Labor Department proposes changes to rules governing overtime
On July 6, 2015, the Federal Register published extremely significant proposed changes to the rules governing overtime under the Federal Fair Labor Standards…
Firm hosts pet supplies drive to benefit Manna House
From August 17 to 28, 2015, the Lanier Ford law firm is hosting a pet supplies drive to benefit Manna House. The theme for the drive is “helping people,…
George Knox becomes member of the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel
On July 16, 2015, the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (FDCC) announced that Lanier Ford attorney George E. Knox, Jr., had been selected for…
Unemployment compensation law amended during last session of legislature
Teachers and other school employees are not allowed to collect unemployment benefits during holidays, spring break, fall break, or summer vacation, because…
Unemployment compensation law amended during last session of legislature
Teachers and other school employees are not allowed to collect unemployment benefits during holidays, spring break, fall break, or summer vacation, because…
During 2015 regular session, Alabama legislature passes laws affecting schools and school boards
Charter Schools As a result of the passage of the Alabama School Choice and Student Opportunity Act, Alabama Act 2015-3, Alabama now has charter schools.…
Firm’s client gets domain names transferred from competitor
Pursuant to the rules of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), an arbitrator has ruled in favor of the firm’s client in a dispute…
Firm’s client gets domain names transferred from competitor
Pursuant to the rules of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), an arbitrator has ruled in favor of the firm’s client in a dispute…
SBA rules in favor of firm’s client in size protest
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has ruled in favor of one of the firm’s clients in size-determination case. In April 2014, the U.S. Army Contracting…
SBA rules in favor of firm’s client in size protest
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has ruled in favor of one of the firm’s clients in size-determination case. In April 2014, the U.S. Army Contracting…