Category: Blog
Oct 1, 2015 - Blog by Hinkle Law Firm
The economic loss doctrine is a judicially created doctrine that initially arose out of products liability claims. The essential holding of the economic loss doctrine is that a plaintiff cannot recover in a tort action (i.e., a negligence claim) if the damages claimed are purely economic loss. For example, if […]
Aug 23, 2015 - Bankruptcy by Hinkle Law Firm
In some circumstances, it is possible to discharge in bankruptcy certain income tax liabilities, including the taxes themselves, penalties and interest. However, in a decision handed down on December 29, 2014 by the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit (which is binding precedent for bankruptcy courts in […]
Aug 23, 2015 - Blog by Tom Gilman
In some circumstances, it is possible to discharge in bankruptcy certain income tax liabilities, including the taxes themselves, penalties and interest. However, in a decision handed down on December 29, 2014 by the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit (which is binding precedent for bankruptcy courts in […]
Jun 10, 2015 - Blog by Hinkle Law Firm
Yesterday, the DHHS OIG issued a fraud alert warning physicians to make sure that medical directorships reflect fair market value and otherwise comply with the federal anti-kickback statute. The short fraud alert is available for download here. This is the third shot across the bow by the OIG directed […]
May 27, 2015 - Blog by Hinkle Law Firm
May 27, 2015 – Jim Spencer Earlier this month, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued its updated model FMLA forms. The new forms are good for another 3 years – they expire on May 31, 2018 – and can be downloaded here. The new forms are very similar to the […]
Feb 19, 2015 - Blog by Hinkle Law Firm
Kansas Super Lawyers are presenting today on Employee Benefits updates with Kansas SHRM. Topics include addressing retirement plans and how to fix troubled plans. Such topic is presented by employee benefit expert, Eric Namee, of Hinkle Law Firm. These are issues Employers and HR Professionals need to know how to […]
Feb 17, 2015 - Blog by Hinkle Law Firm
In an interview yesterday with the KWCH Channel 12, we discussed the upcoming changes in overtime pay exemptions. While individuals may be exempt from overtime now, the updated regulations (anticipated this month or next) may change that. To learn more about the upcoming changes, contact us.