President issues executive order to require government contractors to provide paid sick leave

Published September 07, 2015

The Obama administration has taken a number of steps that affect employment practices of federal government contractors.

Tax Developments 2015

Published September 01, 2015

The seminar provided 8 hours of CPE credit for CPAs.

 

Labor Department proposes changes to rules governing overtime

Published August 27, 2015

Changes could increase the number of employees who get paid overtime.

Firm hosts pet supplies drive to benefit Manna House

Published August 18, 2015

Projects 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, 2015

To 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, 2015

Firm 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, 2015

These 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, 2015

This 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, 2015

Administrative 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, 2015

The 2015 National Defense Authorization Act mandates changes in the rules.

New guide to health privacy issued

Published May 06, 2015

The guide can help healthcare providers navigate the requirements of HIPAA.

Five attorneys named Super Lawyers for 2015

Published April 30, 2015

One attorney was named a Rising Star in the area of workers’ compensation.

Plaintiffs must exhaust administrative proceedings under Rehabilitation Act

Published April 29, 2015

Eleventh 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, 2015

The 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, 2015

Panoply held in Big Spring Park in Huntsville, beginning on Friday, March 24, 2015.

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