The Indiana Department of Child Services offers various programs to support families in need. These programs aim to ensure the safety and well-being of children, strengthen families, and provide resources for parents and caregivers. In this video, KGR partner Séamus Boyce and Franklin Community Schools Superintendent David Clendening join DCS representatives as they share details …
Meet Our Firm: Allyse Wirkkala
Q&A with Allyse Wirkkala, associate Why did you become an attorney? In 2008 as an accountant, I was preparing footnotes to financial statements and realized that I wanted to take my career in a different direction. I recall telling my co-worker that I was applying to law school because I wanted to give a voice …
Meet Our Firm: Adam Doerr
Q&A with Adam Doerr, associate Why did you become an attorney? When I was weighing career options, the field of law appealed to me because it allowed me to help people solve complex problems in their lives. Prior to going to law school, I worked as a legislative assistant in the Indiana House of Representatives. …
Biden’s Policy on Title IX Indicates Major Shift for K-12 Schools
Anti-discrimination protections for K-12 students exist in a patchwork of varying federal court interpretations, state laws and local ordinances. During the Obama administration, federal agencies issued guidance clarifying that Title VII and Title IX could be interpreted to prohibit discrimination of transgender employees and students. In 2017 the Department of Justice rescinded 25 guidance documents, …
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Restrictions Remain in Indiana for Limited Gatherings and Events
*This blog has been updated.* Restrictions will remain in place with limited participation for employers and organizations planning to host small or large events in the coming weeks. On Feb. 24, 2021, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb extended two executive orders for 30 more days. The orders – Executive Order 21-02 and Executive Order 21-03 – were …
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Letters of Intent: Binding or Non-Binding
When should you call your attorney in regards to an LOI? Here are questions to consider. business sale – whether it’s a piece of real estate or a whole business – begins as an idea while financial and strategic information is gathered. It then starts to form into a mutual interest where the owner wants …
The EEOC Is Coming! The EEOC Is Coming! Big Changes To Investigation Strategy Coming From EEOC’s Indianapolis District Office
Background – What is EEOC and What Do They Do At A 30,000 Foot Level? The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the primary federal agency tasked with enforcing laws against employment discrimination. In most cases, someone who wants to sue a current, former, or would-be employer first must file a charge with EEOC …
Timber!
Timber is coming to tall building construction. The International Building Code is set to include all-wood high rise construction, up to 18 stories, in its 2021 edition. Depending on fire resistance, allowable heights from 85 feet to 270 feet would be available to architects and engineers. Indiana incorporates many parts of the IBC into the …