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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
Beggs and Lane is pleased to announce that Jack Zoesch was recently elected Chairman of the Executive Board of the First Tee of Northwest Florida. Beggs & Lane has proudly supported The First Tee of Northwest Florida for many years, and greatly appreciates its outstanding contributions to youth development and [...]
Beggs & Lane is pleased to announce that Jessica Andrade has been named a partner in the firm. Ms. Andrade is a member of the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group. She focuses her practice on real estate transactions and development, banking law, business formation and planning. She is a graduate [...]
Robert Levinson is America’s longest held hostage. He has been held by the Iranian government for almost 13 years. Iran has held Mr. Levinson incommunicado during that time, allowing no contact with his family or anyone outside of his jailers. Iranian officials have publicly denied any knowledge of Mr. Levinson’s [...]
It is with our deepest sorrow that we announce the untimely passing of our partner and friend, Kevin Helmich. Kevin had practiced law in Destin, Florida for over 20 years and became a partner at Beggs & Lane in 2016. Kevin was a very well regarded estate planner, a trusted [...]
