It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our partner and friend, Jim Weber. Following his graduation from the University of Florida College of Law where he served on the Editorial Board of the Law Review, Jim began his legal career as a Law Clerk to the [...]
Beggs & Lane is pleased to announce that Super Lawyers magazine has recognized eight attorneys in the 2020 Florida Super Lawyers publication. Super Lawyers is a listing of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The magazine [...]
There is no recognition more fulfilling than that received at the behest of our clients and peers. We are proud of our firm and its achievements, but we couldn't do it without the hard work and support provided to our attorneys by our amazing team of support staff and our [...]
On March 27, 2020, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) to provide relief for the acute economic fallout from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The CARES Act, among other things, aims to provide significant aid to businesses and employees. One of the key business [...]
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and the Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act Last Updated: April 7, 2020 Summary: Starting for any leave on or after April 1, 2020, Employers with fewer than 500 employees are required to provide paid, protected leave to employees who are unable to [...]
Paycheck Protection Program Part of the CARES ACT (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act) Enacted Friday, March 27, 2020 Last Updated: April 7, 2020 Summary: Private lenders are offering Small Business Administration (SBA) low interest loans requiring no collateral, no personal guarantees, 6 month to 1 year payment deferrals, and substantial loan forgiveness, [...]
The IRS has provided advice for employers on how to claim an employee retention credit on quarterly Form 941 under the coronavirus stimulus legislation. The refundable tax credit is equal to 50% of qualified wages paid to employees after March 12, 2020, and before January 1, 2021. If an employer [...]
On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, Congress enacted a law that applies to most employers with fewer than 500 employees requiring paid, protected leave time for employees needing time off for specific reasons related to the coronavirus pandemic. This law is called the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “Families First [...]
Beggs & Lane is proactively monitoring the spread and impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). We are following the recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization, local public health organizations and the Courts. We recognize that recommendations and guidelines are changing rapidly and [...]
For the fourth year, Beggs & Lane was proud to support the Gulf Power Economic Symposium. Gulf Power’s Economic Symposium is an annual signature event focused on strengthening collaboration across Northwest Florida communities and fostering discussions and engagement in community and economic opportunities. Partner and practice group manager of Beggs [...]
