%20was%20enacted%20on%20May%201,%202023,%20and%20became%20effective%20on%20January%201,%202026.%20Here’s%20what%20business%20owners%20need%20to%20know%20about%20consumer%20rights%20created%20under%20the%20INCDPA:)
As of the start of 2026, Indiana is among the 20 states with active data privacy legislation aimed at protecting consumers’ personal data and keeping consumers informed about how their data is being used. The Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act (INCDPA) was enacted on May 1, 2023, and became effective on January 1, 2026.
Here’s what business owners need to know about consumer rights created under the INCDPA:
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Gutwein Law is pleased to announce that Longsworth Law LLC is joining the firm, marking the expansion of Gutwein Law into the Fort Wayne market. As part of the transition, attorney Jeanne Longsworth will join as a Partner, along with two paralegals.
&p[summary]=In%20today’s%20fast-paced%20and%20inter-connected%20world,%20ambitious%20companies%20are%20experiencing%20growth%20like%20never%20before.%20They’re%20scaling%20operations,%20entering%20new%20markets,%20and%20broadening%20their%20reach%20across%20states%20and%20countries.%20But%20with%20this%20exciting%20expansion%20comes%20a%20host%20of%20legal%20complexities%20that%20even%20the%20most%20forward-thinking%20business%20leaders%20must%20address.)
In today’s fast-paced and inter-connected world, ambitious companies are experiencing growth like never before. They’re scaling operations, entering new markets, and broadening their reach across states and countries. But with this exciting expansion comes a host of legal complexities that even the most forward-thinking business leaders must address.
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If you’re running a business incorporated in Delaware—or considering it—you’ve likely heard about the state’s franchise tax. Delaware is a popular choice for incorporation due to its business-friendly laws and lack of corporate income tax for companies that don’t operate in the state. However, most for-profit entities incorporated in Delaware, whether corporations, LLCs, or LPs, are subject to an annual tax. In this post, we’ll break down Delaware’s franchise tax structure, how it’s calculated, and what you need to know to stay compliant.
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%20to%20handle%20essential%20HR%20functions.%20While%20PEOs%20provide%20significant%20value%20in%20areas%20like%20payroll,%20compliance,%20and%20benefits%20administration,%20they%20are%20often%20mistaken%20for%20legal%20advisors.%20However,%20it’s%20crucial%20to%20understand%20that%20a%20PEO%20is%20not%20a%20lawyer%20and%20cannot%20replace%20the%20role%20of%20legal%20counsel.%20Here’s%20why:)
When it comes to managing business operations, many companies turn to Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) to handle essential HR functions. While PEOs provide significant value in areas like payroll, compliance, and benefits administration, they are often mistaken for legal advisors. However, it’s crucial to understand that a PEO is not a lawyer and cannot replace the role of legal counsel. Here’s why:
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