National Labor Relations Board Announced Major Changes to Union Election Rules
On December 13, 2019, the National Labor Relations Board (the Board) announced major changes to its union election rules. Expected to take effect on April 16, 2020, the new rules modify what is commonly known as the "quickie election rules" or "ambush election rules."
Read More Indiana Supreme Court Defines Use of Liquidated Damages Clauses in Employment Contracts
Employment contracts frequently include restrictions on an employee’s ability to work for a competitor (non-competition clause) or to solicit the employer’s employees or customers (non-solicitation clause) for a period of time after the employee’s employment ceases.
Read More Trisha Paul to Chair Firm's Executive Committee for 2020
Barrett McNagny LLP is pleased to announce that Trisha J. Paul has been elected to serve as Chair of the firm’s Executive Committee for 2020. Also serving on the firm’s Executive Committee during 2020 will be H. Joseph Cohen, Robert T. Keen, Joshua C. Neal and Samuel J. Talarico, Jr.
Read More Cohen to Present at NIHRA Meeting
Labor and employment attorney Joe Cohen presented at the January 6, 2020 meeting of the Northeast Indiana Human Resources Association.
Read More Preparing to Meet Your Family Law Attorney: What should you bring to your first meeting?
Family law attorneys understand that going through the process of getting a divorce can be quite an ordeal. It is an emotional time that can involve disputes about marital property, child custody, or other personal issues.
Read More Department of Labor Issues Final Rule on What Perks Can be Included in "Regular Rate" of Pay
The U.S. Department of Labor announced its final rule on what perks employers can exclude from the regular rate of pay calculation.
Read More No Contest Provisions
There are times when a beneficiary of an estate or trust may want to challenge the terms of the will or trust. In order to avoid a challenge, the will or trust may include a “no contest” provision.
Read More Real Property Used for "Charitable Purposes" Can be Exempt from Taxation
Indiana statute provides that real property used for “charitable purposes” can be exempt from taxation.
Read More Court of Appeals Issues Decision Addressing Questions of What Constitutes Medical Care
In medical malpractice cases, a dispute can arise over whether certain acts or omissions occurred in the course of providing medical care or the related question of whether a patient-provider relationship arose based on certain acts of a medical provider.
Read More Paul to Present at 2019 Year in Review Seminar
Trisha J. Paul was a presenter at the 2019 Year in Review seminar presented by the Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum on December 12 and 13, 2019. Ms. Paul presented on the second day of the seminar and discussed recent developments in estate planning.
Read More Respecting Employees’ Privacy Rights during an Internal Investigation
An employer must respect employees’ privacy rights when conducting internal investigations in response to a claim or allegation. However, at the same time, it is necessary and important for the employer to obtain all of the relevant factual information. In most instances, the investigation must be conducted promptly and thoroughly.
Read More Molitoris Admitted to Practice Law in Ohio
Justin T. Molitoris has been admitted to practice law in the state of Ohio. Mr. Molitoris concentrates his practice in the areas of corporate and business law.
Read More Barrett McNagny LLP Listed in 2020 “Best Law Firms” Rankings
Barrett McNagny LLP is proud to announce that the firm was ranked in the 2020 “Best Law Firms” rankings by U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers®.
Read More Small Business Reorganization Act
On August 23, 2019, President Trump signed into law the Small Business Reorganization Act (“Act”), which is intended to make bankruptcy reorganizations a faster, more efficient, and more affordable debt-management option for small businesses.
Read More Kimbrough Receives Award
Thomas Kimbrough was the recipient of the David A. Bobilya Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership Award.
Read More Barrett Welcomes New Attorneys
Barrett McNagny LLP announces that Sadie Dillon-Baatz, Carta Robison, and Evan Wild have joined the firm as associate attorneys.
Read More Laws Impose an Affirmative Obligation to Investigate
There are various laws and statutes that create a duty to investigate by the employer when a claim has been made by an employee.
Read More Murphy Featured through Purdue Fort Wayne Athletics
Litigation attorney and Mastodon alumni Pat Murphy was featured as part of Purdue Fort Wayne's Season Ticket Holder Spotlight.
Read More Post Internal Investigations Matters
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.
Read More Steinhofer to Present
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.
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