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Alabama Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Covers bankruptcy and foreclosure law. By Eversole Law LLC.

http://www.alabamabankruptcylawyer-blog.com/

May 22
Alabama Debt Watch: Deviant Collection Practices Result in Lawsuit

Alabama Debt Watch: Deviant Collection Practices Result in Lawsuit

Debt collectors don't have a reputation for being benevolent or even particularly all that fair with people. But those employed by JP Morgan Chase, apparently, were committing illegal collection abuses against tens of thousands of consumers…
May 12
Alabama Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Lawyers Discuss Rebuilding Credit

Alabama Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Lawyers Discuss Rebuilding Credit

It's a myth that a bankruptcy is going to permanently decimate your credit score. The truth is, it will take some time, planning and effort to rebuild it, but our Birmingham bankruptcy lawyers know the process is not likely to hinder you…
May 6
Birmingham Bankruptcy Help: Depression Drives Debt, Studies Suggest

Birmingham Bankruptcy Help: Depression Drives Debt, Studies Suggest

Our Birmingham bankruptcy lawyers know it makes sense that someone deeply in debt would find themselves distraught and perhaps even greatly depressed about the situation. However, new research suggests that depression may actual fuel debt.…

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Alabama Bankruptcy Blog

Covers Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Alabama, along with debt management and budgeting help. By Richard L. Collins.

http://www.alabamabankruptcyblog.com/

Apr 9
How to Keep Your Stuff in Bankruptcy

How to Keep Your Stuff in Bankruptcy

Many of the clients I meet with believe that if they file bankruptcy, they will lose all their stuff, i.e. cars, house, etc. About the same number of clients believe that if they file bankruptcy they can keep the stuff...
Feb 1
Does Bankruptcy in Alabama Stop Collections Harassment from Debt Collectors?

Does Bankruptcy in Alabama Stop Collections Harassment from Debt Collectors?

Yes. All collection attempts by creditors are to stop as soon as your bankruptcy is filed. When your bankruptcy is filed the "automatic stay" goes into place. This prohibits debt collectors from making any effort to collect any debt…
Feb 1
Bankruptcy in Alabama

Bankruptcy in Alabama

Bankruptcy is Federal Law, so it should be the same in every state, right? Not quite. Unfortunately for individuals in Alabama the Bankruptcy Code allows individual states to opt out of the Federal Law in one key area; that is...

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Alabama Consumer Law Blog

Covers all aspects of consumer law, including, arbitration, credit card fraud, credit report errors, foreclosure, and identity theft. By Watts & Herring, LLC

http://www.alabamaconsumerlawblog.com/

May 18
In A Lawsuit, Who is the Plaintiff and Who is the Defendant?

In A Lawsuit, Who is the Plaintiff and Who is the Defendant?

It depends on what type of case we are discussing -- let's look at several types as it can be confusing when someone says "Plaintiff" or "Defendant" and you don't know the context of the case. Collection Lawsuit When a collector sues you,…
Apr 4
Hospital Gets You Sick Then Collects Massive Fees. Huh?

Hospital Gets You Sick Then Collects Massive Fees. Huh?

This is a remarkable story from the Tennessean, written by Walter F. Roche, Jr. about contaminated shots given to patients and then the hospital, which gave the shots, is collecting tens of thousands of dollars in fees to treat the problems…
Mar 6
Midland Funding (Encore) Will Purchase Asset Acceptance

Midland Funding (Encore) Will Purchase Asset Acceptance

Encore Group which includes Midland Funding has announced that it will buy fellow debt buyer Asset Acceptance. Here is part of the announcement: Encore Capital Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:ECPG) and Asset Acceptance Capital Corp. (Nasdaq:AACC) today…

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Alabama Workers' Comp Blog

Covers workers' compensation with a focus on Alabama. By Fish Nelson LLC.

http://www.alabamaworkerscompblawg.com/

May 15
Bipartisan Medicare Legislation Introduced to the House of Representative

Bipartisan Medicare Legislation Introduced to the House of Representative

Reps. Dave Reichert (R-WA) and Mike Thompson (D-CA) introduced the Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers’ Compensation Settlement Agreement Act (H.R. 1982) into the House of Representatives May 15, 2013. The bill establishes clear…
Apr 21
Alabama Court of Civil Appeals Addresses Several Issues in Affirming Permanent and Total Award

