Nonprofit leaders and advisors should consider attending the upcoming Midsouth Nonprofit Conference, August 17 at the University Center at the University of Memphis. Burch, Porter & Johnson attorneys Jennifer Hagerman and Lisa Krupicka will be there to present and discuss "When to Call for Help: A Non-Profit Leader's Guide to Surviving the BadRead more →
Gary Peeples, an associate in Burch, Porter & Johnson’s labor and employment practice group, has written an amicus brief in the case of Frank v. Gaos; the brief was filed last month. It’s the first time in recent history that a BPJ attorney has written an amicus brief atRead more →
“Tipsy, Sloppy, Drunk or Wasted?” That was the title of one of the most interesting presentations at the recent 4th Annual Title IX Sexual Misconduct Investigative Training Conference hosted by the University of Memphis, according to BPJ’s Melisa Moore, who attended along with BPJ’s Tannera Gibson. The discussion, ledRead more →
For the past ten years, Burch, Porter & Johnson has been a participant in the Memphis Bar Association Summer Law Intern Program. The program seeks to develop and nurture an interest in the legal profession among young people from underrepresented groups. Interns have the oportunity to learnRead more →
A graduation ceremony was held during the Tennessee Bar Association's annual convention to honor the attorneys that completed the six-month program. Gary Peeples is one of three attorneys at Burch, Porter & Johnson that have participated in the Leadership Law program. Read the TBA announcement for moreRead more →
Newman, who has been involved in many high-profile and influential cases during his 50 years of legal practice, was honored for outstanding service to the legal profession, the legal system, and the local community. “Charlie Newman personifies the William Leech Public Service Award,” said TBA YLD FellowsRead more →
The May 2018 edition of The Tennessee Magazine included a short history lesson on Overton Park and the highway case that still impacts governement planning today. Overton Park's Citizens and Their Successful Battle Against the Highway by Bill CareyRead more →
Burch, Porter & Johnson attorney Doug Halijan shares his knowledge of intellectual property and copyright law with University of Memphis law students as an adjunct professor. Memphis Law Magazine, distributed to all U of M law students, staff and alumni, recently tapped Mr. Halijan to share his expertiseRead more →
The lawyers at Burch, Porter & Johnson are honored each year with many ratings and awards, but this month, we received our yearly rankings from Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business 2018. “We value our Chambers ratings because of the exacting research and client testimonials Chambers usesRead more →
Attendees will learn about the pitfalls of the hiring process, including the use of background checks and their impact on negligent hiring claims, common mistakes in setting up payroll and unemployment taxes for new employees, and using onboarding to educate new employees on company culture. On theRead more →