Insights

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

In honor of Independence Day, our offices will close on Friday, July 4th. We wish our staff, clients, and friends of the firm a safe and fun-filled holiday weekend as you gather with family and friends. We will resume normal operating hours on Monday, July 7th.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

As the Southern Indiana Builders Association Parade of Homes enters its final weekend, KDDK congratulates the following area homebuilders on their entries and awards. Barrington Custom Homes CAC Custom Homes Carl Elpers Contracting Chapman Homes, LLC Chris Brown Homes Custom Homes by Modern Structure Doty’s  Home Building GEN3 Contracting John Elpers Homes Martin Brothers Properties...Read More

This Memorial Day, we take time to honor and remember those who have lost their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces. This weekend, we reflect not only on the sacrifices made by service members, but also on the values of community, service, and remembrance that unite us all. In observance of the...Read More

Congratulations to Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana’s 2025 Business Hall of Fame Laureates Barry Cox, President of The Cox Group, Jim Ryan, Chairman & CEO of Old National Bank, and R. Malcom Koch, who served as Executive Vice President, George Koch Sons from 1939 until his death in 1981. The three were honored at the...Read More

On Saturday, April 26th, 2025, Carrie Mount Roelle will be inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. Among her many accomplishments, Carrie helped lead the Bedford North Lawrence team to a perfect 29-0 record and a state championship as a senior, according to the IBHOF announcement. She was also named a 1991 Indiana All-Star,...Read More

By Kent A. Brasseale, II and Heather M. Lobermann On March 21, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury issued an Interim Rule essentially making the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) moot for companies formed under the laws of the United States.  All requirements still remain for companies formed outside the United States and registered to...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