The fight for America’s free enterprise system is alive and well.

Several owners and managers of Memphis properties have sued large, powerful government agencies claiming their decision to halt evictions during the pandemic denies their constitutional right to use their properties as they wish. You might recall several limited-service restaurants in Memphis also sued the Shelby County Health Department in July for closing down their businesses.

FedEx is flying high again on the wings of the COVID-induced e-commerce rush; Domino’s Pizza makes a huge commitment to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; Raymond James is laying off 4% of its workforce, including Memphis jobs; and my childhood stomping grounds, St. Michael Catholic Church, is expanding its campus while other churches are shrinking.

It was a huge week for business news, so you’ve got a lot to catch up on below. - Terry Hollahan, Daily Memphian business editor

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Seven Memphis plaintiffs who own or manage more than 5,000 rental units have sued the U.S. government, claiming the eviction moratorium essentially deprives them of the use of their property.

Memphis-based FedEx Corp. reported strong first quarter results on Tuesday, Sept. 15, and says it is prepared for COVID-19 vaccine distribution and an expected record peak shipping season. By Wayne Risher

New, 140-apartment housing building will be called The Domino’s Village. Opening of the on-campus facility is planned for spring of 2023. By Jane Roberts

A judge in Washington has dismissed FedEx’s lawsuit challenging enforcement of certain export regulations overseen by the U.S. Commerce Department. By Wayne Risher

Raymond James is not saying how many of the nearly 930 Memphis employees were laid off on Tuesday. By Tom Bailey

While some churches nearby shrink or close, St. Michael Church on Summer Avenue will soon start construction on a new, $2 million parish office, has begun building two more soccer fields, and has plans for a new parish hall.  By Tom Bailey

Terminix Global Holdings Inc. will be the official new name of the Memphis-based company previously known as ServiceMaster. The stock exchange ticker also will change to TMX. By Wayne Risher

The businesses that normally stage live events organized an “Empty Event” at Tom Lee Park. The idea: Bring attention to the harsh impact that COVID-19 has had on the industry. By Tom Bailey

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