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Julie A. Johnsten and Crystal L. Stallworth Join Krieg DeVault as Paralegals

February 1, 2022

Krieg DeVault LLP is pleased to announce the addition of two Paralegals, Julie A. Johnsten and Crystal L. Stallworth.  Ms. Johnsten is a member of the firm’s Litigation Practice and will concentrate in the area of medical malpractice. Mrs. Stallworth…

Partner C. Daniel Motsinger Named a 2022 Illinois Super Lawyer; Alexander E. Porter Named a 2022 Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star

January 31, 2022

Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce that Partner C. Daniel Motsinger has been named to the 2022 Illinois Super Lawyers listing and Attorney Alexander E. Porter has been named to the 2022 Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Stars listing in the categories…

Indiana Senate Bill Would Replace LIBOR When Necessary

By: Ann Marie Woolwine and Kyle P. Chambers on January 28, 2022

Trillions of dollars are tied up in lending contracts that rely on the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) as their benchmark rate. On June 30, 2023, LIBOR will no longer be published in any capacity.¹ Many LIBOR-based contracts contain…

Eliminating Blight: Court Issues Opinion re: Indiana’s Unsafe Building Law

By: Christopher W. Bloomer on January 26, 2022

The Indiana General Assembly gave Indiana’s cities, towns, and other municipal organizations a powerful tool in the fight against blight by enacting the Unsafe Building Law, or “UBL,” codified by Indiana Code § 36-7-9-1 et seq. Generally, any…

Recent Illinois Case Encourages Use of Liquidated Damages Rather than Rent Acceleration Clauses in Commercial Leases

By: Nancy J. Townsend on January 26, 2022

Most Illinois commercial leases accelerate rent when a tenant defaults, but also require the landlord to mitigate damages by reletting, with the defaulting tenant getting credit for rents from the replacement tenant. This creates logistical…

Krieg DeVault Announces 2022 Senior Associate Promotions

January 26, 2022

Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce the promotions of five Associates to Senior Associates – Corben A. Lee, Maria M. Vladimirova, Christopher W. Bloomer, Elizabeth M. Roberson, and Scott C. Frissell. Prior to their Senior Associate positions with…

Stephanie Eckerle to Present at Upcoming National Association of Worksite Health Centers Webinar

January 25, 2022

Selecting A Worksite Health Center Partner and Transitioning Clinic Vendors
January 25, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT

Learn the key legal and operational areas to focus on - and the potential pitfalls - when you select your first worksite…

Class Action Against Sixteen Universities for Alleged Unlawful Practices in Awarding Financial Aid

By: Robert A. Greising and Elizabeth M. Roberson on January 25, 2022

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…

What is an ESOP? (Podcast)

By: Alexander L. Mounts and George C. Lepeniotis on January 24, 2022

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.

CMS Issues Supplemental Guidance on Interim Final Rule on Vaccination for States Impacted by Recent Supreme Court Ruling

By: Virginia A. Talley and Shelley M. Jackson on January 20, 2022

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…

Beware of the Illinois Employee who Insists on Independent Contractor Status

By: Nancy J. Townsend on January 19, 2022

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…

U.S. Supreme Court Issues Key Decisions on OSHA’s Vaccine-or-Test Rule and CMS’s Mandatory Vaccination Rule

By: Elizabeth M. Roberson and Shelley M. Jackson on January 14, 2022

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…