The Health & Human Services, Office of Civil Rights (“OCR”) recently settled with a dermatology practice, New England Dermatology and Laser Center (the “Practice”), after the Practice voluntarily disclosed that it had thrown specimen containers that…
Shelley M. Jackson discusses the differences between service and emotional support animals and what rights are available for individuals who have them?
Headlines blare the reminder that educational institutions must regularly don their business robes as well as their academic robes. They should not ignore the typical business tactics for preserving the goodwill and valuable assets of the…
Imagine having to litigate half of a construction dispute in court and the other half in arbitration. The Indiana Court of Appeals recently analyzed that conundrum in Haddad v. Properplates, Inc., No. 21A-PL-2560, 2022 WL 2977362 (Ind. Ct. App. July…
On August 3, 2022, the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) released Notice 2022-33, extending the deadlines for retirement plans to be amended for the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (“SECURE”) and the Coronavirus, Aid,…
Confidential information often ranks as one of the most highly valuable and principal group of assets for many companies, and protecting these assets should be a vital business priority. In the ordinary course of business, however, many companies…
On August 3, 2022, the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) released Notice 2022-33, extending the deadlines for retirement plans to be amended for the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (“SECURE”) and the Coronavirus, Aid,…
Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce that 13 attorneys have been recognized for inclusion in various 2023 Best Lawyers® Listings. Best Lawyers is the oldest peer-review publication in the legal profession. A listing in Best Lawyers is widely…
In a tight labor market with diversity, equity, and inclusion front of mind, some employers have expanded their outreach to prospective employees under the federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC). Refining their recruiting approach may relieve…
1. Senate Enrolled Act 1
Indiana lawmakers became the first in the nation to pass new legislation restricting access to abortion since the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in June that overturned the 1973 landmark Roe v. Wade decision. Governor…
Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce that Amy D. Yeskie has been elected as Vice President of the Indiana Paralegal Association (IPA). The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Skyline Club on July 20, 2022. For the past five years, Amy has served as…
Corporations and limited liability companies offer, as a primary benefit to using an entity form for operating a business, limited liability protection to the owners for the entity's actions, debts, and other obligations. This concept means that…
