Zwilling to Present Webinar on New DOL Independent Contractor Rule

On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor published new rules for classifying individuals as employees or independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).  The changes will require that countless workers previously classified as independent contractors now be classified as employees.  Those employees will become entitled to […]

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Zwilling Presented at National Association of Women in Construction Regional Meeting

Carr Allison shareholder, Melisa Zwilling of our Birmingham (AL) office, recently presented at the National Association of Women in Construction Southeast Regional Meeting. Her presentation, “Medical Marijuana in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee”, discussed the status of federal and state marijuana legislation. She also covered several issues employers must consider […]

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Stokes and Palmer Speak at Cumberland School of Law

Carr Allison attorneys Hannah Stokes and Steve Palmer of our Birmingham (AL) office, recently spoke to law students at Cumberland School of Law at Samford University (AL). The Alabama Defense Lawyers Association (ADLA) sponsored the “Lunch and Learn” event with the law school’s defense lawyers student association. Topics included summer […]

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Weaver Discusses Tort Reform

Carr Allison shareholder Kyle Weaver of our Tallahassee (FL) office has been featured in USLAW’s Short Take video series. Kyle briefly discusses the new tort reform bill that was signed into effect by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Friday, March 24. To Check out Kyle’s video, click here!

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Oliver, Vann and Team Obtain Favorable Verdict

Carr Allison shareholders Tom Oliver and Dennis Vann successfully defended a hazmat motor carrier in a week-long trial in Birmingham (AL). The case was brought following an incident in 2019 that alleged the motor carrier unloaded a chemical into the wrong tank creating a hazardous gas cloud affecting numerous employees […]

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Zwilling to Present Webinar on Simplifying Compliance with the MSPA in Liability Cases

Determining the steps to take in liability cases to ensure compliance with the Medicare Secondary Payer Act can be very confusing. Dealing with delays, miscommunications, fluctuating claim amounts and difficult plaintiffs or opposing counsel often results in frustration. This webinar will include a discussion of the law, including some very […]

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Zwilling Explains the DOL’s New Independent Contractor Rule

The DOL’s New Independent Contractor rule for classifying whether someone is an employee, or an independent contractor took effect March 11, 2024. Melisa Zwiling explains this new rule so you don’t find yourself in legal trouble. Watch this prerecorded video on the PLUS Blog to learn how to comply with […]

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