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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Zwilling Presented at National Association of Women in Construction Regional Meeting

Carr Allison shareholder, Melisa Zwilling of our Birmingham (AL) office, recently presented at the National Association of Women in Construction Southeast Regional Meeting. Her presentation, “Medical Marijuana in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee”, discussed the status of federal and state marijuana legislation. She also covered several issues employers must consider […]

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Stokes and Palmer Speak at Cumberland School of Law

Carr Allison attorneys Hannah Stokes and Steve Palmer of our Birmingham (AL) office, recently spoke to law students at Cumberland School of Law at Samford University (AL). The Alabama Defense Lawyers Association (ADLA) sponsored the “Lunch and Learn” event with the law school’s defense lawyers student association. Topics included summer […]

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Weaver Discusses Tort Reform

Carr Allison shareholder Kyle Weaver of our Tallahassee (FL) office has been featured in USLAW’s Short Take video series. Kyle briefly discusses the new tort reform bill that was signed into effect by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Friday, March 24. To Check out Kyle’s video, click here!

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Zwilling Presents Webinar on How to Not Get Sued for Discrimination or Harassment

No employer wants to be sued, but employment-related lawsuits are on the rise and jury verdicts in employment cases are out of control.  There are steps every employer can take to greatly reduce the likelihood of being sued for discrimination or harassment. In the event a lawsuit is filed, those […]

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Ross Selected for Membership in the ACTA

Carr Allison Shareholder Brett Ross has been selected for membership in the American College of Transportation Attorneys (ACTA). A nationally known attorney, Brett has practiced in the transportation arena for 29 years. ACTA is a select group of 32 transportation defense lawyers from across the United States that serves as […]

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Oliver, Vann and Team Obtain Favorable Verdict

Carr Allison shareholders Tom Oliver and Dennis Vann successfully defended a hazmat motor carrier in a week-long trial in Birmingham (AL). The case was brought following an incident in 2019 that alleged the motor carrier unloaded a chemical into the wrong tank creating a hazardous gas cloud affecting numerous employees […]

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