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An internal investigation has been completed, but now a decision must be reached. If the investigation related to a claim or allegation that will result in discipline, the investigator must, usually, discern credibility of witnesses and relevant comfort levels with the information gathered.

Rachel Steinhofer was a presenter at the October meeting of the American Payroll Association’s Fort Wayne Chapter. She presented on the Family Medical Leave Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Some personal injury cases warrant the Mitigation of Damages defense – when the plaintiff failed to use reasonable care to minimize damages following an injury.

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.

Thomas Kimbrough was a presenter at Gibson Insurance’s “What’s the Risk: Crossing State Lines” seminar on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Fort Wayne Country Club.

Article about interlocutory appeals and how they 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.

Medical malpractice defense attorney William Ramsey authors an article for The Indiana Lawyer titled "The Right to a Meaningful Medical Review Panel."

Justin Molitoris spoke at Startup Week Fort Wayne 2019 on Monday, October 14th. His presentation titled “Startup 101: Legality of Business” took place at the Cinema Center beginning at 10 a.m.

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

Emily S. Szaferski for being a nominee at the Vitality Awards event to benefit McMillen Health.

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.

Michael Michmerhuizen has been asked to serve on the Indiana Commercial Court Committee.

Cathleen Shrader, a partner at Barrett McNagny LLP, has been been invited to serve a one-year term on the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination Committee of the National Conference of Bar Examiners.

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.

H. Joseph Cohen presented an update on labor and employment law at the Allen County Bar Association’s Annual Hot Topics Update on September 26, 2019.

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.

William Ramsey will be a presenter at the Allen County Bar Association's "Appeals in Family Law Cases" program on September 12, 2019.

Casie J. Towsley has been elected to the Bounce Back of Indiana board of directors.

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.