by dehs | May 27, 2012 | Business Law, Employment Law, General, Litigation, Recent News
By Anthony M. Hohn Companies of all sizes eventually find themselves in the unenviable position of dealing with problem employees. The ever-changing legal climate makes lawsuits by disgruntled employees an unfortunate reality for many employers. While it is impossible...
by dehs | May 24, 2012 | Employment Law, General, Recent News
By Anthony Hohn In a recent decision, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission held that discrimination based on gender identity, change of sex, and/or transgender status constitutes prohibited sex-based discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of...
by dehs | May 17, 2012 | Employment Law, General, Recent News
Use of criminal background checks in the employment field has caused a stir over the past few years since improper use of such checks can result in a claim of discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. On April 25, 2012, the Equal... by dehs | May 9, 2012 | Employment Law, General, Recent News
Davenport Evans attorney Anthony Hohn recently presented a program updating Sioux Falls area human resources professionals on the latest developments in federal labor law. Hohn, a member of the firm’s litigation practice, was a featured speaker at the May chapter... by dehs | May 7, 2012 | Community Involvement, General, Recent News
The University of South Dakota has announced the recipients of three graduate assistantships and scholarships funded by Davenport Evans. The firm funds these awards to recognize excellence in legal scholarship and to provide a stipend to assist law students in their...