Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor for the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), announced today the withdrawal of the Wage and Hour Division’s (WHD) administrative interpretations (AI) on independent contractors and joint employment, which were issued in 2015 and 2016, respectively. These Obama-era sub-regulatory measures had established new standards for the agency to use in determining...Read More
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] New Leader, New Rules: The President Trump White House and impactful environmental and commercial real estate law developments [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Whether you’re involved in the design, purchase, sale, lease, construction, redevelopment, or remediation of commercial property, the stakes are too high to not be in compliance with the latest rules and regulations. In this FREE...Read More
On April 18, 2017, President Trump signed an executive action entitled “Buy American and Hire American.” While the order does not have any immediate impact on employment visa programs, it reflects the administration’s strong stance on increasing enforcement of immigration laws which may impact employers that sponsor or hire foreign employees. In light of this...Read More
Regardless of whether or not you agree with the Trump administration’s stance on immigration, it is undeniable that actions taken and promises made to-date have created a great amount of concern and uncertainty for both undocumented immigrants and legal permanent residents. This concern was amplified by the fact that, in the wake of the President’s executive action...Read More
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If your organization or employees are subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), keep these tips in mind the next time inclement weather disrupts your operations. Non-Exempt Employees If an employer remains open during inclement weather and non-exempt employees perform work, they must be paid for the time spent working. However, if non-exempt employees...Read More
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn, LLP (KDDK) – an experienced full-service law firm dedicated to effectively serving the legal needs of business and individual clients since 1908 – is pleased to announce that Ryan M. Schulz has been named a partner in the firm, effective January 1, 2017.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”1898″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Ryan M. Schulz focuses his...Read More
KDDK attorney Brian P. Williams will serve on the faculty for “Advanced Civil Litigation Skills in Indiana,” a two-day practical course presented by the National Business Institute (NBI) being held December 13 and December 14, 2016, at the Holiday Inn Airport, 7101 U.S. Hwy. 41 N., Evansville, IN 47725. This advanced level seminar is designed for...Read More
Steve Hoar, an attorney at Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn, LLP (KDDK), took advantage of the opportunity to speak to sixth, seventh and eighth grade students at St. John the Baptist Catholic School in Newburgh as part of the Indiana Kids’ Election (IKE) Speakers’ Bureau. On November 8, students across Indiana will elect their own...Read More
Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn, LLP (KDDK) has been recognized as a leading law firm in the Evansville metropolitan area for several areas of law. It was announced today that KDDK achieved Metropolitan Tier 1 rankings for Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Labor Law-Management, and Real Estate Law, and Metropolitan Tier 2 rankings...Read More
Congratulations to KDDK attorney Shannon Frank on being unanimously elected to a three-year term on the Indiana University Maurer School of Law Alumni Board. In this capacity, Shannon will contribute to the board’s efforts in achieving the following objectives: Attracting Highly Qualified Candidates. To actively engage Alumni in efforts to improve the candidate experience through identifying,...Read More
