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Search OptionsInsightsU.S. Supreme Court Holds Race-Conscious Admissions Processes Unconstitutional
On June 29, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admission v. University of North Carolina that the use of race as a factor in college admissions… Inquiring Minds Want to Know - Limit Access to PHI to Prevent Snooping
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) recently concluded its investigation into Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital (“Yakima”). The matter illustrates the need to limit access to private health information… Rapid Modernization: Major Changes Coming to the Professional Licensing Agency
After the passage of transformative legislation and the announcement of groundbreaking new administrative processes, the Professional Licensing Agency (PLA) is poised to undergo a rapid modernization. This evolution will be much broader in scope and… Partner Libby Yin Goodknight Elected to Serve Another Term on the Legal Advisory Committee to the Indiana Legal Foundation
Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce that Partner Libby Yin Goodknight has recently been elected to another 3-year term to serve as a member of the Legal Advisory Committee of the Indiana Legal Foundation (ILF). Ms. Goodknight is Chair of the firm’s… Disclosing Fees Paid to BMV Vendors For E-Filing Lien Interests
Financial institutions offering auto loans to Indiana borrowers will soon be able to record their lien interests electronically. This electronic lien system is only provided by third-party vendors approved by the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles… Partner Stephanie T. Eckerle Named to the Board of Directors of The Children’s TherAplay Foundation, Inc.
Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce that Partner Stephanie Eckerle has been named to the Board of Directors of The Children’s TherAplay Foundation, Inc. (“Children’s TherAplay”). The Children's TherAplay Foundation, Inc. provides individualized… Impact of AI on the Workplace: Latest Guidance from the EEOC
Recently, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued a new publication on the impact of software, algorithms, and artificial intelligence (“AI”) in employers’ decisions on who to hire, fire, and promote (collectively “Selection… Take Five: 5 Things you Need to Know About Indiana Government - June 2023
1. Legislative Council A Direct Proposal: New Proposed Medicaid Rules for State Directed Payments
On May 3, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) published not one, but two, proposed rules for state Medicaid programs. Totaling nearly 300 pages, these rules are aimed at strengthening Medicaid and improving access to care,… Chasing the “Worm” – Act Now to Use the Federal Gift/Estate Tax Exemption
It is not too early for individuals and families to start preparing for reductions to the Federal gift and estate tax exemption equivalent (“FET Exemption”) that become effective on January 1, 2026. The FET Exemption has increased through annual… HOLD ON A MINUTE! INDIANA LEGISLATURE CHANGES THE RULES FOR EMERGENCY DETENTIONS
The Indiana Legislature recently enacted and the Indiana Governor recently signed House Bill 1006 (the “Bill”). The changes in the bill are effective as of July 1, 2023. The legislation contains significant amendments to the Indiana law governing… Business Associate Fined Under HIPAA For Maintaining PHI on Unsecured Server
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”), recently concluded its investigation into MedEvolve, a business associate (“Business Associate”) of a covered health care entity. Business Associate self-reported a… |
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