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On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, President Trump officially signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) into law. The text of the FFCRA provided broad details concerning its two principal mandates: (1) new, paid sick leave rights for workers impacted by COVID-19 and those serving as caregivers for others with COVID-19; and (2) new, enhanced […]
Read MoreAs rapidly as the coronavirus is spreading its footprint across the globe, businesses of all shapes and sizes are closing their doors … and losing income. Unfortunately, Mississippi businesses are not exempt from this fast moving reality. Indeed, coffee shops, boutiques, restaurants, office complexes, and a variety of other businesses across the State have been […]
Read MoreAs we all work to address the growing personal and business challenges presented by COVID-19, Brunini wants to assure our clients, friends, and the public that we will continue providing top-notch legal services uninterrupted by the ongoing public health crisis. The firm activated its business continuity policies and procedures some time ago, and we are […]
Read MoreBrunini, Grantham, Grower & Hewes, PLLC has been named “Mississippi Firm of the Year” in the 2020 edition of Benchmark Litigation. Brunini also made this year’s shortlist of Litigation Law Firm of the Year for Mississippi. Brunini is one of only four firms in Mississippi to achieve this honor. Benchmark Litigation is a guide to […]
Read More16 Attorneys from Brunini were recently selected as 2019 Mid-South Super Lawyers and Mid-South Rising Stars. 2019 Mid-South Super Lawyers: Matt Allen – Business Litigation Lynne Green – Estate & Probate William Trey Jones – General Litigation David Kaufman – Business Litigation Sam Kelly – Construction Litigation James McCullough – Business Litigation Patrick McDowell – Business Litigation John […]
Read MoreBest Lawyers “Best Law Firms” 2020 has awarded Brunini in 32 tier-one rankings. U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” are recognized for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. To be eligible for a ranking, a firm must first have a lawyer recognized in The Best Lawyers in America©, which […]
Read MoreBrunini, Grantham, Grower & Hewes, PLLC has been recognized by Benchmarch Litigation 2020 as a Highly Recommended Firm in the state of Mississippi. Brunini is one of seven firms in the state to achieve this honor, with the following attorneys ranked as “Local Litigation Star,” “Future Star,” and “Labor & Employment Star” in their respective […]
Read MoreThe United States Department of Labor (the DOL) has released its Final Rule that will broaden federal overtime pay regulations to cover up to 1.3 million additional workers who are currently exempt from overtime eligibility. The Final Rule updates the regulations governing which executive, administrative, and professional employees are entitled to minimum wage and overtime […]
Read MoreAll private employers employing 100 or more employees and subject to Title VII must submit an EEO-1 report annually. Most federal contractors and subcontractors that employ 50 or more employees also are required annually to submit an EEO-1 report (however, only those federal contractors that employ 100 or more employees are required to submit Component […]
Read MoreOn March 26, 2020, U.S. EPA (EPA) announced a sweeping policy for relaxation of EPA enforcement of environmental non-compliance resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic (“COVID Enforcement Policy” or “Policy”). The Policy applies retroactively beginning on March 13, 2020. The expansive scope of the Policy’s enforcement relaxation discretion is widely perceived as being unprecedented in EPA […]
Read MoreOn Wednesday, March 25, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released the first version of the required notice posting that is required as part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). You can find the current version of this poster by going to this DOL website: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/posters/FFCRA_Poster_WH1422_Non-Federal.pdf. While the DOL did not indicate […]
Read MoreSummary of Meeting Held February 27, 2020 The Mississippi Commission on Environmental Quality (“MCEQ”) convened at 9:00 a.m., on February 27, 2020, at the offices of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality in Jackson. The Commission approved minutes from the previous meeting held on November 15, 2019. Chairman, John Dane, III welcomed Chris Wells as […]
Read MoreThe Mississippi Environmental Quality Permit Board (“Board”) convened its regular monthly meeting at 9:00 a.m. on March 10, 2020, at the offices of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, in Jackson. Chris McDonald chaired the meeting. The Board approved minutes from the February meeting and the non-controversial actions/ certifications completed by the staff since the […]
Read MoreOn Wednesday, March 18, 2020, President Trump officially signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) into law. The text of the FFCRA provided broad details concerning its two principal mandates: (1) new, paid sick leave rights for workers impacted by COVID-19 and those serving as caregivers for others with COVID-19; and (2) new, enhanced […]
