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A Texas District Court judge presiding over a lawsuit challenging a Federal Regulation that expands protections to transgender patients, among others (“Rule”) recently agreed to stay judicial proceedings while the Health and Human Services (“HHS”)… 
Amy E. Schwarz Joins Krieg DeVault's Governmental Affairs & Public Advocacy Practice Group
Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce that Amy E. Schwarz has joined the firm's Governmental Affairs & Public Advocacy Practice Group, where she serves as the Legislative and Regulatory Operations Coordinator. She has experience working with the… 
Covering Your Losses With Flood Certifications – It's Not Just Common Sense, IT'S THE LAW!
While federally regulated lenders are typically aware of their responsibilities under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (the "Act") to obtain flood certifications upon an initial extension of credit, lenders that fail to maintain and update… 
July/August Hoosier Banker: Acquisition of Voting Shares Through Inheritance
As seen in the July/August 2017 issue of the Indiana Banker Association's Hoosier Banker. Question: Our largest shareholder passed away last week after a long illness. She owned approximately 35 percent of the outstanding shares of our holding… 
Krieg DeVault Recognized for Unparalleled Client Relationships in BTI Power Rankings 2017: The Law Firms with the Best Client Relationships in 18 Industries
Krieg DeVault has once again been recognized in two categories by BTI Consulting Group. The firm was named by clients to the Honor Roll of Core Firms in the manufacturing industry, in the top 30% of firms working in that industry, and was also named… Status of New Overtime Regulation under the FLSA
After months of employers wondering what would happen to the new overtime rule that was to go into effect on December 1, 2016, but was halted through an injunction issued by a federal district court, we have some new insight. But first, some… 
DOL Withdraws Guidance Document on Independent Contractor/Employee Classification
On June 7, 2017, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced that it was withdrawing an Administrator’s Interpretation (Interpretation) issued just two years earlier, on July 15, 2015, which set forth criteria for determining whether a worker is an… 
Employers Beware - So Says the IRS
The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) issued a May 12, 2017 memorandum from the Office of Chief Counsel (CCA 201719025) that reminds us all of the old saying “If it seems too good to be true then it probably is.” The cost of benefits for employers… DOL Requests More Information in Fiduciary Rule Examination
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is looking for more input about possible changes to the Fiduciary Rule and even possible further delay of some of its applicability. On June 29, 2017, the DOL released a Request for Information regarding the… 
Supreme Court Rules that Cities Can Sue Banks Under Fair Housing Act
On May 1, 2017, the Supreme Court in Bank of America Corp. v. City of Miami, Fla., 137 S. Ct. 1296 ruled that under the Fair Housing Act (“FHA”)[1] cities may sue banks over residential lending practices they allege led to urban blight. However, in… Krieg DeVault ESOP Client, Essential Ingredients, Featured in Forbes Small
Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce that the firm’s valued client, Lawrenceville, Georgia-based Essential Ingredients, has been named to “Forbes Small Giants: America’s Best Small Companies” list. Essential Ingredients was 1 of only 25 companies… Krieg DeVault Partners John B. Baxter and Robert A. Greising Named to Chambers USA 2017 List
Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce that Partner John B. Baxter has been named to Band 2 by Chambers USA 2017 for Real Estate. Partner Robert A. Greising has also been named to Chambers USA 2017 to Band 3 for Corporate/M&A. The firm was named to… |
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