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With few exceptions, the premium costs paid by employees for group health benefits are paid with pre-tax dollars. In other words, the employee’s portion of healthcare premiums is taken out of the employee’s pay before the employer withholds taxes.

Barrett McNagny LLP is proud to announce that four firm attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2020 as “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective practice areas.

Interlocutory appeals can be difficult to win, but in the right case, they can help turn the tide and help lead to a good overall result to litigation.

An article about the steps in a worker's compensation claim.

Mediation is a way to resolve a dispute before a judge or jury makes the ultimate decision. Most judges won’t schedule a trial until a mediation session occurs.

Conducting an internal investigation is an important part of any human resource professional’s job. This article provides guidelines that should be considered when conducting an investigation.

Most human resource professionals will need to conduct investigations during their careers as a part of their job duties. Investigations are most often required for allegations which include theft, drug use, discrimination, threats, assaults and harassment.

Barrett McNagny LLP is proud to announce the following firm attorneys who were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2020 in their respective practice areas.

Many business owners ask the question, “Do I need Worker’s Compensation Insurance?” If you are a business owner find out if you are required to carry this insurance.

Opportunity Zones were established by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 § 1400Z and are low-income census tracts that are nominated for that designation by each State’s Executive Officer and certified by the U.S. Department of Treasury. They offer preferential tax treatment for new investments in these zones.

Every day we are bombarded with advertisements trying to sell us more insurance. For the average consumer, the choice is not particularly complicated. Most people are in the market for an auto, home, or renter’s insurance policy. But for a business, choosing the type of coverage needed to adequately protect one’s interests can be a much more complicated decision.

Trisha J. Paul and Emily S. Szaferski were featured in the February 2019 Saint Francis magazine for the University of Saint Francis.

The Internet is filled with readily accessible and downloadable images and written content. A common misconception exists that the public nature of this information makes it fair game for reproduction and use.

The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, sitting en banc, ruled 8 to 4 that job applicants do not have legal standing to bring claims for unintentional age discrimination under the Age Discrimination Employment Act (ADEA).

Barrett McNagny LLP is proud to announce its listing in Indiana Super Lawyers for 2019.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) rescinded the existing rule on tracking of workplace injuries and illnesses.

Barrett McNagny LLP is pleased to announce that Kevin K. Fitzharris has been inducted into the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN).

For business owners, there are innumerable benefits to opening an online shop as opposed to operating solely a traditional brick-and-mortar storefront. However, one of the most significant drawbacks is the complexity and uncertainty of sales tax law.

The Elektron Building is the current home of Barrett McNagny. It is featured in a new book on historic buildings in Fort Wayne.

George Pappas, a registered patent attorney, has joined Barrett McNagny as a partner.