Read MoreAs previously reported, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) into law on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Among its provisions, the FFCRA set out several key mandates that impact employers, including: New, separate paid sick leave rights for employees impacted by COVID-19 and those serving as caregivers for individuals with COVID-19; and […]
Read MoreAs rapidly as the coronavirus is spreading its footprint across the globe, businesses of all shapes and sizes are closing their doors … and losing income. Unfortunately, Mississippi businesses are not exempt from this fast moving reality. Indeed, coffee shops, boutiques, restaurants, office complexes, and a variety of other businesses across the State have been […]
Read MoreOn Wednesday (March 18, 2020), Congress passed a revised version of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“the Act”), which President Donald Trump wasted little time signing into law. The final version of the Act mirrored much of the original version of the legislation passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on March 14, 2020, […]
Read MoreAs we all work to address the growing personal and business challenges presented by COVID-19, Brunini wants to assure our clients, friends, and the public that we will continue providing top-notch legal services uninterrupted by the ongoing public health crisis. The firm activated its business continuity policies and procedures some time ago, and we are […]
Read MoreThe CARES Act provides $150 billion in Coronavirus Relief Funds for states, tribes and local governments. It is a centerpiece of the state aid in the CARES package, with the funds to be used to reimburse expenses incurred by the states and local governments as a result of Covid-19. Each state will receive funds based […]
Read MoreOn Wednesday, April 1, 2020, Governor Tate Reeves announced that Executive Order 1466 (“E.O. 1466”) will go into effect on Friday, April 3 at 5 p.m. and remain in effect until Monday, April 20 at 8 a.m. E.O. 1466 is a shelter-in-place order, also referred to as a stay-at-home order. As the name implies, it […]
Read MoreThe recently enacted Families First Act and CARES Act authorize refundable tax credits for employers paying qualified leave wages or qualified retention wages under the Acts. In Notice 2020-22, the Internal Revenue Service has announced that no failure to deposit penalties or will be imposed on amounts of employment taxes that are not deposited to […]
Read MoreAs rapidly as the coronavirus is spreading its footprint across the globe, businesses of all shapes and sizes are closing their doors … and losing income. Unfortunately, Mississippi businesses are not exempt from this fast moving reality. Indeed, coffee shops, boutiques, restaurants, office complexes, and a variety of other businesses across the State have been […]
Read MoreBrunini’s Commercial Department recognizes the many difficult and unique business issues presented by the coronavirus crisis, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to provide uninterrupted, top-notch legal services. Our attorneys are actively monitoring developments related to the coronavirus crisis, including past and pending legislation—such as the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan […]
Read MorePresident Trump recently referred to COVID-19 as the “invisible enemy.” While fighting an “invisible enemy” is daunting and should not be taken lightly, we want to make sure you are taking proactive steps to protect your people and to protect your interests on a project. PROTECT YOUR PEOPLE OSHA has set forth guidance and recommendations […]
Read MoreThe IRS has recently extended the filing of all income tax returns and the payment of income and self-employment taxes due on April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020. In a FAQ on filing and payment deadlines, the IRS explains that you do not have to be sick, quarantined or otherwise impacted by COVID-19 for […]
Read MoreOn March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), providing more than $2 Trillion in economic stimulus to individuals and small businesses. In addition to the unprecedented financial aid through loans and other assistance, the CARES Act expanded eligibility for small businesses to qualify for […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 is presenting employers with unprecedented labor & employment challenges, including brand new state and federal regulatory compliance issues. Brunini’s Labor & Employment Group is constantly monitoring and updating these developments in order to provide you—our valued clients—with the current information in order to help your business or organization prepare and respond quickly.
Read MoreBrunini has been a leader in Mississippi for more than 125 years. But with new clients, new attorneys, and a whole new attitude, we’re re-taking the Mississippi legal community by storm.
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