You’ve been searching for weeks on every career site possible, and you’ve finally found the posting, the one that details exactly what you’re looking for. The interview process is crucial to landing any job, and you want to make sure you ace this one. Maybe you’re fresh out of college or you’re looking for a great change. You may have had fifteen professional job interviews in your lifetime or this may be your first. How do you make sure you’re putting your best foot forward?  To help you in this process, I’ve outlined the things I’ve learned at Gutwein Law on getting your resume noticed and making the best impression on your potential employer. This list is not all-inclusive, and you may think some are common sense – you may be right, but we all need refreshers sometimes, right? I know I do!

Many people may be surprised as to what all qualifies as a “security” under the federal securities laws, and the Indiana Securities Act (ISA). A security is often thought of as a stock or bond, but can also include “promissory notes, investment contracts, and interests in limited liability companies, to name a few,” according to Indiana Secretary of State and the seminal U.S. Supreme Court Case of Howey.

Certain preconceptions of corporations follow the historical belief that corporations exist solely to maximize profits for shareholders. As such, a profit mandate gives those in charge much less of a choice than they might prefer. With the advent of businesses moving to a social awareness business model, this has put constraints on the traditional corporate legal model. So, what if a corporation was able to seek profits while also considering their potential benefit (or detriment) to society? The answer in most states has been the adoption of benefit corporations (“B-Corp”). During the summer of 2015, Indiana passed legislation to join those states allowing the registration of B-Corps. As of the fall of 2015, there are thirty states that have enacted legislation allowing for this particular type of entity.

Think back to the last time you made a purchasing decision. How many friends did you confer with? How many websites did you consult? How many stores did you visit? People are hungry for information, especially when making decisions – and legal information is no exception.

The Department of Labor is in the process of making significant changes to two exemptions that could significantly impact your company: the white collar overtime exemption and the exemption for highly compensated employees.  The final rule has not been published, but employers should consider making preparations now based on the proposed rule.