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A false communication which causes harm to a person’s reputation, known as defamation, can subject the defamer to an expensive lawsuit and damages.

Employers are facing challenges when it comes to hiring and recruiting for open positions. Here are a few tips for human resource professionals looking to create a successful hiring and recruiting process.

Parties agree that one is under no obligation of care for the other and shall not be liable for the consequences of conduct which would otherwise be negligent.

Connor Fleck has been admitted to practice law in the state of Vermont. He is also licensed to practice before the state courts in Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin and he is licensed to practice patent law before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

What is a Guardian Ad Litem is and what their role is in family law matters.

William Ramsey was listed as one of the Top 50 lawyers in the 2022 Indiana Super Lawyers nomination, research and blue-ribbon review process.

Barrett McNagny LLP is proud to announce its listing in Indiana Super Lawyers for 2022 with eight attorneys featured in the publication.

In a recent opinion, Honorable Colleen McMahon of U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, ruled that non-consensual releases of creditors’ direct claims against non-debtors in a Bankruptcy reorganization plan are not allowed under the provisions of the United States Bankruptcy Code.

Connor Fleck has passed the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Registration Examination for Patent Attorneys. Mr. Fleck will be able to represent clients in matters before the U.S. Patent Office, including the filing and prosecution of patent applications. He joins registered patent attorney George Pappas in being able to represent clients before the U.S. Patent Office.

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 that ​Connor Fleck has been admitted to practice law in the state of Illinois.

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.

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.

Learn the steps employer should take to implement a union free business philosophy and preserve a union free workplace.

More businesses today are suffering from cybersecurity data breaches that compromise valuable data. Every business should have an understanding of privacy laws and cybersecurity issues and their implication on operations.