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
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
Over the past decade, The Best Lawyers in America has recognized Mark Samila in eight different practice areas, awarding him “Lawyer of the Year” recognition four times. Two of those titles were given this year for Samila’s work in both Banking and Finance Law as well as Corporate Law which he also received in 2023....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
By: Nicholas Golding and Mark McAnulty The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) recently published its Final rules for interpreting the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act (IPLA) and updated the FAQ section of its website regarding the administration of Illinois Paid Leave (IPL). The nine most significant changes are summarized below. 1. Rate of Pay In...Read More
On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced a final rule on overtime that seeks to make more workers eligible for minimum wage and overtime protections under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). The DOL’s final rule provides for tiered increases to the minimum salary levels required to satisfy the tests for...Read More
Five KDDK attorneys have been recognized as 2024 Indiana Super Lawyers® by Thompson Reuters. The Indiana Super Lawyers represent the top five percent of attorneys in the state, as chosen by their peer nominations and evaluations combined with independent research.Read More