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EEOC Issues Guidance on Vaccine Incentives and Other COVID Vaccine Issues

By: John Vering, John Neyens, Shannon Johnson, and Mark Opara

On May 28, 2021, the EEOC published long-awaited guidance regarding permissible incentives for employers who wish to encourage their employees and their families to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.  The Guidance also addresses some other […]

NCAA Tentatively Plans Vote on Name, Image, and Likeness Legislation

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 […]

Deciding Whether to Unmask—One Size Does Not Fit All

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 […]

DOL Withdraws Trump Independent Contractor Rule

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” […]

SB closes M&A deal with Barrier Companies

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, […]

Lori Beam named Baron of the Boardroom

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 […]

Updates to COBRA notices related to American Rescue Plan

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 […]

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

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 […]