Legal Updates
November 16, 2020
Litigation Update: Pizza, Provel and Ravioli; MO Supreme Court rules on invoice issueAfter an ingredient supplier of Italian food products sued a pizza restaurant company for amounts due on unpaid invoices, the Missouri Supreme Court recently reversed the trial court’s judgment for the supplier, finding that Missouri’s 5-year statute of limitations barred the legal claims. The Court held that signed invoices did not contain a written promise […]Read More
October 12, 2020
Independent Contractor or Not? Changes Loom on Legal Horizon with Proposed DOL RuleChanges loom on legal horizon with proposed DOL rule Reflecting a recent legal trend to clarify whether an individual is properly classified as an employee or independent contractor, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued a proposed rule to determine this status under the Fair Labor Standards Act. (FLSA) In its proposal, the DOL […]Read More
April 10, 2020
IRS Offers Relief For 1031 ExchangesTreasury Notice 2020-23, released April 9, 2020 provides some relief to taxpayers engaged in like-kind exchanges. The full notice is available here: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/n-20-23.pdf The Notice provides an extension to July 15, 2020 for taxpayers whose 45th day identification period or 180th day exchange period fall between April 1, 2020 and July 14, 2020. Likewise, taxpayers engaged in reverse […]Read More
April 2, 2020
IRS issues warning about Coronavirus-related scamsThe IRS has issued a warning about Coronavirus-related scams, and a reminder to watch out for schemes tied to economic impact payments. From the warning: “We urge people to take extra care during this period. The IRS isn’t going to call you asking to verify or provide your financial information so you can get an […]Read More
April 2, 2020
IRS Initiatives in Response to Covid-19 CrisisThe Internal Revenue Service has announced a series of new initiatives to assist taxpayers during the COVID-19 crisis, including extending the deadline for filing federal income tax returns to July 15, 2020, and providing immediate relief through the People First Initiative, which includes, but is not limited to, relief for taxpayers relating to Installment Agreements, […]Read More
April 1, 2020
Employers Required to Post NoticeThe Family First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) requires employers to post or otherwise provide notice to employees regarding expanded rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) by April 1, 2020. All covered employers are required to display and keep displayed the poster linked below. The poster must be displayed in a conspicuous place […]Read More
April 1, 2020
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) ActSummers Compton Wells LLC has been closely monitoring legislative and regulatory developments concerning the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic to help business owners understand how to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Updated April 3, 2020. CARES Act The firm has prepared some resources that might be useful to small businesses, including self-employed individuals and sole-proprietors, under the […]Read More
March 24, 2020
St. Louis Area Authorities Issue “Stay at Home” OrdersDue to the spread and threat of COVID-19, authorities in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, and Jefferson County have issued Orders for residents to stay at home unless engaged in essential business. The Order for St. Louis County went into effect on March 23, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. and will continue […]Read More
March 20, 2020
Families First Coronavirus Response Act: What Employers and Employees Need to KnowSummers Compton Wells LLC has been closely monitoring legislative and regulatory developments concerning the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic to help employers and employees understand how to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. The following paper is prepared in connection with these efforts. Families First Coronavirus Response Act: What Employers and Employees Need to Know Updated March 20, […]Read More
March 18, 2020
COVID-19 ResourcesBelow are resources the attorneys at Summers Compton Wells have found integral in our navigation of COVID-19. Should you have any questions about the precautions our team is taking during this time, please feel free to contact us. HHS Business Pandemic Planning Checklist St. Louis County COVID-19 Information St. Louis City COVID-19 Information St. Charles County […]Read More