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March 2018 Proposed Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Poised to Have Big Impact
President Trump recently announced his intent to make good on his campaign promise to impose new, significant tariffs on many imports of steel and aluminum products to the United States. Cheri Gatlin and J.D. Cooley discuss the potential impact of the proposed tariffs for manufacturers, suppliers, and the industries dependent on both products in this Burr Alert. Avoiding Supply Chain Disruptions with Effective Legal Planning
In an article published on December 22, in Automotive Logistics, Sam Grimes, Nancy Fouad Carey and Ed Christian emphasize the importance of effective legal planning to anticipate potential financial downturn and disruptions within supply chains. The future is never certain, which is why suppliers and OEMs alike must expect the unexpected. The authors highlight that while disaster will likely strike, the aftermath may be significantly minimized through awareness and legal tools, detailing, “By planning for and negotiating these legal issues, OEMs and suppliers can minimize litigation costs and, more importantly, minimize manufacturing downtime.” Manufacturing in 2018:
FIRM NEWS Burr Expands Jacksonville Office with Troy Smith and Scott Thomas Troy Smith further bolsters the firm’s presence in Northeast Florida, bringing vast commercial litigation experience, particularly in the construction arena. His practice focuses on complex commercial litigation within the construction industry including contract drafting and litigation, licensing, lien disputes, state and federal public job disputes, construction defect, delay and disruption claims. Scott Thomas advances Burr & Forman’s General Commercial / Corporate Litigation practice with his extensive experience managing complex commercial matters, IP and contract disputes, business torts and real estate litigation. His comprehensive litigation background includes jury and non-jury trial experience in both state and federal courts.
Matt DeVries and Jerry Taylor Recognized in JD Supra’s 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards
Two of Burr's Nashville Partners Matt DeVries and Jerry Taylor, have been recognized in JD Supra’s Readers’ Choice Awards for 2018. Matt is recognized in the area of construction while Jerry is included for health care. The Readers’ Choice Awards recognize top authors and firms who were read by C-suite executives, in-house counsel, media, and other professionals across the JD Supra platform during 2017. The awards recognize authors for their visibility and thought leadership covering 26 key, cross-industry topics. To view the Readers’ Choice Awards booklet for 2018, which contains information on all award categories and recipients, please click here. Burr Hosts Atlanta Bar Association Minority and Diversity Clerkship Program Interviews
Brave New World? In an article published on March 9, 2018 on Manufacturing.net, Katy Willis expands on changes manufacturers should expect surrounding human resources issues in the upcoming year. “With sufficient forethought and preparation, the prudent manufacturer will move into the new year armed to address the unexpected changes that are sure to come in 2018,” Willis states. Post-Emergency: Specifics to Ensure an Effective Emergency Action Plan In an article published on Thursday, March 8 on Manufacturing.net, Miya Moore expands on specific components that ensure an effective emergency action plan (EAP). She touches on implementing a business continuity plan and the importance of both the EAP and the continuity plan working in concert, detailing, “Taken together, without the appropriate emergency plans in place, manufacturers take a gamble of becoming prey to an emergency from which they cannot recover.”
On March 1, Burr & Forman hosted the Atlanta Bar Association 2018 Minority and Diversity Clerkship Program interviews at the firm's Atlanta office. The program, sponsored by the Atlanta Bar Association, Atlanta law firms and the law schools at Emory University, University of Georgia, Georgia State University, John Marshall and Mercer University, was created to increase and integrate the number of minority and diverse attorneys practicing in Atlanta law firms by facilitating their placement in first-year summer clerkships. Read more about the program and Burr's commitment to diversity here. Burr Elevates Eight Attorneys to Partnership
8 Steps for Addressing Workplace Injuries In an article published in the February issue of Human Resources (HR) Magazine, Katy Willis expands on how the human resources department should navigate the tangle of employment laws when faced with an injured employee. Hot Topics in Construction Law
The following are recent blog posts on Best Practices Construction Law,
Burr & Forman has elected eight attorneys to partnership effective January 1, 2018. The newly elected partners include Atlanta-based attorney Bret Beldt; Birmingham-based attorneys Rachel Cash and Ben Coulter; Mobile-based attorneys Kasee Heisterhagen and Anna Scully; Nashville-based attorney Chris Suedekum; and Orlando-based attorneys Gennifer Bridges and Rob Rosen. Burr & Forman Names Eddie Saunier Chief Security Officer Birmingham-based network engineer Eddie Saunier will serve as Burr's Chief Security Officer effective immediately. Saunier will lead the firm's overall information security program and will assume responsibility for managing the firm’s technology and information management compliance and risk. Since joining Burr in 2002, Saunier has been responsible for
published by Matthew J. DeVries. Do Not Pass “Go” You Out-OfState, Unlicensed Contractor In Construction, There’s A Tattletale And There’s What is Right Additional Insured Status: Playing The Speak-Out Game On A Construction Project My Daughter Gets No Devastation Damages…And Neither Do You, Government Contractor! Disney Dad Reports About New Limitations Period For Construction Claims In Florida “Paid In Full” Wives’ Tale True? When Endorsing A Check, Yes Ma’am!
managing the core servers and networking infrastructure as senior systems engineer. He obtained the Certified Information Systems Security Professional certification granted by the International Information System Security Certification Consortium, a globally recognized standard of achievement in the industry, which distinguishes professionals for proficiency in designing, engineering, implementing and running information security programs.
