News & Publications
NLRB Rules that Broad Non-Disparagement and Confidentiality Provisions in Severance Agreements Violate Employee Rights under NLRA
On February 21, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) issued McLaren Macomb, holding that severance agreements with broad non-disparagement and/or confidentiality provisions violate Section 7 rights of employees under the National Labor Relations Act...
The Employee Retention Credit – Evaluating your Business’s Eligibility
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is a refundable tax credit for businesses that continued to pay employees while operations were suspended due to government orders or that experienced significant declines in gross receipts due to the COVID-19 pandemic from March...
Dvorak Law Group Prepares for 2023 Summer Associate Program
The Dvorak Law Group Recruiting Committee started preparation for the 2023 Summer Associate program with a strategic planning retreat, ensuring we provide an exceptional experience for our incoming Summer Associates. "We are looking forward to welcoming an...
NLRB Rules Overbroad Confidentiality and Non-Disparagement Provisions Unlawful in Severance Agreements
The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) recently reversed Trump-era rulings that provided broad flexibility to employers offering severance packages to employees in exchange for the employee signing a severance agreement. Under the new ruling, severance...
Dvorak Law Group and Shred Vault Announce New Collaboration for Secure Document Disposal
Dvorak Law Group would like to announce a new collaboration with Shred Vault, a leading provider of secure document shredding technology. With an investment in a Shred Vault kiosk in the firm’s lobby, Dvorak Law Group can provide clients with a secure and...
Revised Thresholds for HSR Filings and New Filing Fees Effective Today
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) revised thresholds to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR Act), take effect today, Monday, February 27, 2023. The HSR Act governs federal reporting requirements for transactions that are based upon...
Dvorak Law Group Attorneys Presented Strong Arguments Before Iowa Supreme Court and Court of Appeals
Dvorak Law Group’s experienced litigation team represented clients in front of the Iowa Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. Nick Sullivan and Tiffany Boutcher, two of our skilled attorneys, argued their cases in front of the courts. Nick Sullivan argued a complex...
Dvorak Law Group Names Three New Partners
Dvorak Law Group is proud to announce that Kristopher J. Covi, John A. Svoboda, and Jaynee M. Tyler have been named partners with the firm. Kris Covi is a member of the firm’s litigation, trial practice & dispute resolution practice group. Kris has more than 25...
Funds Available to Businesses through the Employee Retention Credit Program
The Employee Retention Credit (“ERC”) is a program under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act that provides certain businesses with a refundable tax credit on paid employee wages. The ERC program was enacted to incentivize employers to keep...
Proposed FTC Rule Would Prohibit Non-Compete Agreements
No More Non-Competes? The Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”) recently issued a proposed rule that would prohibit nearly all non-compete agreements between employers and employees (the “Proposed Rule”). President Biden’s July 2021 Executive Order prompted the FTC...
Update on Paycheck Protection Program Issues
Dvorak Law Group has assisted clients all over the country in every level of the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), from the loan application, the forgiveness application, audits from governmental agencies, and appeals at both the administrative and federal...
DVORAK LAW GROUP TAKES HOME M&A ADVISOR AWARDS
Dvorak Law Group Partners David Mayer and Seth Moen represented the Firm at the 21st annual The M&A Advisor Awards in New York City and received awards for “Professional Services Deal of the Year” in both the $10MM - $50MM and over $50MM categories. During the...
Dvorak Law Group to Present at MITA Export Experts, Connections & Networking Event
Dvorak Law Group Partner Tom Langan will present “Legal Considerations for International Supply and Distribution Agreements” at the Midwest International Trade Association’s Exports Experts, Connections & Networking event on November 17th. Learn more, HERE. The...
Dvorak Law Group Ranked Among 2023 Best Law Firms
We are pleased to announce that Dvorak Law Group has achieved Tier 1 ranking in the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” 2023 Publication. The Firm received rankings in Real Estate Law, Insurance Law, Trust & Estates Law, and Personal Injury Litigation -...
Ryan Kunhart Appointed Chair of DRI Governmental Liability Committee
Congratulations to Dvorak Law Group Partner Ryan Kunhart on his appointment as Chair of DRI’s Governmental Liability Committee. Ryan’s appointment is for a one-year term and is effective at the conclusion of the 2022 DRI Annual Meeting on October 28. DRI is the...
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