by dehs | Jan 9, 2018 | Business Law, Employment Law, Recent News
By Jean H. Bender Repeal of the Individual Mandate On December 22, 2017, the President signed into law the new tax reform package. The bill eliminates the individual mandate formerly required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare,... 
by dehs | Jan 9, 2018 | Business Law, Employment Law, Recent News
By Jean H. Bender On December 20, 2017 a federal judge vacated the rules that govern wellness plans under the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA) and Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA). Essentially, the rules are still effective until January 1, 2019,... 
by dehs | Jan 5, 2018 | Employment Law, Events, General, Recent News
After over three decades with Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, attorney Rick Orr and legal assistant Colleen Emmons both logged their last hour at the close of 2017. A celebration of their work with the firm was held with attorneys and staff. Rick W. Orr joined...