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FTC Announces 2024 Revised Thresholds and Filing Fees for HSR Filings
On January 22, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the adjusted thresholds to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR Act), which were officially published in the Federal Register on Monday, February 5, 2024, and became...
NEW DEPARTMENT OF LABOR RULE REDEFINES AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR UNDER THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT
On January 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule redefining the term “independent contractor” as applied under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This new rule is largely consistent with the DOL’s 2022 proposed version, replacing its...
Updated Reporting Requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act
As of January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) will require certain companies to begin reporting information about their beneficial owners to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), a bureau of the United States Department of the...
IRS Initiatives Related to ERC Claims – Special Withdrawal Program and New Voluntary Disclosure Program
Over the past several months, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has consistently increased its efforts to address fraudulent claims related to the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) and to stop aggressive marketing around the ERC that misled employers into filing...
Essay and Beerman Recognized with Women in Law Honors
Dvorak Law Group Attorneys Laura K. Essay and Tiffany S. Beerman were recognized by Lawyers Monthly as 2023 Women in Law Honorees. Laura and Tiffany embody the spirit of innovation, leadership, and excellence that the Women in Law Awards aims to recognize. Each has...
Dvorak Law Group Wins M&A Deal of the Year
Dvorak Law Group, LLC and its Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group was honored in New York City by The M&A Advisor at the 22nd Annual M&A Advisor Awards Gala. The firm took home one of the most coveted awards of the night - M&A Deal of the Year...
Dvorak Law Group Welcomes Four Attorneys to the Firm
Dvorak Law Group is pleased to welcome Daniel Florence, Katelin O’Connor, Christian Rush, and Lindsay Velez to the firm. Daniel Florance, from Papillion, NE, joins the firm’s business and corporate practice group. He will assist clients with a broad range of...
IRS Moratorium on New ERC Filings Amid Surge of Questionable Claims
On September 14, 2023, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) announced an immediate moratorium on the processing of new claims for the Employee Retention Credit (“ERC”) as part of its continuing effort to combat dishonest ERC promoters. The moratorium is expected to...
Supply Chain Disruptions – The Impact on ERC Eligibility
The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) has recently updated its guidance regarding which employers are considered eligible to receive the Employee Retention Credit (“ERC”), specifically regarding employers pursuing the credit as a result of supply chain disruptions....
Small Businesses and the Corporate Transparency Act
Starting January 1, 2024, most businesses will be required to begin reporting information about their beneficial owners to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), a bureau of the United States Department of the Treasury. FinCEN established this...
Nine Dvorak Law Group Attorneys Named to 2024 Best Lawyers® List
Dvorak Law Group is pleased to announce that nine attorneys have been included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Additionally, three attorneys were recognized as “Ones to Watch.” Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become...
Combatting Against the Warning Signs of an ERC Scam
In the latest warning regarding Employee Retention Credit (“ERC”) scams, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) highlights warning signs of aggressive promoters who are urging businesses to file an ERC claim without careful review of their eligibility. Some of the...
Employee Retention Credit (ERC) – Beware of Third-Party Schemes
Dvorak Law Group, LLC has advised clients across the country regarding Employee Retention Credit (ERC) guidelines and potential eligibility. During the process, Dvorak Law Group assists clients by reviewing governmental orders and qualifications, as well as...
Dvorak Law Group Wins Lawyer of the Year, Two Deal of the Year Awards
Dvorak Law Group, LLC is proud to have been honored with three M&A Atlas Awards from the Global M&A Network: Lawyer of the Year – David Mayer, Founding Member, Executive Vice President, Chair – M&A Practice Group, Dvorak Law Firm, LLC Financing Deal of...
Dvorak Law Group Welcomes Michael J. King
Dvorak Law Group, LLC is pleased to welcome Michael J. King to the firm’s Corporate and M&A practice groups. King brings over 30 years of experience, having most recently served as the Chief Legal Officer – North America, for Corporate Travel Management (CTM),...

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