Six attorneys from Burch, Porter & Johnson, PLLC have been recognized as outstanding practitioners in the 2020 edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business. Jef Feibelman, W. Rowlett Scott, Laurel C. Williams, Lisa A. Krupicka, Jennifer S. Hagerman, and LeeAnne M. Cox have been included in thisRead more →
Your Unemployment Questions Answered The employment group at Burch, Porter & Johnson has recently received a number of questions from clients—who are rightly concerned about the wellbeing of furloughed or laid-off employees during this uncertain time—about unemployment benefits in Tennessee, including questions about recent federal legislative effortsRead more →
There are still many questions in regards to the recent CARES Act and FFCRA. The employment group at BPJ is working to clarify federal guidance for employers and many others. Click here to go to the employment newsletter.Read more →
Department of Labor Guidance on the CARES Act and Unemployment By Sarah E. Stuart and Jennifer S. Hagerman There has been an unprecedented demand on the unemployment insurance program due to the effects of COVID-19. Since the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES)Read more →
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. The CARES Act is the third piece of federal legislation aimed at addressing the economic issuesRead more →
COVID-19 Realities: How to Respond to a Rapidly Changing Public Health Emergency in the Workplace By Tannera G. Gibson The outbreak of COVID-19 has created unprecedented challenges in education, government, and the workplace overall. The pandemic has forced employers to evaluate strategies, policies and procedures, and developRead more →
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 effectRead more →
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 toRead more →
When Should an Employer Contest an Unemployment Claim? By Jennifer S. Hagerman After a former employee files an unemployment claim, the employer is confronted with the decision of whether or not to contest the claim. In making the decision, it’s important to remember that the primary basisRead more →
Former U.S. Attorney Joins BPJ, Expands Investigative and Criminal Tax Practice Burch, Porter & Johnson is pleased to announce that Larry Laurenzi has joined the firm as a Senior Attorney. As a former United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, Laurenzi assists companies and individuals who areRead more →