Martin and Miller Win Summary Judgment

Sean W. Martin and Chancey R. Miller of our Chattanooga (TN) office recently obtained summary judgment on behalf of a construction client in the US District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee. The plaintiff in the case alleged the cause of his fall was a large steel plate used […]

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Carr Allison Celebrates 27 Years!!

Congratulations to our visionary founding partners who took a leap of faith 27 years ago and formed Carr Allison.  We celebrate everyone who has contributed to shaping our once small Birmingham law firm into the thriving and well-known Southeastern presence it is today.

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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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Sherman and Sausaman Win Summary Judgment

The plaintiff filed suit against the City of Marathon and its Councilman alleging negligence, intentional infliction of emotional distress and assault. Austin and Alison moved for summary disposition due to plaintiff’s failure to comply with Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, Failure to State a Cause of Action, and the Councilman’s entitlement […]

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Smith Obtains Summary Judgment

Grant Smith of our Birmingham, Alabama office obtained summary judgment in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County (AL) on behalf of a national restaurant client.  The plaintiff in the case alleged she slipped on an unknown substance present on the floor of the restaurant.   The defense argued that the plaintiff […]

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Carr Allison’s Tom Oliver Named President

Carr Allison co-founder and shareholder Thomas L. Oliver, II has been elected as the firm’s third president. Throughout Carr Allison’s nearly 30-year history, Tom has held various leadership roles including serving on the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee and as chair of the Business Development and Marketing Committee. […]

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Zwilling to Present Webinar on Cyber Meets E&O at the Coverage Crossroads

Course Description: When a ransomware attack takes down your client’s systems, is it a cyber claim, an E&O claim-or both?  When their vendor’s software update crashes 8.5 million computers worldwide, who’s left holding the bag?  Welcome to the coverage crossroads where cyber meets E&O, and the stakes have never been […]

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Wells Speaks at Federal Court Naturalization Ceremony for New Citizens

Carr Allison shareholder and retired Mobile County District Judge Judson W. Wells, Sr. recently spoke at the March Naturalization Ceremony in Mobile. The formal ceremony was conducted by the United States District Court for the Southern District of Alabama. In his capacity as Past President of the Mobile Bar Association, Judge Wells […]

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Zwilling to Present Webinar on AI in Employment Decisions and What Employers Need to Know

Course Description: Is your company using AI to screen resumes, conduct video interviews, or make hiring decisions?  If so, you could be facing significant legal exposure without even knowing it.  With new laws in Illinois, Colorado, New York City, and other jurisdictions imposing strict requirements on employers using artificial intelligence, […]

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