A “surety” is generally known as one who agrees to be liable for the debts or contractual obligations of another. Lenders and borrowers often rely on sureties to act as guarantors to assure or guaranty that a borrower will fulfill its obligations to…
Companies purchase cybersecurity insurance policies to cover financial losses from cyber threats. However, such insurance policies may not provide the expected coverage. BitPay recently incurred such a loss, but its insurance carrier refused…
On October 8, 2015 the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the “CFPB” or the “Bureau”) issued new guidance (the “Guidance”) on the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act’s (“RESPA”) anti-kickback provisions[1] and how they relate to marketing…
When it comes to cybersecurity services, non-compete agreements remain viable tools to protect your workforce and competition. Recently, Krieg DeVault successfully enforced a non-compete agreement on behalf of our client Rook Security (“Rook”). Rook…
Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce that Lori Jean, former Senior Vice President, Assistant General Counsel, and Chief Compliance Officer of 1st Source Bank (“1st Source”), has joined the firm as a Partner. Jean will be a member of Krieg DeVault’s…
Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce that attorney Brandon W. Shirley has joined the firm as an Associate in the firm’s Health Care Practice Group. He focuses his practice in the areas Federal and State government assistance programs and healthcare…
Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce that attorney William J. Barkimer has joined the firm as an Associate in the firm’s Litigation Practice Group. Mr. Barkimer concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial litigation, tort claims, and…
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the “CFPB” or the “Bureau”) took another step today towards effectively banning the use of arbitration clauses in financial services contracts with the release of their Proposal on Pre-Dispute Arbitration…
The Truth in Lending Act (Regulation Z) and Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (Regulation X) Integrated Disclosure Rule ("TRID" or the "Rule") became effective on October 3, 2015. In the weeks leading up to this already once delayed effective…
Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce that Paul G. Reis has been named as Chair of the firm’s Real Estate and Environmental Practice Group. Reis brings more than 30 years of legal experience into his leadership position.
Reis has…
Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce that Brett J. Ashton has been named Chair of the firm’s Financial Institutions Practice Group. Ashton counsels banks and a wide variety of other financial institutions on all aspects of state and federal law and…
Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce that Brian M. Heaton has been named as chair of the firm’s Business, Acquisitions & Securities Practice Group. A Partner of the firm since 2007, Mr. Heaton was also named as the 2015 recipient of The Indiana…
