On April 23, 2024, the five-member Federal Trade Commission, in a three to two vote, approved a new rule that prohibits employment-based noncompete agreements in the United States. The rule is scheduled to become effective 120 days after its publication in the Federal...

After months of anticipation, on April 23, the DOL announced its final rule modifying the requirements for employees to satisfy the white-collar exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (”FLSA”). The final rule is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2024. Under...

Failing to get the right type of insurance for your business or home can cost you tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars. All business owners and homeowners are at risk if they do not get an insurance policy that is tailored to their...

On July 1, 2024, House Enrolled Act (“HEA”) 1003 will become effective and will substantively change administrative review of agency action taken by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM).

An Indiana law, the Environmental Legal Action (ELA) statute, can be used to solve cities’ contaminated property woes. Under the ELA, a city (or any owner of contaminated property) can sue “a person that caused or contributed to the release to recover reasonable costs of a removal or remedial action involving the hazardous substances…”

The law firm of Bose McKinney & Evans LLP is pleased to announce that attorney Angela Stephens has been appointed chair of the Bose McKinney & Evans Real Estate Law Practice Group.

The law firm of Bose McKinney & Evans LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Tom Wheeler to lead the firm’s newly established Election and Political Law Group. Wheeler will also be a partner in the firm’s Education and Litigation Groups.

As we have previously reported, the much-discussed Corporate Transparency Act (sometimes abbreviated as the CTA) will go into effect on January 1, 2024, with the first company reports due 90 days later. The intent of this act is to combat money laundering, terrorist...

Bose McKinney & Evans LLP is proud to announce our inclusion in the list of 2024 “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers. Bose McKinney & Evans received national rankings for Appellate Practice, Corporate Law, Private Funds/Hedge Funds Law, Securitization and Structured Finance Law, and Venture Capital Law.

In advance of Labor Day, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposed rule modifying the requirements for employees to satisfy the white collar exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Under the FLSA, employees are entitled to wages at or above...

For decades, employers have been confused and frustrated by the “physical review” requirement for Form I-9 documentation. Especially as technology has become more advanced, employers have struggled to understand why they must meet, in person, with every new hire and...

Beginning tomorrow, HEA 1200 and SEA 20 will go into effect, allowing minor children under the age of 18 – who are accompanied by a parent, guardian or family member who is 21 or older – in a bar area “for the sole purpose of consuming food.” While this law opens up the option for family-friendly seating, the decision to implement these changes remains with the individual establishments.

On May 1, 2023, Gov. Holcomb signed into law Indiana’s first consumer data privacy statute. Indiana now joins California, Colorado, Connecticut, Iowa, Virginia and Utah in adopting consumer data privacy protections.

It is time for employers hoping to file cap-subject H-1B petitions to begin the planning process. A lottery system will remain in place for FY2024. Employers seeking H-1B status for FY2024, which begins on October 1, 2023, will: Submit limited details relating to each...

The City of Indianapolis has implemented new energy and water usage reporting requirements for certain types of facilities located within the city.

On June 27, 2023, the recently passed Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”) will take effect and will prohibit employment practices that discriminate against making reasonable accommodations for qualified employees affected by pregnancy, childbirth, or related...