CARES Act Updates
Many businesses have faced challenges with interpreting Federal legislation related to COVID-19. BPJ is working to help interpret recent guidance that has been issued to help alleviate confusion and provide clarity for businesses.
Read More »Coronavirus Update: Federal CARES Act
After a tense week of difficult negotiations, Congress passed, and the President signed into law, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) on Friday, March 27, 2020.
Read More »Updated: Bloomberg Reports Delayed Tax Deadline
Bloomberg has reported that the United States Department of the Treasury is pushing the April 15th filing and payment date back for 90 days.
Read More »New Federal Laws Extend Paid Leave and Job Protection for Employees Affected by COVID-19
On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which includes two provisions designed to extend job protection and pay for employees affected by COVID-19. Both of these provisions are applicable only to employers with fewer than 500 employees and go into effect on April 2, 2020.
Read More »A Message About COVID-19 from BPJ
In the face of the widespread disruption caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic, we want to assure you that Burch, Porter & Johnson, PLLC is taking all steps necessary to assure the continuity of services we offer to our clients and the community we serve. Thanks to technology and advanced planning, the firm is positioned to provide uninterrupted access to our legal services while assuring our lawyers and staff can work in a safe environment.
Read More »Laurenzi Joins Burch, Porter & Johnson
Burch, Porter & Johnson is pleased to announce that Larry Laurenzi has joined the firm as a Senior Attorney.
Read More »Halijan Appointed by Tennessee Supreme Court to Second Term on Rules Advisory Commission
Douglas F. Halijan, a partner at Burch, Porter & Johnson, PLLC in Memphis, has been appointed by the Tennessee Supreme Court to serve a second three-year term on the Advisory Commission for the Tennessee Rules of Practice and Procedure, effective January 1, 2020.
Read More »Bar Association Leadership Posts Go To BPJ Lawyers
Three BPJ attorneys step up in 2020, including a future president.
Read More »Newman Receives Lawyer's Lawyer Award
Daily Memphian profile reveals what makes it so well-deserved.
Read More »Hagerman Honored by MBJ as a 2019 Superwoman in Business
No one who knows BPJ labor and employment attorney Jennifer Hagerman would be surprised that she thinks her superpower is persistence.
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