News/Blog Entries http://www.carrallison.com/ Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST Infomedia ContentEdits http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19904 The Middle District of Florida recently reaffirmed that bad faith cases are removable to federal court (assuming diversity requirements are met) regardless of the length of time for which the underlying action has been pending. Love v. Property and Cas. Co. of Hartford, 2010 U.S.Dist. LEXIS 84910 (M.... Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST 19904 Recent Decisions http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19796 At the personal invitation of Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Sue Bell Cobb, Carr Allison shareholder and retired Mobile County District Judge Judson Wells attended a charity roast of Joe Namath on August 6th, 2010 in Birmingham.  Judson Wells attended a reception at the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame and the dinner roast following, in honor of legendary former University of Alabama QB and NFL Hall of Fame member Joe Namath.... Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST 19796 Events http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19707 On July 29, 2010, Matt Liebenhaut presented a seminar entitled "2010 Legislation Affecting Florida Community Associations" at the North Gulf Coast Chapter of the Community Associations Institute in Tallahassee, Florida.  Liebenhaut practices in Carr Allison's Tallahassee, Florida office. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST 19707 Speaking Engagements http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19678 Carr Allison's Sean C. Pierce and Vincent A. Noletto will speak at Harris Martin's Chinese Drywall Litigation Conference in Miami Beach, Florida on October 28-19, 2010.  Please see below for more information on how you may attend. Sessions and speakers are subject to change. Application is being made for an estimated 10-12 credit hours to CLE states as requested by attendees.... Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST 19678 Events http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19640 Congratulations to Faith Nixon for receiving the President's Award of Insurance Professionals.  Insurance Professionals is the Mobile chapter of the National Association for Insurance Women, of which Ms. Nixon is a member.   The President's Award recognizes outstanding contribution to the group.... Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST 19640 Events http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19548 Carr Allison shareholder, David K. Howard, was recently elected the ADLA President-Elect at ADLA's Annual Meeting in Sandestin. Howard has served as the Secretary-Treasurer of the ADLA in the past. Mr. Howard practices in Carr Allison's Florence, Alabama office. Thu, 8 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST 19548 Events http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19498 Chris Barkas and Harold R. Mardenborough were each recently named a Top Attorney by Florida Trend's Florida Legal Elite 2010. All in-state members of the Florida Bar are invited to participate in the voting process. The Florida Legal Elite selections are limited to 1.8% of practicing attorneys in the state.... Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST 19498 News http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19314 Carr Allison is one of the sponsors of DRI's Construction Law Seminar on September 30 - October 1, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Carr Allison shareholder, Kathy R. Davis, serves as chair of the Construction Defect Specialized Litigation Group for DRI's Construction Law Committee. She will present, "Moving from the Minors to the Majors - Catastrophic Failures," at the seminar.... Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST 19314 Events http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19454 Ellen C. Pappas was recently elected the Florida Association for Women Lawyers ("FAWL") representative from the local Tallahassee Women Lawyers ("TWL") chapter.  TWL is a leading chapter of FAWL.  TWL promotes the status of women in the legal community and creates, improves, and maintains supportive networks among members in the legal profession through mutual cooperation, respect, and good friendship.... Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST 19454 News http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19414 Congratulations to Matthew Liebenhaut for being named a 2010 Up & Comer by Florida Legal Elite.  Up & Comers are under 40 or those in practice fewer than ten years. Liebenhaut practices in Carr Allison's Tallahassee, Florida office. Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST 19414 News http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19376 Congratulations to David K. Howard for his inclusion in the Alabama Law Foundation’s Fellow Program. This honor acknowledges the significant contribution Mr. Howard has made to his profession and his community throughout his career. Election as a fellow is limited to one percent of bar members.... Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST 19376 News http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19303 Carr Allison shareholder, Brett A. Ross, was recently appointed to the DRI Social Networking Task Force.  The committee will formulate a comprehensive social networking strategy for DRI.  Mr. Ross practices in Carr Allison's Birmingham, Alabama office where he focuses on the defense of transportation, products, professional liability, environmental and life, health and disability litigation.... Fri, 4 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST 19303 News http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19295 Carr Allison attorney, Matthew Liebenhaut, was recently selected as a member of the Leadership Tallahassee Class 28.  The Leadership Tallahassee program provides a foundation for commitment to leadership by educating community leaders on issues affecting political, business, human service and cultural activities in Tallahassee.... Thu, 3 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST 19295 News http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19226 Judson W. Wells, a retired Mobile County District Judge and shareholder in Carr Allison's Mobile, Alabama office, is a past president (2005-2006) of the University of Alabama National Alumni Association (NAA).  He recently attended a number of NAA meetings at the University of Alabama.  