Board members often find that the least exciting part of governing an association is also one of the most important: insurance and managing risk. Questions about who provides insurance for the exterior, what happens after a major loss (like a
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Alphabet Soup: Explaining Acronyms of a New Era in Aviation Law
By Tressler LLP
From IFR to ADS-B, ATIS to NOTAMs, and even the occasional squawk of “VFR flight following,” aviation is its own language, inclusive of countless abbreviations and specialized language that can sound like alphabet soup to the uninitiated. Yet for aviators…
Quadrennial Years and Illegal Assessments: A Look at Passco Mellody Farm DST Trust v. Holly Kim, et al.
By Tressler LLP
Passco Mellody Farm DST Trust v. Holly Kim, et al., IL App 240329 (2nd Dist. 2025), was recently decided by an Illinois Appellate Court. A link to the full opinion can be found here. In this case, the Plaintiff property…
Order in the Neighborhood: 10 Surprising HOA Rules Explained
By Tressler LLP
Condominium and homeowners’ associations generally have the ability to create rules and regulations to protect the health, safety, and welfare of owners, as well as preserve property values, maintain neighborhood aesthetics, and foster harmony within the community. These rules and…
Harrington v. Cracker Barrel: A Win for Employers in FLSA Collective Actions
By Tressler LLP
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets nationwide rules on minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor. However, the way lawsuits are brought under the FLSA is unusual. Instead of a standard class action, FLSA cases proceed as collective actions.…
Indiana Supreme Court Adopts Section 26 of the Second Restatement of Liability Insurance and Recognizes Safe Harbor for Insurers
By Tressler LLP
The Indiana Supreme Court recently published its decision in the case of Bradley Baldwin, Individually and as Assignee of Tommi C. Hummel and Travor Hummel, et al. v. The Standard Fire Insurance Company, et al. This case, handled by Tressler…
U.S. Court of Appeals Rules on Meaning of Federal Law Against Interference with Airline Personnel
By Tressler LLP
The public facing role of commercial airline flight attendants involves providing beverage and refreshment service and keeping the cabin environment moving smoothly at 36,000 feet. But behind that calm professionalism is a serious safety role—and a legal expectation that passengers…
Is It Free Speech Or A Rule Violation? Navigating Disparaging Comments Made by Owners Within Community Associations
By Tressler LLP
What is a Disparaging Comment? According to Merriam-Webster, “disparaging” is defined as “belittling the value or importance of someone or something” (Merriam-Webster). Therefore, a disparaging comment is any remark that criticizes, insults, or undermines your board, management, or fellow owners.…
U.S. Court Rules on Exclusions to Aerial Spraying Claim
By Tressler LLP
On August 11, 2025, a federal district court in New York issued an opinion in the matter of Whitlock Air Service, Inc. v. National Union Fire Insurance Co. of Pittsburgh, Pa., 2025 WL 2302324 (S.D.N.Y. 2025), illustrating the dispositive effect…
No Relief, No Fees: California Court of Appeal Clarifies Whistleblower Retaliation Remedies in Lampkin
By Tressler LLP
California courts have long wrestled with what happens when a whistleblower proves retaliation was a factor in an adverse employment decision, but the employer also proves it would have made the same decision for legitimate reasons. In a new published…