Though Indiana property taxes remain due by May 11, 2020, Gov. Holcomb issued Executive Order #20-005 requiring all Indiana counties to waive delinquent payment penalties for property taxes paid on or before July 10, 2020.Read More
UPDATED March 23, 2020, to reflect Kentucky’s adoption of income tax relief announced by IRSOriginally published March 20, 2020 In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the IRS announced that individuals and businesses will be given 90 extra days to file their Federal income tax returns and pay any tax liabilities resulting therefrom. The due date...Read More
With the rapid increase in reported cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the United States and its recent classification as a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization, many questions have arisen regarding the applicability of force majeure, termination, suspension and abandonment clauses, as well as the applicability of certain contract defenses, such as...Read More
Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn recognizes the increasing uncertainty and anxiety surrounding the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. We are closely monitoring all health and safety guidance and related legislation being issued by federal, state and local authorities. Please be assured that KDDK is taking active measures to protect the health and safety of our employees, clients and community...Read More
Kent A. “KAB” Brasseale II has been named a Co-Managing Partner of Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn, LLP (KDDK), an experienced full-service law firm dedicated to effectively serving the legal needs of clients since 1908. KAB joins KDDK Co-Managing Partners Jeffrey K. Helfrich and Mark S. Samila. He succeeds Partner Brian P. Williams, who has...Read More
The Department of Labor today unveiled new proposed changes to overtime pay requirements. The proposal, if adopted, will automatically allow workers who make less than $35,308 annually to be eligible for time-and-a-half pay for all hours worked above 40 a week. The current income threshold for employees to qualify for time-and-a-half pay is $24,000 per...Read More
The National Labor Relations Board (“Board”) announced today that it is overturning a controversial Obama-era decision and returning to its previous independent contractor standard. In SuperShuttle DFW, Inc., the Board ruled against shuttle van drivers’ attempts to unionize at Dallas-Fort Worth airport. The Board analyzed factors such as ownership of vehicles, method of compensation, and...Read More
For businesses and/or individuals with matters pending in Federal Court, there may be an impact on scheduling matters with the Court due to the partial government shutdown. If the party is the United States government, the impact of the shutdown will be determined by the United States Attorney office for that district. The longer the...Read More
The Indiana State Bar Association (ISBA) today announced that Patrick C. Thomas of KDDK was one of only 25 attorneys selected to participate in the ISBA Leadership Development Academy (LDA) for 2019. According to the news release issued by the ISBA, the LDA is “a statewide leadership program established to empower and develop lawyers to be...Read More
Congratulations to KDDK Partner Carrie Mount Roelle on her selection as one of six finalists for the 2019 ATHENA Award! The award recognizes women leaders based on professional accomplishments, community involvement and efforts to support other women. Excerpts from her nomination include the following: “Carrie is the epitome of a truly selfless, compassionate woman, who is able to...Read More
