Publications

Confidentiality and Privilege in an AI World

Artificial intelligence (“AI”) is reshaping work for companies of all sizes. Used properly and securely, AI can offer improved efficiency and higher productivity. But if used without appropriate safeguards and training, AI could expose confidential information and jeopardize the attorney-client privilege…

Supreme Court Expands Parental Religious Freedoms in K-12

In Mahmoud v. Taylor, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a major ruling reaffirming and extending constitutional protections for parents seeking to shield their children from public school instruction that conflicts with their religious beliefs. In a 6-3 decision, the...

Indiana State Budget Includes Increased Cigarette Tax

​Early Friday, April 25, 2025, Indiana legislators passed a state budget that includes a $2 per pack cigarette tax increase. The tax hike also includes percentage increases on other tobacco and vape products.  If you have questions about the increased tax, please...

Update: Corporate Transparency Act Back in Effect

As of Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements under the CTA are back in effect, thanks to a decision by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas in Smith, et. al. v. U.S. Department of Treasury. Most...

Update: Corporate Transparency Act Remains Unenforceable

This is an important follow-up to our Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, Client Alert regarding the recent injunction prohibiting enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”). As of Dec. 31, 2024, companies are not required to file Beneficial Ownership Reports (“BOI...

Follow-Up: CTA Preliminary Injunction

This is an important follow-up to our Client Alert circulated last Friday, December 6, 2024, regarding the recent federal court order prohibiting the U.S. Treasury Department and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) from enforcing the Corporate...

Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Preliminary Injunction

On Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, a federal court in Texas issued an order which precludes the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”). Unlike similar orders, which were limited in scope, this order completely prohibits the U.S. Treasury Department from...

ATC Provides Updates on New Alcohol Laws Effective July 1

Several changes to alcohol and tobacco laws were adopted this year, effective July 1, 2024. A full outline of these changes can be found on the ATC website here. Of specific note for retailers and craft manufacturers is House Enrolled Act 1086: Dram Shop: requires...

HEA 1003: Administrative Law

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).

ATC Provides Reminders for 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend

The Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission has provided a few reminders to ensure compliance with Indiana’s alcoholic beverage laws and regulations during the upcoming 2024 NBA All-Star Game and related events being hosted on February 16–18, 2024, in Indianapolis.

Tom Wheeler Joins Bose McKinney & Evans

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.

Preparing for Corporate Transparency Act Implementation

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 Named Among “The Best Law Firms” by Best Lawyers®

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.

Indiana Law Change Allows Minors in Restaurant Bars

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.