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 […]
Read MoreUSLAW Renames the O’Hagan Award to Include Carr Name
USLAW Network renames the O’Hagan Award to include USLAW co-founder Charles Carr. Congratulations Charles! Read more about this amazing honor at: USLAW NETWORK adds USLAW co-founder Charles Carr’s name to major USLAW annual award
Read MoreSherman 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 […]
Read MoreSmith 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 […]
Read MoreCarr Allison Announces 2024 Board of Directors
Congratulations to Carr Allison’s newly elected 2024 Board of Directors!
Read MoreCarr 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. […]
Read MoreCongratulations to our new Shareholders and Counsel
Judson Wells Next President-Elect of the Mobile Bar Association
Carr Allison shareholder and retired Mobile County District Judge Judson W. Wells, Sr., has been elected President-Elect of the Mobile (AL) Bar Association for 2024. Judge Wells has been an active member of the Mobile Bar Association for nearly 37 years. He has served in many past roles including Vice-President, […]
Read MoreBaker and Holland to Present Webinar on Medicare Secondary Payer Act in Workers’ Compensation Cases
Carr Allison shareholders Jennifer Baker and Caylan Holland are scheduled to present a free webinar on December 19 at 1:00 PM (CT). This webinar will break down each component of compliance in easy-to-understand terms. The topics to be covered include Medicare Conditional Payment Claims, Section 111 Reporting, Submit and Non-submit […]
Read MoreCarr Allison Wins Big in Circuit Court
Carr Allison attorneys Bo Kirkpatrick and Joe Driver scored a big victory protecting employer’s rights under the Alabama Workers’ Compensation Act. The plaintiff/employee in Huey v. Stryker Trailers, LLC, (Calhoun County, CV-2023-900328), sued his employer for negligence based on a work-related injury to his finger. The employer moved to […]
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