Zwilling to Present Webinar on A Little Bit About a Lot: Tips on Successfully Handling Common Employment Issues
During this webinar, attorney Melisa C. Zwilling will discuss several key employment issues about which employers and insurers should be aware. What steps should immediately be taken in response to a complaint of harassment? Should an employee’s verbal resignation be accepted? What conditions constitute a disability and what protections exist […]
Brannon and Reynolds Obtain a Defense Verdict
Dave Brannon and George Reynolds of our Tallahassee (FL) office successfully obtained a defense verdict in a product liability and negligence lawsuit brought against a Florida-based grocery store chain. The plaintiff alleged she suffered injuries after consuming a product purchased from the grocery store defendant. The jury returned a favorable […]
Ed Taylor Participates in the American College of Trial Lawyers’ Boot Camp
Ed Taylor, a shareholder in our Gulfport (MS) office, recently participated in the American College of Trial Lawyers’ Boot Camp. The program, which focused on the Rosenberg Spy Case, featured Ed presenting the Demonstration of Direct Examination session. We are proud to support programs that strengthen advocacy skills and the […]
Zwilling to Present Webinar on How to Avoid Nuclear Employment Verdicts
There has been a significant increase in nuclear verdicts across all industries post-COVID, but some of the most staggering awards have been in employment lawsuits. This webinar will discuss how those nuclear verdicts can be avoided. This webinar is approved for one hour of continuing education credit by the Department […]
Sausaman Obtains Summary Judgment
Alison Sausaman of our Jacksonville (FL) office obtained summary judgment for a retail client in federal court. The plaintiff failed to present sufficient evidence that the defendant had notice of a transitory foreign substance, and the court dismissed the case. Great Results!
Sausaman and Igou Prevail on a Motion for Summary Judgment
Alison Sausaman and Miles Igou of our Jacksonville (FL) office successfully obtained summary judgment for a gas station client. The court found the wooden pallet at issue to be an open and obvious condition, dismissing the case. Great Results!
Lockett Obtains a Defense Verdict
Carr Allison shareholder Tara W. Lockett of our Mobile (AL) office obtained a defense verdict in an Ex parte Publix trial on compensability where the plaintiff argued the injuries sustained to his right shoulder while at work resulted in a need for a total shoulder replacement. As a result of the […]
Sausaman and Kirkpatrick Prevail on a Motion for Summary Judgment
Alison Sausaman and Elizabeth Kirkpatrick of our Jacksonville (FL) office prevailed on a motion for final summary judgment on behalf of their hotel chain client. The court found that the plaintiff failed to present sufficient evidence of notice regarding a transitory foreign substance and dismissed the claim. Great Results!
Sausaman and Bateh Prevail on a Motion for Summary Judgment
Alison Sausaman and Caroline Bateh of our Jacksonville (FL) office prevailed on a motion for final summary judgment on a slip and fall claim brought against their restaurant client, resulting in a final dismissal of all claims. Great Results!
Holmes Assists the Tennessee Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division with Mock Trial Competition
Carr Allison Associate Michael Holmes of our Chattanooga (TN) office and the mock trial vice chair for the Tennessee Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division assisted in composing the high school competition problem and with the overall organization of all mock trial competitions across the state. Well done!
