By Curry Sexton and Greg Whiston
After delaying a vote on name,
image, and likeness (“NIL”) legislative proposals that was scheduled to take
place at the NCAA Convention in January, the NCAA Division I Council has
tentatively scheduled a vote on the NIL proposals […]
By: John Vering, John Neyens, Shannon Johnson, and Mark Opara
On May 13, 2021, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky
surprised many in the business community by announcing that “Anyone who is
fully vaccinated can participate in indoor and outdoor activities, large or
small, without wearing […]
May 11, 2021
By John Vering, Shannon Johnson, and Mark OparaOn May 5, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule effective May 6, 2021 withdrawing an employer-friendly rule entitled “Independent Contractor Status under the Fair Labor Standards Act” […]
May 3, 2021Seigfreid Bingham successfully completed an acquisition for Lenexa-based Barrier Companies, a fire and life safety compliance provider. Barrier Companies was acquired by Lincolnshire Management and VSS Capital Partners, both out of New York.Steve Kyle, CEO, and Bailie Schnackenberg, […]
April 27, 2021Lori Beam, shareholder, has been honored by the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association as a 2021 Baron of the Boardroom. This award, based on peer nomination, is presented at the annual Benchbar and Boardroom Conference to attorneys who […]
April 16, 2021
By: Mark Opara, John Vering, and Char Heins
Last week the Department of Labor issued FAQs and Model Notices relating to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) COBRA Subsidy. The COBRA Subsidy provides coverage to Assistance Eligible Individuals […]
By Mark Opara and Char Heins
March 23, 2021
President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) into law on March 11, 2021. ARPA continues certain relief programs established by the CARES Act, in addition to creating new programs […]
March 11, 2021
Mark Opara is a corporate shareholder and chairs the firm’s Mentors Committee. He has extensive experience in Employment Law and has assisted clients with a wide range of employment matters, including preparation of employee handbooks, personnel policies, and […]