Daughtry and Booth obtain arbitrator’s decision in favor of employer

Bricker S. Daughtry and Brad J. Booth in the firm’s Birmingham, Alabama office recently obtained an arbitrator’s decision in favor of an employer in a union grievance arbitration.  The union alleged the thirty year employee had been terminated without cause in violation of the collective bargaining agreement. The employer contended […]

Oliver and Claudio presenters for USLAW webinar

Shareholder Tom Oliver and Business Development Director Robin Claudio were speakers for a national webinar sponsored by USLAW on October 9.  The presentation, 10 Easy Steps for Successful Networking, provided tips on and ideas for preparing for an event, working the room and perhaps the most important step of all: […]

Ireland and Hale obtain summary judgment

Shareholder’s Glenn Ireland and Justin Hale obtained a summary judgment on behalf of a client in a premises liability case in Montgomery County, Alabama.  Plaintiff fell and injured her knee, requiring surgery.  The Court ruled in favor of Cajun’s dismissing the case for lack of notice.

Associate Michael Renta to serve as President of Vestavia-Hoover Kiwanis Club

Birmingham’s Michael Renta was recently appointed as President of the Vestavia-Hoover Kiwanis Club.  He will serve as President for a 2014-2015 term.  The Vestavia-Hoover Kiwanis Club is a civic organization whose mission is to serve the children of the world.  To learn more about the local chapter as well as […]

Lockett & Maples obtain summary judgment in retalitory discharge case

Carr Allison’s Tara W. Lockett and Jonathan Maples recently obtained summary judgment in a retaliatory discharge case in Wilcox County, Alabama. In this case, Plaintiff alleged his termination was pretextual and that the company’s policy was applied in a discriminatory manner against Plaintiff.  At mediation, plaintiff’s demand was $500,000.00.  Both […]

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Zwilling to Present Webinar on Ethical Duties When Resolving Claims Including Navigating Potential Conflicts

Course Description In today’s current litigation environment, most claims are appropriate for consideration of a potential settlement at some point.  This program will walk through the stages of litigation and how they will progress absent resolution.  The potential risks of nuclear verdicts will also be discussed.  The program will also […]

Swanson Obtains Summary Judgment

Stephen A. Swanson of our Chattanooga (TN) office secured summary judgment for a client in DeKalb County (GA). This was a premises liability case in which the plaintiff claimed she tripped and fell on overgrown kudzu in a movie theater parking lot. The court agreed with Stephen’s arguments on two […]

Thornton Elected to the USLAW Board of Directors

Carr Allison congratulates shareholder Thomas S. Thornton, III, of our Birmingham (AL) office on being elected to the 2026-27 USLAW Board of Directors, where he will be serving as Vice Chair.


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