Burgess Appointed to FL Bar Grievance Committee
Shareholder Elizabeth “Betsy” Burgess has been appointed to serve a 3-year term on the Florida Bar Grievance Committee for the Second Judicial Circuit of Florida. Grievance committees review complaints referred by Bar counsel and decide if probable cause exists to support a claim that a lawyer violated professional conduct rules […]
Palmer and Harris Earns Summary Judgment
Steve Palmer and Hugh Harris won a Motion for Summary Judgment dismissing all wantonness claims in a case involving a rear-end motor vehicle accident. Based on the strength of defense’s arguments, Plaintiff’s counsel decided not to even contest the MSJ and agreed to dismiss those claims.
EEOC Addresses Right of Employers to Require Periodic COVID-19 Testing and Other Issues
As the pandemic continues to evolve, the EEOC has been providing updates addressing new questions that have arisen concerning Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws. To learn more about these questions and answers click here.
DOL Issues Updated Guidance to Assist Employers with School-Related Leave Under the FFCRA
The Department of Labor recently issued guidance to provide assistance to employers trying to determine what leave is required when schools are closed, or partially closed, as a result of COVID-19. To learn more about what this means for you, Click Here.
Kyle Weaver to Present at 2020 Arkansas Trucking Seminar
Associate Kyle Weaver of Carr Allison’s Tallahassee (FL) office will present virtually at the 2020 Arkansas Trucking Seminar: “Moving Forward Together” on September 17, 2020. His presentation will feature a toxicologist and explore the topic: “Toxicology & Trucking Accidents: What About the Other Driver.” For more information about Kyle click […]
Adair and Zwilling to Speak on Employment Issues in the Wake of COVID-19 Webinar
Never before have employment laws been more complicated or difficult to apply as they are now. Issues such as temporary business closures, employees working from home and ensuring a safe work environment once they return greatly complicate matters. During this webinar, attorneys Brett Adair and Melisa Zwilling will cover issues […]
Huffman Earns Summary Judgment in MS
Gulfport Counsel Nikki Huffman obtained summary judgment dismissing a claim against a trucking client. The Complaint was filed in early 2018 against a trucking client and its employee driver, regarding a collision that took place in Harrison County, Mississippi. Early on, the Plaintiff attempted to improperly default the employee driver. […]
Employment Issues in the Wake of COVID-19 Webinar
Never before have employment laws been more complicated or difficult to apply as they are now. Issues such as temporary business closures, employees working from home and ensuring a safe work environment once they return greatly complicate matters. During this webinar, attorneys Brett Adair and Melisa Zwilling will cover issues […]
Carr Allison Welcomes Ben Nye
Ben Nye is an associate in Carr Allison’s Birmingham (AL) office where his practice focuses on labor and employment, commercial litigation and general litigation. Ben is an active member of the Arkansas Bar and is admitted to practice before all Arkansas state courts, as well as the US District Court, […]
Carr Allison Welcomes Nick Boyle
Nicholas J. Boyle is an associate in Carr Allison’s Jacksonville, FL office where his practice focuses on first party property, premises liability, personal injury and construction matters. Nick is an active member of the Florida Bar. Nick received his Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University with a major […]
