Earlier this month, a group of former college students joined together to file a class action lawsuit (the “Lawsuit”) against sixteen universities.1 The former students allege that the universities are weighing an applicant’s ability to pay when…
Krieg DeVault Partner Alexander L. Mounts discusses what an ESOP is and how, if used properly, can be an intricate tool of corporate finance that also provides retirement benefits for employees.
On January 14, 2022 the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued supplemental guidance (the “Supplemental Guidance”) for implementation of its Interim Final Rule – Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care…
Imagine that your company contracts with a salesperson, consultant, or other professional, who insists on an independent contractor arrangement. He wants to be free to accept other work opportunities. Your company accommodates by paying a daily rate…
Yesterday afternoon, the U.S. Supreme Court issued two key rulings relating to mandatory COVID-19 workplace measures. The rulings contain important implications for private and certain other employers with 100 or more employees and for health care…
Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce that Partner Shelley M. Jackson has been chosen to serve as a Vice President on the 2022 Board of Directors of the Indianapolis Bar Association (IndyBar). Ms. Jackson, a long-time member of IndyBar, has been…
As of January 1, 2022, Illinois employers must abide by significant new amendments to the Illinois Freedom to Work Act (the “Act”). Specifically, these amendments pertain to non-competition and non-solicitation agreements between employers and their…
Most health care providers face many compliance challenges in today’s regulatory climate with the promise of many more to come in the new year. This burden may be particularly acute for physician group practices who must change the methodology for…
Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce that Associate Elizabeth M. Roberson has been elected to serve as the Chair of the Indianapolis Bar Association’s “IndyBar” Young Lawyers Division. Ms. Roberson assumed her new role in December 2021. She has been…
Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce the promotions of three Partners – Nancy J. Townsend, George C. Lepeniotis, and Fenton D. Strickland. Prior to their Partner promotions, Townsend and Lepeniotis served as Of Counsel, and Strickland as a Senior…
Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce that Partner and Chair of the firm’s Litigation Practice, Libby Yin Goodknight, has been appointed to serve on the Board of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Indiana (APABA-IN). Ms. Goodknight will…
Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce that Partner Kay Dee Baird has been named as the firm's new Creditors' Rights & Bankruptcy Practice Group Chair. Ms. Baird has been with Krieg DeVault since 2009, became a Partner with the firm in 2016,…
