Our Education & Public Policy Law attorneys give an update of cases decided applying trending legal issues. In recent years, two areas of significant development have been in the areas of (1) the First Amendment protections of students; and (2) issues involving transgender individuals. In this article, we will delve into two of the key …
Practical Legal Issues regarding Vaping and Schools
The tobacco use intervention strategies of the past may have low relevancy in today’s landscape – especially among our youth. The clandestine design of modern e-cigarettes along with the absence of any noticeable stench has led to students mastering the “stealth vape” – or vaping in stairwells, hallways, and/or bathrooms…in plain sight. We have even …
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The Federal Trade Commission Announced a Ban on Non-Compete Agreements: What Does That Mean for Your Business?
We won’t bury the lede: it could be huge, but it’s also probably too soon to tell. The new rule isn’t “official” yet; it could well change shape between now and the effective date and the litigation to enjoin the rule once it becomes effective is nearly guaranteed. However, if any version of the rule …
2 New Attorneys, 1 Paralegal Join KGR
KGR is thrilled to start the New Year with two new attorneys Wes Overturf and Anthony Carreri, and their paralegal Deidre Gastenveld. Wes Overturf, a partner, practices in the areas of bankruptcy and creditors’ rights. He represents creditors, debtors, and other interest holders in Chapter 7, 11, 12 and 13 bankruptcy cases primarily in the …
KGR Obtains Preliminary Injunction Against City of Bloomington in Free Speech Case
Turning Point USA (TPUSA) and its local chapter on the Indiana University campus in Bloomington, Indiana, recently had their request for preliminary injunctive relief granted by U.S. District Judge Sarah Evans Barker in a free speech case brought by Kroger, Gardis & Regas, LLP (KGR). The City of Bloomington’s Public Art Master Plan invites …
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KGR Attorneys File Lawsuit Against USA Track & Field to Advance Athlete Health & Safety
KGR’s Sports and Entertainment Law Team, led by KGR Partner Bill Bock, is representing elite women’s heptathlon competitor Taliyah Brooks in a recently filed lawsuit against USA Track & Field (USATF), the national governing body for the sport of track and field in the United States. On June 27, 2021, at the 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials …
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Top 10 Causes of Construction Claims
Our friends at Construction Dive, a construction industry newsletter, recently reported the Top 10 Causes of Construction Claims or Disputes in America. According to the 5th Annual CRUX Insight Report on global construction claims and disputes, these are the most common sources of such claims in America: 1) Change in scope 2) Physical conditions were …
KGR included in 2023 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers ‘Best Law Firms’
Kroger Gardis & Regas is thrilled to be included in the list of “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® 2023 Edition. The report recognizes the most elite firms across the nation, identified for their professional excellence with consistently positive feedback from clients and peers. To become eligible for a …
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