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. Joshua R. Trockman was recognized for his work in...Read More

Four KDDK Partners have been recognized as Evansville’s “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective practice areas by The Best Lawyers in America© 2026 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: Michael E. DiRienzo, Shannon S. Frank, Carrie...Read More

The Best Lawyers in America© and The Best Lawyers in America© Ones to Watch have included 22 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 Mark A. McAnulty, Nicholas J. Golding, and Jackson T. Treadway On July 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) proposed rules altering compliance requirements for federal contractors. On July 2, 2025, the DOL issued Secretary’s Order 08-2025, which lifted its previous suspension of OFCCP’s enforcement activities under...Read More

By Carrie M. Roelle and Jackson T. Treadway The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has announced it will no longer enforce the 2024 Independent Contractor Rule regarding how businesses classify workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act. In its place, the Department of Labor is returning to the more flexible, employer-friendly...Read More

By Mark A. McAnulty, Nicholas J. Golding, Lee M. Braun On March 19, 2025, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) issued informal guidance emphasizing that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs or practices may be unlawful if they involve an employer or other covered entity taking an employment action motivated,...Read More

By Jake Fulcher and Nick Golding On January 27, 2025, President Donald Trump fired Jennifer Abruzzo, the pro-labor general counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). During her tenure, Abruzzo pushed forward numerous employee-friendly decisions that challenged, and in some instances overturned, previously settled labor law in favor of workers. Abruzzo’s dismissal was expected...Read More

By Nick Golding and Mark McAnulty On November 15, 2024, the Eastern District of Texas set aside a Department of Labor (DOL) rule that was set to expand minimum wage and overtime eligibility for employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Court’s decision invalidated the rule nationwide before additional changes were set to...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

By Mark McAnulty and Nick Golding Illinois employers should begin preparing for various changes to Illinois employment law going into effect on January 1, 2025, including amendments to the Illinois Human Rights Act (“IHRA”), Illinois Equal Pay Act (“EPA”), and Illinois Personnel Record Review Act (“PRRA”). Amendments to the Illinois Human Rights Act 1. Family...Read More