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The 2020 edition of Chambers USA, which lists leading law firms and individual lawyers in an extensive range of practice areas, jointly awarded high rankings to nine Brunini attorneys and six of the firm’s practice areas. Chambers USA ranked six of Brunini’s practices, with the firm’s Energy & Natural Resources practice receiving the highest ranking […]
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 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 MoreSummary of Meeting Held May 12, 2020 The Mississippi Environmental Quality Permit Board (“Board”) convened at 9:00 a.m. on May 12, 2020. This meeting was held through a telephone and Zoom conference call and the public was invited to listen to the deliberations of the Board. The Board first approved minutes from the previous meeting […]
Read MoreSummary of Meeting Held April 23, 2020 The Mississippi Commission on Environmental Quality (“MCEQ”) convened at 9:00 a.m. on April 23, 2020. This meeting was held through a telephone conference call. The public was invited to listen to the deliberations of the Commission on the conference phone line. The Commission first approved minutes from the […]
Read MoreSummary of Meeting Held April 14, 2020 The Mississippi Environmental Quality Permit Board (“Board”) convened at 9:00 a.m. on April 14, 2020. This meeting was held through a telephone conference call. The public was invited to listen to the deliberations of the Board on the conference phone line. The Board first approved minutes from the […]
Read MoreDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, employers have been forced to address the application of virtually every legal labor and employment obligation in the context of the pandemic. One of these obligations includes an employer’s responsibilities under the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), which is administered by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The DOL […]
Read MoreThe Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has finally provided employers covered by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)—those employers with less than 500 employees—with guidance concerning the documentation needed in order to seek the refundable payroll tax credits provided for under the FFCRA. In so doing, the IRS has essentially established the documentation employees should […]
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 MoreSummary of Meeting Held May 12, 2020 The Mississippi Environmental Quality Permit Board (“Board”) convened at 9:00 a.m. on May 12, 2020. This meeting was held through a telephone and Zoom conference call and the public was invited to listen to the deliberations of the Board. The Board first approved minutes from the previous meeting […]
Read MoreIn Notice 80-20-002, May 5, 2020, the Mississippi Department of Revenue has advised that the due date for filing income tax returns and making first and second quarter estimated payments is extended t July 15, 2020, consistent with the Federal Covid extension. The notice applies to individual and fiduciary income tax returns and corporate income […]
Read MoreDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, employers have been forced to address the application of virtually every legal labor and employment obligation in the context of the pandemic. One of these obligations includes an employer’s responsibilities under the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), which is administered by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The DOL […]
Read MoreIn IRS Notice 2020-23 the IRS provides a list of additional returns and payments of tax that are due on or after April 1, 2020 for which filing and payment relief is provided. The listed payment obligations and return filings are now due on July 15, 2020. IRS extends deadline for filing applications to carryback […]
Read MoreThe Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has finally provided employers covered by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)—those employers with less than 500 employees—with guidance concerning the documentation needed in order to seek the refundable payroll tax credits provided for under the FFCRA. In so doing, the IRS has essentially established the documentation employees should […]
Read MoreUnder the centralized audit procedures for partnerships enacted by Congress in 2015, partnerships generally may not file amended returns without express authorization of the IRS. To enable partnerships and partners to take advantage of certain retroactive law changes under the CARES Act, the IRS has issued its Revenue Procedure 2020-23 allowing partnerships that filed a […]
Read MoreIn an Order of the Commissioner dated March 24, 2020, the Department of Revenue has suspended requirements associated with the International Registry Plan and the International Fuel Tax Agreement for any motor vehicle engaged in interstate emergency relief efforts and traveling through Mississippi as part of the emergency relief. This includes motor vehicles carrying medical […]
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 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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