We've Grown!
Warren Matthews Discusses New Toyota-Mazda Plant In an article published on Thursday, January 11 in The Birmingham News, Warren Matthews provides insight on the forthcoming ToyotaMazda auto plant coming to Alabama. Specifically, Matthews expands on the factors that determined the plant’s location. Though Huntsville will house the new plant, Birmingham still will reap many of the benefits Toyota-Mazda brings. Matthews emphasizes the lack of flat space available in the metro area to accommodate the 1,252-acre plant and the potential for a rise in business taxes, detailing, “You could be losing money but be paying a significant amount of business license tax. There is no cap. It is a pretty tough tax.”
Burr Expands to Carolinas with New Raleigh Office Burr Relocates its Nashville Office to Enhance Work Environment and Expand for Anticipated Growth
Making Headlines $400 Million Development on Atlanta's Westside to Break Ground (Source: CBS46, 2018-03-07) Florida Moves to Take Over 'Dredge and Fill' Wetlands Permits (Source: Times Union, 2018-03-08) Florida Ranked 5th in 2017 Commercial Real Estate Development (Source: Sarasota Herald-Tribune, 2018-03-07) February New Home Construction Down, But Building Projects Strong (Source: Bloomberg, 2018-03-16) Home Depot Will Donate $50M to Train 20,000 Construction Workers (Source: USA Today, 2018-03-08) Survey Finds Senior Housing Construction Expected to Fall in 2018 (Source: Senior Housing News, 2018-02-13)
Burr & Forman Construction E-Note is a quarterly e-mail service provided by Burr & Forman LLP. The physical address for correspondence related to this newsletter is: 171 17th Street, NW, Suite 1100, Atlanta, GA 30363. (404) 815-3000. You are subscribed to this list as: Please note: This electronic newsletter is provided to clients and friends of Burr & Forman. The information described is general in nature, and may not apply to your specific situation. Legal advice should be sought before taking action based on the information discussed. Applicable State Bar or Attorney Regulations May Require This Be Labeled as "Advertising."
President Trump recently announced his intent to make good on his campaign promise to impose new, significant tariffs on many imports of steel and aluminum products to the United States. Cheri Gatlin and J.D. Cooley discuss the potential impact of the proposed tariffs for manufacturers, suppliers, and the industries dependent on both products in this Burr Alert. Avoiding Supply Chain Disruptions with Effective Legal Planning
In an article published on December 22, in Automotive Logistics, Sam Grimes, Nancy Fouad Carey and Ed Christian emphasize the importance of effective legal planning to anticipate potential financial downturn and disruptions within supply chains. The future is never certain, which is why suppliers and OEMs alike must expect the unexpected. The authors highlight that while disaster will likely strike, the aftermath may be significantly minimized through awareness and legal tools, detailing, “By planning for and negotiating these legal issues, OEMs and suppliers can minimize litigation costs and, more importantly, minimize manufacturing downtime.” Manufacturing in 2018:
FIRM NEWS Burr Expands Jacksonville Office with Troy Smith and Scott Thomas Troy Smith further bolsters the firm’s presence in Northeast Florida, bringing vast commercial litigation experience, particularly in the construction arena. His practice focuses on complex commercial litigation within the construction industry including contract drafting and litigation, licensing, lien disputes, state and federal public job disputes, construction defect, delay and disruption claims. Scott Thomas advances Burr & Forman’s General Commercial / Corporate Litigation practice with his extensive experience managing complex commercial matters, IP and contract disputes, business torts and real estate litigation. His comprehensive litigation background includes jury and non-jury trial experience in both state and federal courts.
Matt DeVries and Jerry Taylor Recognized in JD Supra’s 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards
Two of Burr's Nashville Partners Matt DeVries and Jerry Taylor, have been recognized in JD Supra’s Readers’ Choice Awards for 2018. Matt is recognized in the area of construction while Jerry is included for health care. The Readers’ Choice Awards recognize top authors and firms who were read by C-suite executives, in-house counsel, media, and other professionals across the JD Supra platform during 2017. The awards recognize authors for their visibility and thought leadership covering 26 key, cross-industry topics. To view the Readers’ Choice Awards booklet for 2018, which contains information on all award categories and recipients, please click here. Burr Hosts Atlanta Bar Association Minority and Diversity Clerkship Program Interviews
Brave New World? In an article published on March 9, 2018 on Manufacturing.net, Katy Willis expands on changes manufacturers should expect surrounding human resources issues in the upcoming year. “With sufficient forethought and preparation, the prudent manufacturer will move into the new year armed to address the unexpected changes that are sure to come in 2018,” Willis states. Post-Emergency: Specifics to Ensure an Effective Emergency Action Plan In an article published on Thursday, March 8 on Manufacturing.net, Miya Moore expands on specific components that ensure an effective emergency action plan (EAP). She touches on implementing a business continuity plan and the importance of both the EAP and the continuity plan working in concert, detailing, “Taken together, without the appropriate emergency plans in place, manufacturers take a gamble of becoming prey to an emergency from which they cannot recover.”
