A lawsuit that had challenged music publisher Warner/Chappell’s rights in its claims of copyright ownership in the lyrics to “Happy Birthday” has resulted in a settlement that requires Warner/Chappell to reimburse $14 million to licensees for fees that were paid to use the song. As a result, the “Happy Birthday” song is now in the...Read More
In the ongoing struggle between the State of Indiana and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (“IDEM”), the Indiana House of Representatives has again come forward with a plan to limit IDEM’s ability to regulate state and local environmental policy beyond that required at the federal level. Specifically, House Bill No. 1082, often referred to...Read More
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]KDDK is pleased to announce that attorneys Mike Schopmeyer, Jake Fulcher and Ryan Schulz have been selected for inclusion in the 2016 edition of Indiana Super Lawyers.® Mike Schopmeyer has been named a Super Lawyer in Business/Contracts Law. Schopmeyer has more than 33 years’ experience in matters involving business supply contracting, construction projects, mega-industrial and headquarters site assemblage,...Read More
Vacant and abandoned properties have long been an issue in cities and towns across the State of Indiana, and often trigger a decline in value for neighboring properties and surrounding districts. A little known Indiana statute provides property owners a few measures to help protect their homes and neighborhoods from blight. While limited in scope,...Read More
