KDDK Partner Jake R. Fulcher was named Evansville “Lawyer of the Year” for his work in Labor Law – Management in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. This is the 12th consecutive year he has been recognized by the publication in this practice area. In addition, Fulcher marks 10 consecutive years being...Read More

Three KDDK Partners have been recognized as Evansville’s “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective practice areas by The Best Lawyers in America© 2027 Edition. As the title suggests, only one attorney is recognized as the “Lawyer of the Year” for each specialty and location. Congratulations to our partners: Mark S. Samila, Shannon S. Frank, and...Read More

The Best Lawyers in America© has recognized three KDDK attorneys as Evansville’s Ones to Watch in their respective practice areas. Partner Nicholas J. Golding received the honor for his work in both Labor and Employment Law – Management as well as Litigation – Labor and Employment. Partner Joshua R. Trockman was recognized for his work...Read More

The Best Lawyers in America© and The Best Lawyers in America© Ones to Watch have included 24 KDDK attorneys among their honorees. Through an extensive peer-review process, The Best Lawyers in America compiles a list of the best attorneys in a broad range of practice areas from across their region. Attorneys may be recognized as...Read More

By: Jackson T. Treadway The Illinois Supreme Court recently held that the Illinois Minimum Wage Law (ILMWL) does not incorporate federal rules excluding certain preliminary and postliminary activities from compensable working time. In Johnson v. Amazon.com Services, LLC, the Illinois Supreme Court created an important distinction between Illinois and federal wage and hour law that...Read More

Super Lawyers has recognized five KDDK attorneys as 2026 Indiana Rising Stars: Nicholas J. Golding, Joshua R. Trockman, Heather M. Lobermann, Brandon T. Curl, and Lee M. Braun. Rising Star attorneys are among the top 2.5% of attorneys in the state, as chosen through peer nominations and evaluations combined with independent research. Partner Nick Golding...Read More

Indiana Super Lawyers 2026 has recognized four KDDK partners in our Labor & Employment practice: Jacob R. Fulcher, Mark A. McAnulty, Carrie M. Roelle, and Joshua B. Gessling. KDDK’s Labor & Employment attorneys help employers shape effective, lawful policies and practices. With a combined 13 years on the Indiana Super Lawyers list, Fulcher is a...Read More

On April 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to revise its analysis used to determine joint employer status under three federal employment laws: the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”), and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (“MSPA”). Joint employer status...Read More

by Nicholas J. Golding and Lee M. Braun On March 5, 2026, Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed Senate Enrolled Act No. 76, also known as the “Fairness Act” (“Act”), a sweeping immigration enforcement bill that will go into effect on July 1, 2026. In addition to requiring local governments to cooperate with federal immigration detainer...Read More

On February 26, 2026, the Department of Labor (DOL) and National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced proposed rules to formally rescind Biden-era versions of the independent contractor and joint employer tests and resume using more business-friendly versions of these tests previously adopted during the first Trump administration. How these agencies utilize these tests will provide...Read More