by dehs | Jun 30, 2014 | Employment Law, General, Recent News
Recently, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed lawsuits challenging common provisions in employment separation agreements. In these lawsuits the EEOC alleges that such boilerplate provisions as non-disparagement and... 
by dehs | Jun 27, 2014 | Events, General, Recent News
On Friday, June 27, the lawyers and staff of Davenport Evans were treated to delicious smoked pork and chicken and homemade baked beans prepared by attorneys Vince Roche and Justin Clarke. An annual tradition, Roche and Clarke began planning weeks ahead and prepared... by dehs | Jun 13, 2014 | Business Law, General, Litigation, Recent News
In a June 13, 2014 decision, the Nebraska Supreme Court affirmed dismissal of a lawsuit against Davenport Evans clients WOW! Cable and Knology, Inc. Cable television provider RFD-TV sued WOW! and Knology in Nebraska State Court after WOW! and Knology dropped RFD-TV... 
by dehs | Jun 9, 2014 | Community Involvement, Events, General, Recent News
Davenport Evans has announced its 2014 scholarship recipients. At a ceremony May 13, the firm awarded eight scholarships totaling $20,000 to be used at institutions of higher learning in the state of South Dakota. This marks the 27th consecutive year the firm has... by dehs | Jun 6, 2014 | Estate Planning, Recent News
An annual exclusion is allowed for lifetime gifts to noncitizen spouses. The annual exclusion for gifts made in 2014 to noncitizen spouses is $145,000. The gift tax annual exclusion for noncitizen spouses has increased over time as shown below. For more information,...