On March 1, Burr & Forman hosted the Atlanta Bar Association 2018 Minority and Diversity Clerkship Program interviews at the firm's Atlanta office. The program, sponsored by the Atlanta Bar Association, Atlanta law firms and the law schools at Emory University, University of Georgia, Georgia State University, John Marshall and Mercer University, was created to increase and integrate the number of minority and diverse attorneys practicing in Atlanta law firms by facilitating their placement in first-year summer clerkships. Read more about the program and Burr's commitment to diversity here. Burr Elevates Eight Attorneys to Partnership
8 Steps for Addressing Workplace Injuries In an article published in the February issue of Human Resources (HR) Magazine, Katy Willis expands on how the human resources department should navigate the tangle of employment laws when faced with an injured employee. Hot Topics in Construction Law
The following are recent blog posts on Best Practices Construction Law,
Burr & Forman has elected eight attorneys to partnership effective January 1, 2018. The newly elected partners include Atlanta-based attorney Bret Beldt; Birmingham-based attorneys Rachel Cash and Ben Coulter; Mobile-based attorneys Kasee Heisterhagen and Anna Scully; Nashville-based attorney Chris Suedekum; and Orlando-based attorneys Gennifer Bridges and Rob Rosen. Burr & Forman Names Eddie Saunier Chief Security Officer Birmingham-based network engineer Eddie Saunier will serve as Burr's Chief Security Officer effective immediately. Saunier will lead the firm's overall information security program and will assume responsibility for managing the firm’s technology and information management compliance and risk. Since joining Burr in 2002, Saunier has been responsible for
published by Matthew J. DeVries. Do Not Pass “Go” You Out-OfState, Unlicensed Contractor In Construction, There’s A Tattletale And There’s What is Right Additional Insured Status: Playing The Speak-Out Game On A Construction Project My Daughter Gets No Devastation Damages…And Neither Do You, Government Contractor! Disney Dad Reports About New Limitations Period For Construction Claims In Florida “Paid In Full” Wives’ Tale True? When Endorsing A Check, Yes Ma’am!
managing the core servers and networking infrastructure as senior systems engineer. He obtained the Certified Information Systems Security Professional certification granted by the International Information System Security Certification Consortium, a globally recognized standard of achievement in the industry, which distinguishes professionals for proficiency in designing, engineering, implementing and running information security programs.
We've Grown!
Warren Matthews Discusses New Toyota-Mazda Plant In an article published on Thursday, January 11 in The Birmingham News, Warren Matthews provides insight on the forthcoming ToyotaMazda auto plant coming to Alabama. Specifically, Matthews expands on the factors that determined the plant’s location. Though Huntsville will house the new plant, Birmingham still will reap many of the benefits Toyota-Mazda brings. Matthews emphasizes the lack of flat space available in the metro area to accommodate the 1,252-acre plant and the potential for a rise in business taxes, detailing, “You could be losing money but be paying a significant amount of business license tax. There is no cap. It is a pretty tough tax.”
Burr Expands to Carolinas with New Raleigh Office Burr Relocates its Nashville Office to Enhance Work Environment and Expand for Anticipated Growth
Making Headlines $400 Million Development on Atlanta's Westside to Break Ground (Source: CBS46, 2018-03-07) Florida Moves to Take Over 'Dredge and Fill' Wetlands Permits (Source: Times Union, 2018-03-08) Florida Ranked 5th in 2017 Commercial Real Estate Development (Source: Sarasota Herald-Tribune, 2018-03-07) February New Home Construction Down, But Building Projects Strong (Source: Bloomberg, 2018-03-16) Home Depot Will Donate $50M to Train 20,000 Construction Workers (Source: USA Today, 2018-03-08) Survey Finds Senior Housing Construction Expected to Fall in 2018 (Source: Senior Housing News, 2018-02-13)
Burr & Forman Construction E-Note is a quarterly e-mail service provided by Burr & Forman LLP. The physical address for correspondence related to this newsletter is: 171 17th Street, NW, Suite 1100, Atlanta, GA 30363. (404) 815-3000. You are subscribed to this list as: Please note: This electronic newsletter is provided to clients and friends of Burr & Forman. The information described is general in nature, and may not apply to your specific situation. Legal advice should be sought before taking action based on the information discussed. Applicable State Bar or Attorney Regulations May Require This Be Labeled as "Advertising."
