Yesterday evening, May 17, word began to leak that the Department of Labor (DOL) would be releasing its long-anticipated changes to the wage and hour regulations this morning. Sure enough, just a few hours ago, the DOL released its final rule amending the salary requirements for employees eligible for overtime pay. The regulations, sure to be...Read More
On Feb. 11, 2016, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued its long-awaited final rule on the mandatory reporting and return of overpayments, commonly known as “the 60-day rule.” Medicare and Medicaid providers, suppliers and managed care contractors are to report and return any overpayments within 60 days of their identification. Retention of...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
The Indiana 2015 Tax Amnesty Program, which ends on November 16, 2015, offers Indiana residents an opportunity to pay unpaid Indiana taxes without having to pay penalties, interest and collection fees. The incentive is clear, but many Indiana residents have been receiving notifications from the Indiana Department of Revenue stating eligibility for this program when,...Read More
KDDK is thrilled to learn that the historic Greyhound bus terminal in downtown Evansville is going to be home to a BRU Burger Bar! The restaurant features gourmet burgers, salads, sandwiches and craft beer. Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke and Indiana Landmarks President Marsh Davis will hold a news conference at 4:30 p.m. today to make...Read More
In a surprise decision, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) has declined to assert jurisdiction over the representation petition filed by the Northwestern University football players. This means that the petition will be dismissed without the Board making a decision on whether or not the scholarship athletes are statutory “employees.” In March of...Read More
The IRS is expected to issue regulations this fall that will substantially limit the use of family limited partnerships and family limited liability companies. These entities are often used as a method to gift assets to children and other family members at discounted values, often as much as 40%. It appears that the regulations will...Read More
KDDK’s landline phone service has been impacted by the major outage affecting AT&T customers from coast to coast. Many KDDK attorneys have AT&T mobile phone service and are therefore also unavailable via cell phone. Fortunately, our email system has not been affected and remains fully operational. If you are unable to reach your KDDK attorney...Read More
In an historic ruling, the Supreme Court of the United States has declared that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry anywhere in the United States. Read more: Gay marriage legalized nationwide by U.S. Supreme Court, IBJ Supreme Court extends same-sex marriage nationwide, Indiana Lawyer, AP Supreme Court ruling For more information, please contact...Read More
Congratulations! Brian P. Williams, a KDDK litigator and co-managing partner, has been recognized as a Distinguished Barrister and Ryan M. Schulz, a KDDK business attorney, has been honored as an Up and Coming Lawyer in the Indiana Lawyer 2015 Leadership in Law Awards. Distinguished Barrister and the Up and Coming Lawyer Awards are conferred annually...Read More
