Legal

On September 20, 2013, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced its proposed rules that will limit the amount of carbon dioxide that new power plants can emit. In response, Indiana Governor Mike Pence said, “As I had informed President...

We take great pride in helping to educate our members and customers through our many publications. The latest example is the newest edition of the Indiana Taxation Handbook, a valuable resource for those who deal with Indiana tax issues. As a result...

Mayor Milo formally announced today that Rebecca D. Meyer will be appointed as the incoming City Attorney. Current City Attorney Don Baugher will be retiring at the end of August after serving for over 15 years under Mayors Smith, Chroback, Morris...

Beginning Monday February 4th the Valparaiso Police Department’s gun permit procedures will be changing. On Monday gun permit applicants will first be required to apply online for a gun permit and within 30 days schedule an appointment at L1...

Rhame & Elwood Attorneys at Law, located on Willowcreek Road in Portage, is filled with talented, community oriented individuals that are passionate about the work that they do. Attorney Scott McClure, who became an associate at Rhame &...

Recent news from the legal profession has focused on the difficulty of new lawyers in finding jobs. Is that changing? A third of law firms and corporations participating in a quarterly survey indicated they are seeking to hire full-time legal staff....

Legislation is going through the United States Congress to make it easier for small businesses in America to benefit from crowd-funding. Look for more on this topic in an upcoming edition of BizVoice (via a column from Kevin Hitchen, a founding...

The United Way of Porter County is looking for volunteers for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. VITA provides FREE tax service to residents with low - moderate income, seniors, and people with disabilities. A no-obligation...

The United Way of Porter County is looking for volunteers for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. VITA provides FREE tax service to residents with low - moderate income, seniors, and people with disabilities. A no-obligation...

The legal transfer of assets after someone dies is called probate. The process verifies the will, disburses the estate and pays off any outstanding debts. Probate can be a long and arduous process for complicated estates. Court and legal costs can...