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By Kent “KAB” Brasseale, II and Heather M. Lobermann Where Are We Now? On January 23, 2025, the United States Supreme Court granted the Department of the Treasury’s application for a stay of the nationwide injunction previously granted by a Texas federal judge in Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc. v. McHenry (which temporarily blocked enforcement...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

On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, the American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn Conference Center, 501 Main Street in downtown Evansville. The public is invited to schedule an appointment for the drive online at RedCrossBlood.org (use sponsor code KDDK to make...Read More

Our offices will be closed on Monday, January 6th, due to the severe weather conditions. Evansville and Vanderburgh County are under a state of emergency as of Sunday afternoon/evening, and more precipitation is on the way. The offices will reopen on Tuesday, January 7th for our normal business hours.Read More

by Kent A. Brasseale, II and Heather M. Lobermann The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, on December 23, 2024, stayed the nationwide injunction which resulted in the filing requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act being reinstated. For most companies, this resulted in a new deadline for filing of January 13, 2025. On December 26, 2024,...Read More

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

As 2024 draws to a close, we celebrate the dedication demonstrated by our team and the many opportunities to serve our valued clients. Your trust and collaboration have been central to our shared success. May this holiday season bring you rest, joy, and renewed energy for the opportunities that lie ahead. Please note that our...Read More

by G. Michael Schopmeyer and Carter R. Gallagher In 2005, the Indiana General Assembly granted nonprofit religious organizations special statutory tort claim protection for injuries sustained on their premises. On December 12, 2024, the Indiana Supreme Court heard arguments in Cavalry Temple Church of Evansville, Inc., v. Kirsch, and will decide just how far those...Read More

Congratulations to KDDK Partner Shannon Frank as the recipient of the 2024 Leaders and Legends Award from the Southwestern Indiana Builders Association (SIBA). This is the highest housing award bestowed by the Association and is given to an individual to honor outstanding leadership and achievements that benefit the housing industry in Southwestern Indiana. Shannon has worked with...Read More