Category: Business

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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Annexation and Me

So the City of Bloomington plans to annex your property. What does that mean for you? By now you have probably heard about Bloomington’s plans to annex certain areas and incorporate them into the City. If you own property in one of these areas, you may also be somewhat confused as to what it will…
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Bunger & Robertson Receives 2019 Readers’ Choice Award from Herald Times

The attorneys and staff at Bunger & Robertson would like to thank all of those in the community for their 2019 Readers’ Choice Award for the best law firm in Bloomington and the surrounding area. To receive a Readers’ Choice Award from the Herald Times a firm must be nominated and receive the most votes…
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Client Update From Bunger & Robertson

NOTICE:  OFFICE REMAINS OPEN BUT ALL ACCESS IS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY As Bloomington’s hometown partner since 1949, we are committed to promoting the health and safety of our community.  Bunger & Robertson is monitoring the COVID-19 situation closely and taking necessary precautions to support our clients, staff, and community.   We remain open but 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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Annexation and Me

So the City of Bloomington plans to annex your property. What does that mean for you? By now you have probably heard about Bloomington’s plans to annex certain areas and incorporate them into the City. If you own property in one of these areas, you may also be somewhat confused as to what it will…
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Bunger & Robertson Receives 2019 Readers’ Choice Award from Herald Times

The attorneys and staff at Bunger & Robertson would like to thank all of those in the community for their 2019 Readers’ Choice Award for the best law firm in Bloomington and the surrounding area. To receive a Readers’ Choice Award from the Herald Times a firm must be nominated and receive the most votes…
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Client Update From Bunger & Robertson

NOTICE:  OFFICE REMAINS OPEN BUT ALL ACCESS IS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY As Bloomington’s hometown partner since 1949, we are committed to promoting the health and safety of our community.  Bunger & Robertson is monitoring the COVID-19 situation closely and taking necessary precautions to support our clients, staff, and community.   We remain open but will…
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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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