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Job Advertising: Avoiding Discrimination When Hiring
Advertising nationally for employment positions can present numerous issues as state laws vary widely. The following are some suggestions on dos and don’ts for advertising, as prepared by Davenport Evans lawyer Justin T. Clarke for the Employment Law eNewsletter. Sign...
The Corporate Transparency Act: Will It Impact My Bank?
On April 5, 2021, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) published an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) seeking feedback through May 5 from financial institutions (and others) regarding the beneficial ownership reporting requirements to be...
Highlights from the 2021 South Dakota Legislative Session
Despite COVID, some interesting discussions on use of federal funds to fight COVID, and some splits in the majority party over certain issues, the 2021 Legislature was generally positive for banks and trust companies. For trust companies and bank trust departments,...
Randi Van Der Sloot Named 2021 KELOLAND Remarkable Woman
Last December, KELOLAND asked you to nominate the remarkable woman in your life for some special recognition. They received dozens of incredible nominations from all over KELOLAND. They selected four finalists to share more of their stories on KELOLAND Living,...
KELOLAND Announces Remarkable Women Finalist Lisa Smith
Last December, KELOLAND asked you to nominate the remarkable woman in your life for some special recognition. They received dozens of incredible nominations from all over KELOLAND. They selected four finalists to share more of their stories on KELOLAND Living,...
KELOLAND Announces Remarkable Women Finalist Maddie Borah
Last December, KELOLAND asked you to nominate the remarkable woman in your life for some special recognition. They received dozens of incredible nominations from all over KELOLAND. They selected four finalists to share more of their stories on KELOLAND Living,...
Quick Action Needed for COBRA Changes in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the “ARPA”). With nearly $2 trillion in economic relief spending, many headlines surrounding the passage of ARPA focused on individual-side benefits of the new legislation, such...
KELOLAND Announces Remarkable Women Finalist Trishia Fischer
Last December, KELOLAND asked you to nominate the remarkable woman in your life for some special recognition. They received dozens of incredible nominations from all over KELOLAND. They selected four finalists to share more of their stories on KELOLAND Living,...
KELOLAND Announces Remarkable Women Finalist Randi Van Der Sloot
Last December, KELOLAND asked you to nominate the remarkable woman in your life for some special recognition. They received dozens of incredible nominations from all over KELOLAND. They selected four finalists to share more of their stories on KELOLAND Living,...
New “Dealer Trust” Law — How Will It Impact Your Bank?
Near the end of 2020, the “Consolidated Appropriations Act” became law. As suggested by the title to the Act, it included a potpourri of legislative actions, many of which were designed to provide COVID-19 relief. One of the measures adopted as part of the Act amended...
Can Employers Offer Incentives to Participate in Wellness Programs?
Ask any employment law attorney this question, and you’re bound to receive the answer dreaded by clients everywhere… it depends. Over the past several decades, more and more employers have implemented employee health promotion and disease prevention programs, commonly...
February 4 ICBSD Call, Cannabis: What We Know About Banking A Budding Industry
The Independent Community Bankers of South Dakota (ICBSD) is teaming up with Preferred Partner Davenport Evans Law Firm to bring you a complimentary, conference call on Cannabis and Banking, powered by Davenport Evans Law Firm. The presentation, entitled, Cannabis:...
OCC Proposes New Rule Concerning Permissible National Bank Premises
January 4, 2021, the OCC issued a proposed rule which amends its regulations on ownership of real property by national banks and federal savings associations. The proposed rule, which will be codified as 12 C.F.R. 7.1024, replaces a prior rule on permissible national...
COVID Vaccines at Work
With COVID-19 vaccinations being distributed and administered around the country, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently issued guidance to employers as they consider implementing vaccine-related policies in the workplace. Becoming familiar with...
2021 Estate Gift Tax Exclusions
The lifetime estate exclusion amount (also sometimes called the estate tax exemption amount, the applicable exclusion amount, or the unified credit amount) has been increased for inflation beginning January 1, 2021. Applicable Exclusion Amount Under the 2010 Tax...
Davenport Evans Announces New Partner Joel Rische
Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP is pleased to announce that Joel R. Rische has become a partner in the firm. Joel R. Rische, is a member of the firm’s litigation section, having joined the firm in 2015. Joel’s focus is on commercial litigation in both state...
Louis and Dorothy Hurwitz: Honoring the Past, Planning for the Future with the SFACF
The following article is shared courtesy of the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation, as published in their Winter 2020 Newsletter. Louis Hurwitz was a founding partner of Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP. As parents, Louis and Dorothy Hurwitz passed on...
FFCRA Leave Expires December 31, 2020
On Sunday, December 27, 2020, President Trump signed COVID-19 relief legislation providing government funding and a long-anticipated coronavirus relief package. The wide-sweeping legislation contains the answer to the question employers have been asking for weeks—do...
Davenport Evans Sponsors Christmas Families Through Presentation Sisters Caminando Juntos Ministry
The lawyers and staff at Davenport Evans Law Firm have a tradition of sponsoring families in need each holiday season. This year, we sponsored two "Christmas Families" with the help of the Presentation Sisters and their ministry, Caminando Juntos. Caminando Juntos...
Preparing to Bank Hemp and Marijuana in South Dakota
Hemp production has been legalized under both Federal and South Dakota law, and to the surprise of many, South Dakota voters recently approved a constitutional amendment legalizing marijuana. Bankers are already experiencing deposit-opening and loan requests from...
Davenport Evans Welcomes Mary A. Akkerman
Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP is pleased to announce the addition of attorney Mary A. Akkerman to the firm. Mary Akkerman joined the firm in December and will become a partner in January 2021. Mary has 20 years of experience practicing law in estate...
Holmstrom in SiouxFalls.Business: New Lawyer Embraces Importance of Mentoring
Davenport Evans Estate Planning lawyer Alayna A. Holmstrom was recently featured in the SiouxFalls.Business Up-And-Comer Column. This week’s Up-and-Comer is Alayna Holmstrom, an associate attorney at Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith LLP. Name: Alayna Holmstrom...
What Measure 26 and Amendment A Mean for Employers
On November 3rd, South Dakota voters approved Initiated Measure 26 (IM 26) to legalize medical marijuana and Amendment A to legalize recreational marijuana in South Dakota. Both IM 26 and Amendment A are not set to take effect until July 1, 2021. However, on November...
Davenport Evans Law Firm Takes the Safer Sioux Falls Pledge
Davenport Evans Law Firm has taken the Safer Sioux Falls Pledge. The Safer Sioux Falls Pledge is a voluntary community commitment to help slow the spread of COVID-19 by following mitigation efforts in organizations and businesses. These include wearing facial...