President issues executive order to require government contractors to provide paid sick leave
Published September 07, 2015The Obama administration has taken a number of steps that affect employment practices of federal government contractors.
Tax Developments 2015
Published September 01, 2015The seminar provided 8 hours of CPE credit for CPAs.
Labor Department proposes changes to rules governing overtime
Published August 27, 2015Changes could increase the number of employees who get paid overtime.
Firm hosts pet supplies drive to benefit Manna House
Published August 18, 2015Projects keep the pets of people in need out of the municipal animal shelter.
George Knox becomes member of the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel
Published July 31, 2015To become a member of the FDCC, an attorney must be selected for membership by the FDCC board of directors.
Unemployment compensation law amended during last session of legislature
Published June 24, 2015Firm attorneys draft law to reduce unemployment compensation taxes paid by employer-client that supports schools.
During 2015 regular session, Alabama legislature passes laws affecting schools and school boards
Published June 16, 2015These new laws address charter schools and virtual schools; amend the Alabama Accountability Act, the Open Meetings Act, the Flexible School Calendar Act, and the law against nepotism in state hiring; and create a new Alabama Community College System. The Tim Tebow bill did not pass the legislature.
Firm’s client gets domain names transferred from competitor
Published May 27, 2015This case required our attorneys to arbitrate our client's claims as provided by ICANN.
SBA rules in favor of firm’s client in size protest
Published May 20, 2015Administrative law judge finds that the successful contractor is indeed a small business for purposes of bid to provide services to the U.S. Army Evaluation Center.
Proposed Regulations would permit sole-source awards to women-owned small businesses
Published May 07, 2015The 2015 National Defense Authorization Act mandates changes in the rules.
New guide to health privacy issued
Published May 06, 2015The guide can help healthcare providers navigate the requirements of HIPAA.
Five attorneys named Super Lawyers for 2015
Published April 30, 2015One attorney was named a Rising Star in the area of workers’ compensation.
Plaintiffs must exhaust administrative proceedings under Rehabilitation Act
Published April 29, 2015Eleventh Circuit affirms decision in favor of firm’s client in case involving special education services.
Lanier Ford participates in fundraiser for HICLC
Published April 28, 2015The Huntsville Inner City Learning Center provides a place for at-risk children to exercise their minds and their bodies through physical activities, fellowship, and tutoring.
Lanier Ford among sponsors of Panoply
Published April 23, 2015Panoply held in Big Spring Park in Huntsville, beginning on Friday, March 24, 2015.