These included a Past Presidents' Breakfast which honors the living past presidents of the NAA.... Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 EST 19226 Events http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19172 Seven Carr Allison attorneys were recently named Alabama Super Lawyers for 2010: Russell Q. Allison, Glenn E. Ireland, Donald B. Kirkpatrick, II, Thomas L. Oliver, II, Bennett L. Pugh, Charles F. Carr and William H. Sisson.   In addition, four Carr Allison shareholders were named Alabama Rising Stars of 2010: Christopher E.... Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 EST 19172 News http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19041 Written Litigation Holds will likely affect all practice areas in the firm.  At least one federal court has begun expressly requiring written litigation holds ("WLH") in cases; a WLH is simply a well-labeled (i.e. titled "Written Litigation Hold") notice to custodians of record to retain electronically stored information and documents that may contain potentially relevant evidence.... Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST 19041 News http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19045 Carr Allison attorney, Ellen C. Pappas, has been appointed to the Florida Association for Women Lawyers' Awards Committee. The organization actively promotes gender equality and leadership roles in the legal profession, judiciary, and community.  The Awards Committee reviews all submissions for the Rosemary Barkett Outstanding Achievement Award, Outstanding Chapter Program Award, Chapter Membership Recruitment Award, Leaders in the Law Award, Friend of FAWL Award for Florida.... Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST 19045 News http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=18945 Kathy Davis and Allan Jones have been selected by DRI's Insurance Subcommittee as Regional Editors for DRI's 2010 Bad Faith Compendium Update. Kathy contributed to the original compendium when it was completed in 2006. DRI's goal is to release the 2010 update in November before the New York Insurance Coverage Practice Symposium.... Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST 18945 News http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=18912 Tara W. Lockett, a shareholder in Carr Allison's Daphne, Alabama office, has been appointed to serve on the Board of Bar Examiners for the Alabama State Bar for a four year term beginning July 2010.  The Board of Bar Examiners administers and grades the Alabama essay portion of the academic examination of applicants for the admission to the bar.... Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST 18912 News http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=18917 Carr Allison is proud to announce the success of its 6th Annual Smoke Off BBQ competition to benefit Boys Town North Florida. Almost two dozen teams consisting of local businesses and law firms competed for top prize and bragging rights in the ribs and pork categories in the day long event. Carr Allison underwrote the event.... Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST 18917 Events http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=18780 Normal 0 0 1 135 774 6 1 950 11.773 0 0 0 On March 24, 2010, the United States Supreme Court admitted Carr Allison's Virginia Gambacurta as part of a Swearing In Ceremony sponsored by the Defense Research Institute's Young Lawyers Committee.  In addition, Carr Allison shareholder Lea Richmond, who was already a member of the U.... Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST 18780 News http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=18583 Normal 0 0 1 48 274 2 1 336 11.773 0 0 0 Congratulations to Thomas C. Logan for being recognized in the February 12, 2010   "Who's Who in Law and Accounting" section of the Birmingham Business Journal.  This list includes top leaders contributing to the continued success of Birmingham's Legal and Accounting industries.... Thu, 4 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST 18583 News http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=18538 Kathy Davis has recently been designated the National Coordinating Counsel for Zurich's Reactive Drywall Cases involving Distributors.  This work will mainly involve "Chinese" drywall cases in various states and the MDL case currently pending in the Eastern District of Louisiana before Federal Judge Eldon Fallon.... Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST 18538 News http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=18507 The Birmingham Bar Association's Spring 2010 Bulletin includes an article written by Carr Allison shareholder, Kathy R. Davis.  The article discusses the differences in "green" contracts and non-green contracts and the legal issues involved.  There is also a discussion of the unique "green" damages that may result from failure of the design or construction to meet the intended green goals or to attain a particular "green" certification.... Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST 18507 Publications http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=18487 Charles F. Carr was recently elected President of the American College of Transportation Attorneys. ACTA is a national organization limited to 25 attorneys who have represented the transportation industry in America.  Selection for membership must be by unanimous approval of existing members. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST 18487 News http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=18446 Judson Wells, a retired Mobile County District Judge and Carr Allison shareholder, recently served as a judge to help select the inaugural class of Mobile Bay magazine's Forty Under 40 program.  Judge Wells was one of seven community leaders who selected the top forty honorees in the Mobile Bay area age 40 and under.... Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST 18446 News http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=18338 Carr Allison- which employs nearly 100 attorneys in Alabama, Florida and Mississippi- last month opened a new office in Pensacola, Florida. The new office was founded to support Carr Allison's expanding caseload across Florida and the rest of the southeast.  The addition of the new office will provide for more efficient handling of the firm's clients' interests.... Mon, 1 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST 18338 News http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=18149 Judson W. Wells, Sr., a Carr Allison shareholder and retired Mobile County District Judge (1997-2007), recently returned to the Mobile County District Court to serve as a judge.  