Martin and Petherick Obtains Dismissal of a Health Care Liability Action
Sean W. Martin and Michael J. Petherick of the Chattanooga office of Carr Allison successfully obtained dismissal of a health care liability action. The Plaintiff alleged that her now deceased father fell trying to walk from the x-ray table to his wheelchair. The Plaintiff asserted a general negligence action against […]
Extension of Families First Coronavirus Response Act Employer Tax Credit
Though the FFCRA’s mandatory requirements that employers pay for employee leave related to COVID-19 ended on December 31, 2020, the FFCRA is still in play. To learn more on the extension of the FFCRA click the link below! Extension of Families First Coronavirus Response Act Employer Tax Credit
Florida Supreme Court Decision Favors Business Community
A surprise order from the Supreme Court of Florida on New Year’s Eve has the chance to correct one of the grave injustices facing Florida’s business community. The order changes the way Florida courts determine whether a party is entitled to summary judgment. The order will revise Florida’s existing […]
CDC Announces Plan to Reduce Quarantine Period
On December 2, 2020, the CDC held a teleconference during which it announced two alternatives to reduce the quarantine period for individuals who were in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. To learn more about these alternatives click the link below! CDC Announces Plan to Reduce […]
Our Tallahassee Office is Growing!
Shareholder Jennifer Sullivan and Associate Glenn Rininger have joined Carr Allison’s Tallahassee (FL) office. Jen’s practice will focus on personal injury, general litigation and transportation. Glenn will concentrate his practice on general litigation, construction, insurance coverage and retail and hospitality.
Zwilling to Present Webinar on Important Considerations for MSP Act Compliance
Carr Allison Shareholder Melisa Zwilling of our Birmingham (AL) office is scheduled to present a webinar discussing Medicare Secondary Payer Compliance issues for workers’ compensation and liability claims professionals. In addition to hearing about many important issues concerning Medicare Compliance, audience members will have the opportunity to participate in a […]
Graham and Zwilling Published in USLAW Magazine+
Carr Allison shareholders Bill Graham of our Tallahassee (FL) office and Melisa Zwilling of our Birmingham (AL) office recently had an article published in the 2020 fall issue of USLAW Magazine+. Their article “Business Interruption Insurance Lawsuits Related to COVID-19 Shutdowns Explode” discusses how the coronavirus pandemic has increased the […]
Cross Ryan Served as a Virtual Presenter at Alabama Workers’ Compensation Organization Annual Conference
Carr Allison shareholder Sarah Cross Ryan of our Mobile (AL) Office recently served as a virtual presenter at the 2020 Alabama Workers’ Compensation Organization Annual Conference on October 29, 2020. Ryan’s presentation covered in detail the ethical handling of workers’ compensation claims. Great Job, Sarah!
Scarpetta Published in Alabama Defense Lawyers’ Association Fall Journal
Carr Allison associate Ashley Scarpetta of our Birmingham (AL) office recently had an article published in Alabama Defense Lawyers’ Association 2020 Fall Journal. Scarpetta’s article “High Five or Praying Hands: The Emoji Saga in the Digital Age Continues” talks about how the interpretation of emojis can affect the outcome of […]
The CDC Redefine the Phrase “Close Contact”
The CDC recently revised the definition of “close contact” with regard to exposure to an individual who has been confirmed to have COVID-19. To learn more on this revision click the link below! Click Here: The CDC Redefines the Phrase “Close Contact”
