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On July 1, 2018, Senate Enrolled Act No. 539 (“SEA 539”) will go into effect. This new act impacts the largest group of public officials in Indiana—notaries public. SEA 539 will change both the notary seal requirements and education requirements for… 
Recent Guidance for the Mental Health Parity Act: Are You in Compliance?
The Department of Labor (“DOL”) is buckling down on compliance with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (“MHPAEA”). On April 23, 2018, the DOL released a plethora of updated information that provides employers, who sponsor… Illinois Medicaid Proposes Changes to Certain Psychiatric & Behavioral Health Payments
In a May 25, 2018 notice, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (the “Department”) announced a proposed change in the methods and standards by which the Department will reimburse providers for psychiatric and behavioral health services.… 
False Claims Act Settlement Puts Spotlight on Pharmacy Auto-Refills For Medicaid Beneficiaries
A May 29, 2018 United States Attorney’s Office District of Minnesota press release reported that Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and Sam’s West, Inc. (d/b/a Sam’s Club) have agreed to pay a total of $825,000 to resolve allegations that the stores violated the… 
Indiana DFI Issues Advisory Letter Reinforcing Position on Dealer Convenience Fees
The Indiana Department of Financial Institutions (the “IDFI” or the “Department”) recently issued Consumer Credit Advisory Letter 2018-02 (the “Advisory”) providing further guidance to financial institutions and auto dealers who assess an electronic… 
Community Crossings Program Provides Matching Grant Funds for Local Roads and Bridges
With winter finally over, Indiana municipalities are able to shift gears - from ice melt and plow trucks - to road surface rehabilitation, maintenance, and overhaul. To assist with these goals, the Indiana Department of Transportation (“INDOT”)… 
President Trump Signs Dodd-Frank Reform Into Law Providing Regulatory Relief to Community Banks
President Trump signed Senate Bill 2155, the “Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act,” (the “Reform Act” or the “Act”) into law on May 24, 2018. The Act represents the first meaningful rollback of certain provisions of the… 
Considerations for Business Owners as a Result of the New IRS Partnership Audit Rules
The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (the “Act”) changed the IRS partnership audit rules effective as of January 1, 2018. The changes to the partnership audit rules are unrelated to the much-publicized Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, but the new… 
ISDH Issues Proposed Rule Amending the Newborn Screening Program
On May 9, 2018, the Indiana State Department of Health issued a proposed rule to amend certain regulations governing the Newborn Screening Program in 410 Indiana Administrative Code 3-3 (the “Proposed Rule”). The Proposed Rule amends the list of… 
Importance Of Having A Contingency Plan
In March 2018, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights (OCR) issued a newsletter entitled, “Plan A… B… Contingency Plan!” While contingency plans are already required under the HIPAA Security Rule1, OCR’s newsletter… 
Partner Brian M. Heaton Named to the Board of Directors of the Indiana Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth
Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce that Partner and Chair of the firm’s Business, Acquisitions & Securities Practice Group, Brian M. Heaton, has been named to the Board of Directors of the Indiana Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth… 
Krieg DeVault Partners John B. Baxter and Robert A. Greising Named to Chambers USA 2018 List
Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce that Partners John B. Baxter and Robert A. Greising have been named to the 2018 Chambers USA Listing. John B. Baxter has been named to Band 2 of the 2018 Chambers USA Listing for Real Estate. Partner Robert A.… 
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