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
What is the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), and Who is Required to Report? Congress enacted the CTA in 2021, requiring most corporations, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships and other entities to report Beneficial Ownership Information to the federal government. This reporting must be accomplished through the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), a bureau within...Read More
Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn is ranked as one of America’s “Best Law Firms” for 2024 as compiled by Best Lawyers® again this year. The firm earned the honor in two new areas of law this year including Economic Development Law and Litigation – Labor & Employment. KDDK is recognized in the Evansville Metropolitan Tiers...Read More
A potential shift in labor regulations is on the horizon, as the Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed an increase to the minimum salary threshold for white-collar exemptions to the overtime requirement under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This proposal, currently in its 60-day notice period, could have significant implications for employers and employees...Read More
