In a ruling issued today, the United States Supreme Court found (in a 6-3 decision) that Title VII prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Of significant...
Bostock v. Clayton County: Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Is Illegal Under Title VII
June
15,
2020
In an article published by New Orleans CityBusiness, David Waguespack , discusses the impact of the coronavirus on business and the potential flood of business bankruptcy filings. David...
If the Government Closed Your Business Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), Is There Insurance Coverage for Your Lost Income?
March
25,
2020
Business interruption insurance is one of the most important tools in a business’s risk management arsenal. The question is, now that the business is sustaining a loss as a result of COVID-19,...
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act DOL Clarity
March
24,
2020
In view of the puzzling language of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), employers and attorneys were forced to speculate as to the law’s effective date. The Department of Labor (DOL)...
Continue reading →In Revenue Information Bulletin No. 20-009 issued on March 23, 2020, the Louisiana Depart of Revenue and Taxation extended the due dates of Louisiana Individual, Partnership, Fiduciary and...
As of March 23, The Louisiana Department of Revenue and Taxation has extended the filing and payment date for monthly taxes due March 20, 2020. Businesses have additional time to file returns due...
Continue reading →Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin has just announced that the deadline to file corporate (C corporation) and personal income tax returns has also been extended to July 15, 2020 to coincide with...
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act
March
19,
2020
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act: What Businesses Need to Know
On March 18, 2020, Congress passed the FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT (“FFCRA”) addressing the COVID-19 outbreak,...
Continue reading →Carver Darden COVID-19 Tax Alert
March
18,
2020
While Congress and the Internal Revenue Service are considering various forms of tax relief in connection with the COVID-19 virus, the situation remains fluid. To date, the only concrete action taken...
Continue reading →Carver Darden Practices Ranked in 2020 “Best Law Firms”
November
22,
2019
Carver, Darden, Koretzky, Tessier, Finn, Blossman & Areaux L.L.C. has been ranked in the 2020 U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" list nationally in 1 practice area and regionally in 19...
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