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2026 Best Lawyers Recognition
- August 22, 2025
NCS is proud to have eight attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® and two lawyers recognized in The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® 2026 editions. In addition, Tom Bays was named the Best Lawyers 2026 Product Liability Litigation-Defendants “Lawyer of the Year” in Indianapolis and Scott...
Long-Time NCS Employee Retires
- July 31, 2025
Carolyn Jeffries retired from NCS on May 23rd, 2025. In honor of her retirement, NCS wishes to recognize her for her many years of service, and her continued dedication and contributions to the firm. Carolyn was part of the original team that established the NCS firm in 1980. Although she...
Legal Insights
FTC Ban on Non-Compete Agreements Struck Down by Texas District Court
A Texas federal judge recently struck down the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) nationwide ban on non-compete agreements, a rule that was set to take effect on September 4, 2024. The case, Ryan LLC v. FTC, was brought before the Northern District of Texas, where Judge Ada Brown ruled that the FTC exceeded its authority under...
Landowner’s Duty to Ensure Patron Safety from Criminal Acts
October, 2023 What duties do landowners owe to customers and patrons of their establishments? What about the criminal acts of a third-party: is a landowner also responsible for those? These are questions that local business owners face on a frequent basis when they are confronted with situations that produce unique challenges. As a general rule,...
Changing Child Support Obligations
September, 2023 After a court enters an order on a Divorce Decree or Dissolution Agreement, many parents believe they are being short-changed with respect to child support payments. Others feel they pay too much. Parents are frequently conflicted over these issues and want the best for their children while keeping a level playing field between...