On October 13, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a Proposed Rule to revise its prior guidance on how to determine who is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This Proposed Rule rescinds a…
In this podcast Mergers & Acquisitions specialist, Robert A. Greising, dives into a continuation of our 2022 Deal Landscape focusing on Reps and Warranties Insurance.
Hurricane Ian focused our thoughts on Florida over the last week. Many of us have family, friends and clients in Florida, living full-time, “snow birding,” or just visiting. As we think about those individuals we are reminded of the various homes,…
One time consuming (and potentially frustrating) part of any private equity transaction is pre-sale due diligence. Pre-sale diligence is an internal review of the “selling” practice. (For purposes of this article, we will refer to the practice as…
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the “CFPB” or the “Bureau”) announced yesterday that they had entered into a consent order (the “Consent Order”) against a financial institution for “unfair” and “abusive” acts and practices in connection…
Krieg DeVault LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has significantly bolstered its Real Estate and Environmental Practice with the addition of commercial real estate attorneys Donald J. Smith and Stephanie J. Truchan, both previously with the…
Krieg DeVault LLP is pleased to announce that Jeffrey L. Ledbetter has joined the firm as an Of Counsel in the firm’s Financial Institutions Practice . Mr. Ledbetter is a financial services attorney with broad experience in law relating to consumer…
Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce that the law firm has strengthened its highly respected and nationally recognized ESOP and Employee Benefits Practices by acquiring ESOP industry veteran William W. (“Bill”) Merten. Merten, who will be located in…
Krieg DeVault LLP is pleased to announce that Associate Hilary K. Leighty has been accepted into the 2022-2023 Lugar Series Class. For 33 years, the Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series has sought to provide a first-class leadership…
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…
