Legal

You don’t want to pay any more in tax than you have to. That means taking advantage of every strategy, deduction, and credit that you’re entitled to. However, the window of opportunity for many tax-saving moves closes on December 31, so it’s...

The Greater Portage Chamber of Commerce will host a one-hour seminar free to the public concerning myths and facts about wills & trusts on December 4 at 8 am at the Portage 16 IMAX conference room. The program will be conducted by Attorney Scott...

Earlier today, the Gary/Chicago International Airport Board unanimously approved the appointment of BR Lane as Interim Director. Lane most recently served as Chief of Staff to Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson and will assume her new role effective...

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...

Portage Township Trustee, Brendan Clancy, is pleased to announce a new, free Legal Clinic Program at the Portage Township Trustee’s Office (3484 Airport Road, Portage, IN 46368). The program is scheduled on the last Friday of each month, beginning...

The Law Clinic at Valparaiso University Law School, which provides free legal representation to individuals with limited income, is now accepting new cases. The Law Clinic represents low-income residents of the region in matters such as debt...

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...

“Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimer’s Disease”, a free workshop on care options and legal and financial issues related to Alzheimer’s disease, will be offered on Wednesday, March 6 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at St. John's United Church of...

Congressman Visclosky voted yesterday in support of the Schrader-Cooper-Wolf-Gibson Amendment to the Republican-backed “Require a Plan D Act.” The Amendment recommends that the findings of the Simpson-Bowles Commission, a balanced package of...