retaliatory acts by a landlord. Read the bil … [Read more...] about Landlord-tenant relations
Civil immunity related to COVID-19
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1002 sponsored by Sen. Messmer and Sen. Liz Brown regarding civil immunity related to COVID-19. The bill protects health care providers from professional discipline for certain acts or omissions related to health care services provided during a state disaster emergency. The provider is not protected from discipline if the action, omission, or … [Read more...] about Civil immunity related to COVID-19
Small claims court procedures
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1110 sponsored by Sen. Baldwin, Sen. Garten, and Sen. Messmer regarding small claims court procedures. The bill provides that on the small claims docket, if the claim does not exceed $8,000: (1) all corporate entities, limited liability companies, and limited liability partnerships may appear by a designated full-time employee of the corporate … [Read more...] about Small claims court procedures