David Canupp speaks about what makes a great place to work
Published November 04, 2015Presentation part of the fall edition of Strategic Innovations--HR Legal Seminar, a program sponsored by the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce
David Canupp speaks about the ADA
Published October 28, 2015Presentation made at the AMIC Roundtable.
Two provisions of the Affordable Care Act now in effect
Published October 05, 2015These provisions apply to applicable large employers (ALEs)—employers with 50 or more full-time employees.
Alabama Department of Education issues rules about charter schools
Published September 17, 2015The new rules became effective September 17, 2015.
Final rule issued about pay transparency for federal government contractors
Published September 15, 2015The new rule is likely to affect 22% of America's workforce, beginning on January 1, 2015.
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.