At the request of Judge Charles McKnight, Judge Wells presided over Judge McKnight's criminal and traffic court docket of December 3, 2009.... Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST 18149 News http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=18017 Kathy Davis, Carr Allison shareholder and chair of the Construction Law practice group, will participate as a panelist in a DRI webcast hosted by Carr Allison.  The webcast is designed to educate parties on the latest developments of Green Building Construction Litigation. Scheduled for January 12, 2010, Davis will address litigation over failure to achieve green-building certification, the legal theories argued by litigating parties, and a review of recent litigation across the country.... Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST 18017 Speaking Engagements http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=18064 On November 3, 2009, the United States Supreme Court admitted Carr Allison's Lea Richmondand eight other DRI Young Lawyers into the Court's bar.  In addition to Richmond, the admittees included Anna Sumner (Alston & Byrd), Cara Edwards (DLA Piper), Gregory Rich (Lambdin & Chaney), Lynn Darty (Christian & Small), Andrew Cole (Collins & Lacy), Melissa Tannery(Troutman Sanders), Joseph Hanna (Goldberg Segalla) and Rebecca Herbig (Bowman and Brooke).... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST 18064 News http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17872 In the decision of Progressive Specialty Insurance Company v. Kye, released 10/30/09, the Court of Civil Appeals held that the insured did not violate the terms of the insurance policy by failing to notify the insurer of the terms of a settlement and was entitled to receive under-insured motorist benefits based on the full amount of the policy limits without regard to any setoff for other claims paid.... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST 17872 Recent Decisions http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17815 Congratulations to Charles Carr and Tom Oliver for their inclusion in the Alabama Law Foundation’s Fellow Program. This honor acknowledges the significant contribution Mr. Carr and Mr. Oliver have made to their profession and their community throughout their careers. Election as a fellow is limited to one percent of bar members.... Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST 17815 News http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17761 Judson W. Wells, Sr. attended a joint meeting of the University of Alabama Law School Foundation Board of Directors and the Farrah Law Alumni Society Board of Trustees on September 11, 2009. The meeting took place in the Bedsole Moot Courtroom at the law school in Tuscaloosa.   Judge Wells, a Carr Allison shareholder and retired Mobile County District Judge, is serving a term as a director of the UA Law School Foundation from 2007-2010.... Thu, 5 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST 17761 News http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17713 Carr Allison attorney Brett A. Ross was appointed Vice Chair of the DRI Lawyers’ Professionalism & Ethics Committee on September 8, 2009. Ross will serve a one-year term. DRI is the international membership organization of all lawyers involved in the defense of civil litigation.... Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST 17713 News http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17711 Heather Houston recently graduated from the Leadership Mobile Class of 2009.   The mission of Leadership Mobile is to seek, train and empower leaders who are committed to supporting and leading community growth and progress through networking and collaborative problem solving.... Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST 17711 News http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17710 Carr Allison is proud to announce shareholder David Howard’s election as Commissioner-at-Large on the Alabama State Bar Board of Bar Commissioners. Mr. Howard was also elected as Secretary-Treasurer of the Alabama Defense Lawyers Association. Howard specializes in defense litigation and currently practices in Carr Allison’s Florence office.... Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST 17710 News http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17709 Charles Carr and Bo Kirkpatrick will be speaking on recent employment litigation case law updates at the ASIA Summer Conference.   The conference will be held at the Hilton Sandestin Resort in Destin, Florida, August 16-18.  More information and registration can be found at http://www.... Mon, 6 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST 17709 Speaking Engagements http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17707 The Alabama State Bar publication, The Addendum, recently featured an article written by Carr Allison shareholder, Ben Pugh.  The article, titled "Who Turned Down the Volume? Chronicles of a Bionic Man," documents Mr. Pugh's recent cochlear implant surgery to restore his hearing loss caused by Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease.... Thu, 2 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST 17707 Publications http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17708 Retired Mobile County District Judge and Carr Allison shareholder Judson W. Wells, Sr. attended the annual meeting of the Mobile Arts and Sports Association (MASA) on June 25, 2009 in Mobile. Judge Wells is one of only 45 members of MASA, which is the parent organization of the Senior Bowl.... Thu, 2 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST 17708 Events http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17706 Ben Barron, an attorney in Carr Allison's Birmingham, Alabama office, was recently inducted into the the Birmingham MS Leadership Class of 2009 after being nominated by an Advisory Council member.  The Class partners with the National MS Society in the fight for the cure for MS as well as to raise awareness about the disease.... Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 EST 17706 News http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17705 On May 19, 2009, Carr Allison lawyers Chris Barkas and Matt Liebenhaut successfully defended the Christian Television Network (CTN) against  the claim of a former sales person for over $150,000 in commissions. It was alleged by the former employee he obtained certain accounts prior to his termination from CTN entitling him to commissions after his termination.... Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 EST 17705 News http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17704 Tommy Thornton co-authored an article in the May addition of For the Defense titled "Resolution of a Case with a Medicare Claimant?"   Mr.  Thornton is a shareholder is the Birmingham, Alabama office, where his practice is concentrated in the areas of general liability, food-borne illnesses, liquor liability and workers' compensation.... Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 EST 17704 Publications http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17703 Carr Allison is pleased to welcome Cindy Post Massion to the Tallahassee, Florida office. Cindy Massion will practice in the firm’s litigation group. Massion graduated with high honors from Florida State University School of Law. While in law school, she participated in an internship with the Leon County Chief Circuit Judge.... Fri, 1 May 2009 00:00:00 EST 17703 News http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17702 Carr Allison shareholder, Judson Wells, recently completed a three year term as a member of the Community Advisory Council of the Junior League of Mobile, Inc.  Mr. Wells practices in Carr Allison's Mobile, Alabama office.  Janee Bonner, current President of the Junior League of Mobile, had this to say regarding Judson's service and contributions: “Since 2006, Judson Wells has served as a member of the Community Advisory Council of the Junior League of Mobile, Inc.... Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST 17702 News http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17701 CARR ALLISON HOSTS 5TH ANNUAL SMOKE OFF TO BENEFIT BOYSTOWN OF NORTH FLORIDA Carr Allison is proud to announce the success of its 5th Annual Smoke Off to benefit BoysTown of North Florida.  Almost two dozen teams consisting of local businesses and law firms competed for top prize and bragging rights in the Rib and/or the Open Pork competitions in the day long event.... Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST 17701 Events http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17700 Ellen C. Pappas was elected Secretary of the Tallahassee Women Lawyers.  The Tallahassee Women Lawyers is a voluntary bar association with approximately 200 members. Its purposes are to promote the status of women in the legal community; and to create, improve, and maintain supportive networks among women in the legal profession through mutual cooperation, respect, and good friendship.... Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST 17700 News http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17699 David K. Howard of the Carr Allison's  Florence, Alabama office has recently been elected as an At-Large member of the Alabama State Board of Bar Commissioners . The Board of Bar Commissioners serves as the governing body for the Alabama State Bar Association. Mr.Howard's term will be for three years.... Wed, 8 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST 17699 News http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17698 Carr Allison attorney, Justin Lamb, recently co-wrote an article titled, "Defending the Stimulus Project": Application of The Spearin Doctrine To Stimulus Package Funded Construction Projects, published in DRI's online newsletter, The Critical Path.  Mr. Lamb specializes in construction litigation and works in Carr Allison's Birmingham, Alabama office.... Tue, 7 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST 17698 Publications http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17697 As a member of the USLAW Network, Carr Allison makes available to their clients some of the best trial lawyers in the country in the areas of employment litigation and trial of complex, difficult issues and cases.  For more information on USLAW's Employment and Labor Law Road show please see the new release listed below.... Fri, 3 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST 17697 Events http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17696 On March 13, 2009, Bill Sisson, a shareholder in the Mobile, Alabama office, was inducted as a Fellow into the College of Workers' Compensation Lawyers. The College of Workers' Compensation Lawyers is a National Honorary Society honoring top practitioners throughout the nation in workers' compensation law.... Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST 17696 News http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17695 Carr Allison lawyers Hal Mardenborough and Jason Taylor were successful in an appeal to the Florida Supreme Court on behalf of the Florida Public Service Commission ("FPSC") awarding the FPSC attorneys' fees pursuant to a Proposal for Settlement. Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST 17695 News http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17694 On Thursday, March 26, the Cumberland Chapter of the Defense Research Institute (DRI) and the Cumberland Career Services Office will present "Taking the express elevator to the top: 11 tips for shortening the partnership track." The program will take place at 11:00 AM in the Great Room.... Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST 17694 Speaking Engagements http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17673 The Mississippi Supreme Court appointed Robert Briggs, an attorney in Carr Allison's Gulfport, Mississippi office, to serve as a temporary chancery court judge.  Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST 17673 News http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17675 Today, Judson Wells, Sr. spoke with seven of the state’s newly elected and appointed Circuit and District Judges at the New Judge Orientation. Wells, a shareholder in the Mobile office and retired Mobile County District Judge, accepted the invitation by the Alabama Judicial College to speak on “The Transition from the Bar to the Bench.... Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST 17675 Speaking Engagements http://www.carrallison.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17676 Regina Cash, Elizabeth Kanter and Eric Wade were recently named shareholders of Carr Allison. Regina Cash practices in Carr Allison’s Mobile, Alabama office. She specializes in the defense of transportation, premises liability, workers’ compensation, insurance, construction defect, and complex litigation.... Thu, 8 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST 17676 News