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 […]

Carr Allison welcomes three new associates

Carr Allison is pleased to welcome three new associates to the firm.  Caylan Holland, Rob Hornbuckle and Felicia Long join the firm’s Birmingham office. Ms. Holland earned her undergraduate from the University of Alabama, summa cum laude.  She graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law, earning her Juris […]

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Sausaman and Iturra Obtain Final Summary Judgment

Alison H. Sausaman and Katie L. Iturra of our Jacksonville (FL) office secured a complete defense victory on behalf of a national auto parts retailer in a federal slip-and-fall lawsuit. The plaintiff alleged that rainwater tracked into the store caused a fall that resulted in cervical fusion surgery and was […]

Sausaman and Griffis Obtain a Final Summary Judgment

Alison H. Sausaman and Andrew-Paul Griffis of our Jacksonville (FL) office secured a complete defense victory on behalf of a national convenience store and gas station in federal court. The plaintiff alleged injuries resulting from a transitory foreign substance on the premises. Alison and Andrew-Paul successfully obtained final summary judgment […]

Zwilling to Present Webinar on Confidentiality and Privacy Ethics in Employment Practices Liability Claims – ETHICS

Course Description: EPL claims are a minefield of confidential information-from intimate details of harassment allegations to protected medical records to sensitive personnel files.  One careless disclosure can expose you and your organization to liability, regulatory sanctions, and reputational damage.  This program will give you a clear understanding of your confidentiality […]


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