By Jake Fulcher and Nick Golding On January 27, 2025, President Donald Trump fired Jennifer Abruzzo, the pro-labor general counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). During her tenure, Abruzzo pushed forward numerous employee-friendly decisions that challenged, and in some instances overturned, previously settled labor law in favor of workers. Abruzzo’s dismissal was expected...Read More
Our offices will be closed on Monday, January 6th, due to the severe weather conditions. Evansville and Vanderburgh County are under a state of emergency as of Sunday afternoon/evening, and more precipitation is on the way. The offices will reopen on Tuesday, January 7th for our normal business hours.Read More
by Kent A. Brasseale, II and Heather M. Lobermann The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, on December 23, 2024, stayed the nationwide injunction which resulted in the filing requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act being reinstated. For most companies, this resulted in a new deadline for filing of January 13, 2025. On December 26, 2024,...Read More
by Kent A. Brasseale, II and Heather M. Lobermann On December 4, 2024, we informed you of the nationwide injunction granted by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas in Texas Top Cop Shop v. Garland et al. As discussed in that blog (https://kddk.com/2024/12/04/corporate-transparency-act-and-reporting-rule-enjoined-nationwide/), this nationwide injunction merely put the requirements...Read More
by Kent A. Brasseale, II and Heather M. Lobermann On December 3, 2024, in Texas Top Cop Shop v. Garland et al, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas granted a nationwide preliminary injunction against enforcement under the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) and stayed the requirements to report. For more information...Read More
We are pleased to announce that Governor Eric Holcomb has honored Mike Schopmeyer, our Partner and former Co-Managing Partner, as a Sagamore of the Wabash. The award is the highest civilian honor regularly bestowed by the Governor of Indiana at his discretion to individuals who have made distinguished contributions to the state. Mike Schopmeyer and...Read More
During this time of reflection and thanksgiving, we pause to acknowledge the meaningful relationships we have built with our clients, colleagues, and community members. We sincerely appreciate the trust and confidence placed in our firm and are grateful for the opportunity to serve the legal needs of our clients throughout the year. Please note that...Read More
By Nick Golding and Mark McAnulty On November 15, 2024, the Eastern District of Texas set aside a Department of Labor (DOL) rule that was set to expand minimum wage and overtime eligibility for employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Court’s decision invalidated the rule nationwide before additional changes were set to...Read More
KDDK has been recognized as one of America’s Best Law Firms in the Evansville Metropolitan area, excelling in 19 practice areas. According to the Best Lawyers® announcement, the rankings recognize “the most elite firms across the nation, identified for their professional excellence with consistently positive feedback from clients and peers.” To become eligible for a...Read More
In a win for employers across the country, North Texas’ U.S. District Court on August 20, 2024, issued a ruling setting aside a controversial final rule of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that effectively bans most non-compete agreements. The Court’s decision invalidated the final rule nationwide before it was set to take effect on September...Read More
