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
On July 23, 2024, the US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania rejected an employer’s legal challenge of the Federal Trade Commission’s final rule banning non-compete agreements and found that the company failed to show it would suffer irreparable harm if the final rule stood. The FTC’s controversial final rule, which will effectively...Read More
On July 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas granted a limited preliminary injunction staying the effective date of the Federal Trade Commission’s final rule banning non-compete agreements. The court’s ruling is limited only to parties in that case, however, as the court declined to issue a nationwide injunction. The...Read More