Alabama Court of Civil Appeals Addresses Several Issues in Affirming Permanent and Total Award

On April 19, 2013, the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals released its opinion in McAbee Construction, Inc. v. Elvin Allday. At trial, the employee presented evidence that he had worked as a boilermaker since 1986. During that time, he had…
Mar 11
Unexplained Falls are not Compensable in Alabama

Unexplained Falls are not Compensable in Alabama

On March 1, 2013, the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals released its opinion in Ex Parte Russell Threadgill wherein it denied in part and granted in part the employee’s petition for mandamus relief. At trial, the employee claimed that he…

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Alabama Divorce & Family Law…

Alabama Divorce & Family Law Attorney Blog

Covers Alabama divorce and family law issues. By Steven D. Eversole.

http://www.birminghamdivorceblog.com/

May 21
New Alabama Adoption Law Eases Restrictions for Foster Familie

New Alabama Adoption Law Eases Restrictions for Foster Familie

Alabama foster families who have fallen in love with the child in their care and wish to make it permanent may face fewer hurdles, per the passage of a new state adoption law that aims to streamline the process. Birmingham adoption lawyers…
May 12
Alabama Child Support Modification Orders Require Skilled Lawyer

Alabama Child Support Modification Orders Require Skilled Lawyer

Most people think of needing a Birmingham family law attorney when they are about to file for a divorce. And it's true that it's certainly important to secure solid legal representation before you even initiate divorce proceedings. But you…
May 8
Birmingham Child Custody Evaluation Preparation Tip

Birmingham Child Custody Evaluation Preparation Tip

Celebrity news sites have been recently reporting on the fact that Brooke Mueller, mother to Charlie Sheen's twin sons, has lost custody of her children, at least temporarily, to Sheen's other ex, Denise Richards, with whom the actor also has…

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Birmingham Criminal Defense Blog

Covers Alabama criminal law and procedure, including DUI,, theft crimes, and violent crimes. By Steven D. Ebersole.

http://www.birminghamcriminaldefenseblog.com/

May 23
Alabama Murder Case Ends in Mistrial

Alabama Murder Case Ends in Mistrial

A dispute over the cause of death resulted in a Bessemer murder trial to result in a hung jury, with the defendant facing the possibility of a retrial or maybe a plea deal on a lesser charge. Our Birmingham criminal defense attorneys view…
May 19
Birmingham Murder Charge Reduced to Manslaughter

Birmingham Murder Charge Reduced to Manslaughter

The two men embroiled in a fatal altercation had been friends. They played dice together. They had other mutual friends, who all gathered at a vacant home at the edge of town on Hemlock Avenue to throw back beers. Occasionally, there were…
May 17
Birmingham Gambling Arrests at Storefront

Birmingham Gambling Arrests at Storefront

Investigators with a specialized law enforcement unit burst into a storefront on 9th Street North in Birmingham, where officials say the location was a front for illegal gaming. A total of 22 arrests were made, including two for operating an…

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Alabama DUI Lawyer Blog

Covers news and updates on Alabama DUI cases. Published by Steven D. Eversole.

http://www.alabamaduilawyerblog.com/

May 20
Alabama Marijuana DUI is Tougher for Cops to Prove

Alabama Marijuana DUI is Tougher for Cops to Prove

Since last fall, when Colorado and Washington state became the first in the nation to approve the use of marijuana for recreational purposes, both have now taken on stricter definitions for what it means to be legally under the influence of…
May 18
Commercial DUI in Alabama Can Have Lasting Consequence

Commercial DUI in Alabama Can Have Lasting Consequence

A commercial party bus driver in suburban Chicago is facing serious criminal and professional penalties for reportedly driving two dozen students to their prom while he was drunk. We don't want to downplay the seriousness of the alleged…
May 15
More Birmingham DUI Arrests Likely if BAC Limit Slashed

More Birmingham DUI Arrests Likely if BAC Limit Slashed

If the National Transportation Safety Board has its way, more people will be subjected to DUI arrests in Alabama and throughout the country, despite the fact that the suggested proposal would have little impact on reducing the number of DUI…

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Alabama Litigation Review

Covers business litigation, civil procedure, personal injury and punitive damages. By Jeff Blackwell.

