Randy Head steps down as GOP chair, returns to work at Kreig DeVault
Indiana Republican Party Chairman Randy Head has resigned from his role with the party, effective immediately, the party announced Monday.
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Center of it all: For many Indy law firms, downtown is still where it’s at
Whether they are downsizing their office in the post-pandemic era, holding steady or even expanding their space, downtown law firms say they have good reasons for wanting to remain in the heart of the city.
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178 Hoosier law firms received PPP money
Indiana law firms are included among the thousands of Hoosier businesses and nonprofits that have received money through the federal Paycheck Protection Program according to data released Monday by the U.S. Small Business Administration. We have the recipients in a searchable database.
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Indy Lawyers for Black Lives’ ‘call to action’ brings solidarity
Eyes and ears of those gathered on the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law lawn Friday were trained on members of the Indianapolis legal community calling for action to push for racial equality.
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Web Exclusive: Retired attorney’s presidential button collection tops 1,000 pins
Retired Krieg DeVault partner Calvin Bellamy remembers exactly when he got his first presidential pin. “I know specifically – 1956. My father ran Memorial Day parades in Hammond for many years,” he recalled. That day sparked a fascination and hobby that Bellamy has cherished for the past 64 years.
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UPDATE: Krieg DeVault to expand Chicago footprint in merger with Fuchs & Roselli Ltd.
The merger, effective Jan. 1, 2025, combines the Chicago firm’s 25 legal professionals with Krieg DeVault’s existing team, bringing the latter’s Chicago presence to nearly 40 professionals.
Greising on DEI: Let’s face the national headwinds with perseverance
The headwinds seem particularly strong right now—from the attacks on programs aligned with DEI objectives to lawsuits to block priority programs. Even law firms are getting sued and threatened over DEI programs.
State GOP crowns Randy Head as leader of party in Indiana
The Indiana Republican State Committee unanimously elected former lawmaker and lobbyist Randy Head to be the next chair of the state GOP on Monday, naming a successor for former chair Anne Hathaway.
IN Southern District honors court-appointed attorneys with appreciation breakfast
Celebrating for the first time since 2020, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana honored attorneys who have participated in the court’s Pro Bono Program by accepting an appointment in 2023.
Retzner: Avoid leaving an inheritance to someone you’ve never met
Over their lifetimes and at death, parents make gifts to children under the assumption that those gifts will be the property of that child for life, no matter what.
Roberson, Townsend and Talley: SCOTUS raises the bar for denying religious accommodations
On June 29, the U.S. Supreme Court clarified the “undue hardship” standard that allows employers to reject some employees’ requests for a religious accommodation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Achenbach and Eckerle: Rapid modernization: Major changes coming to PLA
After the passage of transformative legislation and the announcement of groundbreaking new administrative processes, the Professional Licensing Agency is poised to undergo a rapid modernization.
Townsend: Employers must heed rights of pregnant, breastfeeding workers
Federal laws passed at the close of 2022 have enhanced the rights of pregnant and breastfeeding workers.
Retzner and Nichols: Disposing of tangible personal property in an estate plan
To make administration go smoothly, it is still important to consider disposing of tangible personal property as part of the overall estate plan and not simply “gloss over” those provisions.
Vladimirova: Policies on ESG issues create tensions for financial institutions
Companies both large and small continue to grapple with how ESG issues affect their risk management, strategic investments and external reporting.
Retzner: Transferring Florida real estate: Proceed with caution
The first reaction when confronted with a client owning real estate outside Indiana is to transfer that property into a trust, LLC or other method. However, Florida’s property tax laws may yield a result that could be much worse than ancillary administration.
Greising and Tychonievich: Rebranding your school: Benefits, burdens and pathways
A school’s brand will likely be one of its highest valued assets and should be protected or, in some cases, rebranded to help the school compete for students and fulfill its educational purposes.
Townsend: WOTCs can increase diversity, reduce labor shortages
In a tight labor market with diversity, equity and inclusion front of mind, some employers have expanded their outreach to prospective employees under the federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC).
Breck, Achenbach and Jackson: New reciprocity laws for health care professionals in Indiana
As of March 18, certain out-of-state health care professionals will find it easier to obtain licenses and certifications to practice in Indiana. The new credentialing standards set forth in Indiana Code § 25-1-21 (the Reciprocity Statute) apply broadly to health care professionals, except for social workers, marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, addiction counselors and clinical addiction counselors, and respiratory care practitioners.
Retzner and Nichols: The complicated world of creditors and nonprobate transfers
Beneficiaries need to understand that their inheritances may still be subject to claims in the estate. Creditors need to understand the process for proceeding against “nonprobate transferees” to preserve their rights.
Roberson: New law ends forced arbitration in sexual assault, harassment cases
On March 3, President Biden signed into law the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021, which will nullify forced arbitration clauses in sexual assault and sexual harassment cases. Following the #MeToo movement, many states have enacted legislation to limit the scope of claims covered in employment arbitration agreements, but the act is the first federal limitation.
Hague: Employers: Invest in your employees like you do your clients
If our goal is to create a more diverse and inclusive workplace, the focus cannot just be on hiring diverse attorneys. Law firms must also make concerted efforts in retaining their diverse attorneys.
Retzner and Nichols: Indiana’s new advance health care directive
On July 1, Indiana significantly broadened the options for an individual to make health care wishes known through an “Advance Directive for Health Care Decisions.”
Branic and Roberson: Virtual discovery: New considerations in the new normal
As with any new workplace technology, the benefits come hand-in-hand with important considerations for organizations in terms of data retention and document preservation in the event of litigation. It is important that organizations — and their legal counsel — understand the impact this technology could have on future litigation.