Update 1 on the 2016 Alabama Legislature’s current session
So far this year, the current legislative session has renewed quite a number of governmental agencies. As required by Alabama’s sunset law, government…
Results of Gurley quarry suit recognized by Defense Research Institute
The Defense Research Institute has recognized the successful termination of the Gurley quarry suit. George Royer and David Canupp represented the city…
Legislature stops Birmingham minimum-wage law
On February 25, 2016, Governor Robert Bentley signed House Bill 174 which stopped the local minimum-wage ordinance passed by the Birmingham city council…
Firm helps client fly its drone legally
Recently, one of the firm’s clients wanted to use a drone (unmanned aerial system or UAS) for aerial mapping and surveying, but that activity involves…
Gurley wins another round in the quarry case
More than 10 years ago, litigation began between M&N Materials, Inc. (plaintiff), and the town of Gurley (defendant) with a state lawsuit filed on April…
Firm attorneys participate in employment law seminar
On November 17, 2015, David Canupp, Travis Jackson, Christopher Pape, and Lauren Smith participated in a 1-day seminar on employment law sponsored by the…
Two provisions of the Affordable Care Act now in effect
Now in effect are two provisions of the Affordable Care Act that apply only to applicable large employers (ALEs): the employer-shared-responsibility provision…
Alabama Department of Education issues rules about charter schools
On September 17, 2015, the Alabama Department of Education issued rules required by Alabama 2015-3, which established charter schools in Alabama. Download…
Final rule issued about pay transparency for federal government contractors
On September 11, 2015, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) issued a final rule that prevents government contractors from having…
President issues executive order to require government contractors to provide paid sick leave
On Labor Day (September 7, 2015), President Barack Obama signed an executive order requiring all government contractors to provide paid sick leave. Currently,…