by dehs | Sep 1, 2021 | Employment Law, Recent News
In President Biden’s recent Executive Order, he encouraged the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to limit or ban non-compete agreements. Although President Biden’s Executive Order itself does not create new law, his intent is clear. Whether the FTC can or will act on his... 
by dehs | Sep 1, 2021 | Business Law, Employment Law, Recent News
Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP is pleased to announce the addition of a new attorney, Brooke N. Schmidt, to the firm. A native of Aberdeen, South Dakota, Brooke Schmidt joined the firm as an associate attorney in 2021.Brooke is a graduate of the University... 
by dehs | Aug 19, 2021 | Business Law, Employment Law, Estate Planning, Financial Institutions, General, Litigation, Recent News
Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP in Sioux Falls, SD is pleased to announce that 17 Davenport Evans lawyers were listed in Best Lawyers® 2022 for South Dakota, in 24 different practice areas. In addition, three Davenport Evans lawyers were named 2022 Best... 
by dehs | Jul 14, 2021 | Employment Law, General, Recent News
In the first federal ruling on the issue, a Texas District Court judge recently dismissed a lawsuit brought by employees of Houston Methodist Hospital who opposed the Hospital’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate as a condition of their employment. The Court ruled against... 
by dehs | Jun 7, 2021 | Business Law, Employment Law, General, Litigation, Recent News
Healthcare providers and employees should take note of the recent passage of South Dakota House Bill 1154, which becomes effective on July 1, 2021. Davenport Evans lawyer Mike Srstka explains. The new law prohibits the inclusion of non-compete clauses in employment... 
by dehs | Jun 4, 2021 | Business Law, Employment Law, Litigation, Recent News
Lawyers from Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith LLP in Sioux Falls, SD have again been ranked Tier One by Chambers USA. In South Dakota, rankings are given in five categories: Corporate/Commercial Law, Corporate/Commercial: Bankruptcy/Restructuring, Labor &...