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In Memoriam: Mike Cody (1936 – 2024)

BPJ Attorney, Mike Cody dies at 88 The Burch, Porter & Johnson family expresses its gratitude for the life of Mike Cody and the many blessings that he brought us as individuals and as a community. Mike Cody’s bright smile, warm heart and unwavering sense of justice

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Judge Bernice Bouie Donald Honored with Street Naming

Memphis City Council votes unanimously for Judge Bernice Bouie Donald Street Burch, Porter and Johnson, PLLC is honored to commemorate the naming of Judge Bernice Bouie Donald Street. The Memphis City Council unanimously moved and approved the resolution renaming the section of Front Street between Poplar Avenue

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NELA honors BPJ Member Hon. Bernice Donald (Ret.)

National Employment Lawyers Association recognizes Judge Bernice Donald with Distinguished Service Award Burch, Porter and Johnson, PLLC is proud to announce that Hon. Bernice B. Donald (Ret.)  been recognized as a 2024 Distinguished Service honoree by NELA (National Employment Lawyers Association). Her award will be presented at

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Charles Newman to Keynote 2024 TBA Convention

Charles Newman to Keynote 2024 TBA Convention Bench Bar Luncheon set for June 13, 2024 at The Peabody Hotel in Memphis, TN Burch, Porter and Johnson member Charles F. Newman will give the keynote address at the Bench Bar Luncheon at the Tennessee Bar Association Convention on

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FTC Votes to Ban Non-Compete Clauses

FTC Votes to Ban Non-Compete Clauses Read below to find out what you need to know now The Federal Trade Commission voted 3-2 on April 23, 2024 to approve a Final Rule effectively banning for-profit employers from enforcing a “non-compete clause” in any agreement with its employees,

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