Beginning on January 1, 2024, many legal entities in the United States now have to report to the federal government information about their beneficial owners—i.e., the individuals who ultimately own or control the company through the Corporate Transparency Act. The information will be stored in a secure nonpublic federal government database. Here are the key…
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New Overtime Rules — Be in the Know
In May 2016, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced its Overtime Final Rule updating the “White Collar Exemptions” to overtime payment regulations as required by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The DOL estimates that these updates will extend overtime and protections to more than 80,000 Hoosiers and more than 4.2 million Americans. This will…
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New Overtime Rules — Be in the Know
In May 2016, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced its Overtime Final Rule updating the “White Collar Exemptions” to overtime payment regulations as required by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The DOL estimates that these updates will extend overtime and protections to more than 80,000 Hoosiers and more than 4.2 million Americans. This will…
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Bunger & Robertson has Moved
The attorneys and staff of Bunger & Robertson are happy to announce the completion of the move into their new office, located at 211 South College Avenue in Bloomington, Indiana. The newly renovated office provides an inviting atmosphere for client meetings and mediations alike. Complementary parking for clients and guests adjoins Bunger & Robertson’s new…
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Federal Court Expands Access to Indiana Liquor Licenses
This week, the Federal District Court for Southern Indiana issued a permanent injunction against Ind. Code § 7.1-3-21-5(a). This law prohibited possession of an Indiana alcoholic beverage retailer’s permit by Limited Liability Companies (“LLCs”) that contained more than 40% out-of-state ownership. There was an exception found in Ind. Code § 7.1-3-21-6(a)(10)(B)(i) that allowed out-of-state…
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Limited Liability Companies: The Building Blocks
Thinking about starting a business? Limited liability companies (LLCs) are one of the most used entity-types today due to their relatively straightforward formation requirements, flexibility, and protection from personal liability. Here are a few characteristics that distinguish LLCs from other entity-types: Articles of Organization Every LLC must file its Articles of Organization with the…
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B&R Announces 7 Attorneys Selected as Super Lawyers & Rising Stars
We at Bunger & Robertson are honored to announce that seven of our lawyers have been selected as 2021 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. This year’s recipients include Samuel Ardery (Top 10 Lawyers) (The Annual List: Alternative Dispute Resolution); Joseph O’Connor (Business/Corporate); William J. Beggs (Civil Litigation: Defense); James L. Whitlatch (Health Care); Brian R. Drummy…
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Governor Holcomb Signs COVID-19 Immunity Bill into Law
On Friday, February 19, 2021, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb signed HB1 into law, providing tort immunity to business for actions “arising from COVID-19.” The legislation provides immunity for harms that result from the actual, alleged, or possible exposure or contraction of COVID-19 as well as services, treatment, or other actions performed for COVID-19. Immunity extends…
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New Overtime Rules — Be in the Know
In May 2016, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced its Overtime Final Rule updating the “White Collar Exemptions” to overtime payment regulations as required by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The DOL estimates that these updates will extend overtime and protections to more than 80,000 Hoosiers and more than 4.2 million Americans. This will…
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