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The Supreme Court of the United States ("SCOTUS") issued two rulings related to vaccine mandates that involved the Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”) issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (“OSHA”) and the vaccine mandate for health care workers.

​Barrett McNagny LLP is pleased to announce Thomas M. Kimbrough has been elected to serve as Chair of the firm’s Executive Committee for 2022.

On January 7, 2022 at 11:00am EST, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) will live stream oral arguments on the OSHA ETS Vaccine Mandate.

Barrett McNagny LLP is pleased to announce that ​Connor Fleck has been admitted to practice law in the state of Illinois.

Barrett McNagny LLP announces that Jordan R. Spence has joined the firm. Mr. Spence will concentrate his practice in the area of estate planning and administration.

On Friday, December 17, 2021, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals lifted the stay on OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standards (“ETS”). The Court held that OSHA did not exceed its statutory authority in issuing the ETS because the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act “requires OSHA to issue an emergency standard if necessary to protect workers from a ‘grave danger’ presented by ‘exposure to substances or agents determined to be toxic or physically harmful or from new hazards.’”

Retired and Rehired: The IRS had previously issued FAQs to explain the retirement plan rules of the CARES Act. The original guidance answered questions about expanded distribution options and favorable tax treatment for retirement distributions needed because of the impact of coronavirus.

Barrett McNagny LLP is proud to announce that Robert Keen and Patrick Murphy were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2022 as “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective practice areas.

Barrett McNagny LLP is pleased to announce that Brandon J. Almas has joined the firm. He joins the real estate team assisting clients with the purchase, sale and redevelopment of real estate and land use planning.

Barrett McNagny LLP is pleased to announce that Connor Fleck has joined the firm. Mr. Fleck will concentrate his practice in intellectual property assisting

Barrett McNagny LLP is pleased to announce that Jacob A. Gattuso has joined the firm. Mr. Gattuso will concentrate his practice in the areas of real estate law and business law.

President Biden has ordered the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA) to develop an emergency temporary standard to address vaccination requirements for private employers. Under the administration’s six-part “Path Out of the Pandemic” action plan, there are several proposals expected to impact private employers and health care workers.

Even when an adoption is uncontested, it is important to follow the statutory procedure so that the adoption is completed properly and that there are no errors and that, following the necessary hearing, your child is officially and legally yours.

As housing projects continue to surge, it's important that both homeowners and contractors educate themselves on construction law to avoid legal disputes.

Listing of Barrett McNagny attorneys who were listed in the 2022 Best Lawyers in America publication in their respective practice areas.

Listing of Barrett McNagny attorneys listed in The 2022 Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch publication.

Kevin Fitzharris was quoted in an article in The Indiana Lawyer about technology and the legal industry.

College athletes are eligible to earn compensation related to the use of their NAme, Image and Likeness (“NAIL$”). At least 10 states have in effect laws governing how NAIL$ will be regulated. Since the NCAA cannot create state or federal legislation, the NCAA simply suspended its rules regulating student athlete's eligibility regarding NAIL$ compensation.

Barrett McNagny LLP announces that Ben Bailey, Jacqueline Caserio, Maria Mirande, and Daniel O’Neill have joined the firm as law clerks for the summer of 2021.

The necessity of union representation has dwindled as working conditions have improved, federal and state laws protecting workers and ensuring fair work practices have been implemented and enforced, and the structure of the modern workplace has evolved. This article covers three steps an employer should take to implement a union free business philosophy and preserve a union free workplace.