http://www.alabamalitigationreview.com

May 16
Justice And Arbitration Fairne

Justice And Arbitration Fairne

Arbitration. What role should it play in our justice system? What role does it currently play? These are important questions if you have an interest in seeing that those injured are able to access the courthouse for justice. As Federal…
May 11
Hospital Bills and Payments: Issues in Personal Injury Case

Hospital Bills and Payments: Issues in Personal Injury Case

The U.S. government recently released data detailing and comparing hospital charges. The clear fact revealed by the data -- Charges for specific procedures can vary greatly between hospitals. This comes as no surprise to me. I see hospital…
Apr 27
UPDATE -- Takeda Faces First Trial Over Diabetes Drug Acto

UPDATE -- Takeda Faces First Trial Over Diabetes Drug Acto

A few days ago, I wrote about the first case to go to trial against Takeda Pharmaceuticals over its diabetes drug Actos. Takeda faces a huge number of cases alleging that its drug Actos is defective. As I wrote my last post, the jury was…

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Alabama Injury Attorneys Blog

Covers Alabama accidents and personal injury news. By Cross & Smith, LLC.

http://www.alabamainjuryattorneys-blog.com/

May 15
Alabama Traffic Safety: Seat Belts Still First Line of Defense this Summer

Alabama Traffic Safety: Seat Belts Still First Line of Defense this Summer

Alabama needs to get better about buckling up. Our Tuscaloosa car accident lawyers know that you can't always prevent a crash from occurring, but your first line of defense is to make sure you and your passengers are strapped in. A report…
May 10
Alabama Distracted Driving Crashes Targeted by USDOT

Alabama Distracted Driving Crashes Targeted by USDOT

There is no question that the primary responsibility to remain distraction-free behind the wheel lies with the driver. However, given the huge scope of the problem and the enormous price we pay as a society, the U.S. Department of…
May 1
Alabama Cycling Safety: Fatalities Jump 9 Percent in One Year

Alabama Cycling Safety: Fatalities Jump 9 Percent in One Year

A new report reveals that 2011 was a dangerous year for cyclists. Our Birmingham personal injury lawyers have learned that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has just released statistics revealing a nearly 10 percent spike in…

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Alabama Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers car accident liability in Alabama. By Martinson & Beason

http://www.alabamacaraccidentlawyerblog.com/

Dec 3
Huntsville Motorcyclist Dead After Being Hit By Suspected Drunk Driver

Huntsville Motorcyclist Dead After Being Hit By Suspected Drunk Driver

Charges are pending after a terrible Huntsville, AL car crash left one man dead over the weekend. The accident involved a car colliding with a motorcycle and the motorcyclist, a 54-year-old from Harvest, AL, was pronounced dead at the…
Nov 26
Alabama Set to Launch New Online Insurance Verification System

Alabama Set to Launch New Online Insurance Verification System

Alabama motorists concerned about the implications of uninsured drivers on the road should take note of the state's plan to launch an online insurance verification system. This kind of verification system has the potential to minimize the…
Nov 12
Alabama Tractor-Trailer Accident Leaves Victim Trapped in Wreckage

Alabama Tractor-Trailer Accident Leaves Victim Trapped in Wreckage

Trucking accidents can be extremely destructive when large trucks collide with other, much smaller and thus more vulnerable passenger vehicles. For those who survive, the collision can often be devastating, causing serious injuries, lifelong…

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Within the Penumbra

Covers items that lie along the periphery of the legal issues I see in my daily practice. By Gabrielle N. Helix.

http://ghelixlaw.wordpress.com

Apr 26
In the Service of Others: I am Free to be Me

In the Service of Others: I am Free to be Me

My daughter, Ashley-Taylor (A.T.) recently spent some time in Washington D.C. She went to DC to attend a conference for select college students who volunteer their time to advocate for mental health awareness. She is passionate about…
Oct 11
Have You Made A Positive Impact?

Have You Made A Positive Impact?

Recently, I underwent unavoidable and unexpected back surgery. In less than 12 hours, I went from sitting in my office to sitting in the emergency room. I was admitted in the evening, and by the next morning, my whole world was upside…
May 31
If the Buddha Practiced Law

If the Buddha Practiced Law

In a controversy, the instant we feel anger we have already ceased striving for the truth, and have begun striving for ourselves. – Buddha I found this quote while randomly surfing the internet. At first glance, I realized how well it…

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Lee's Divorce & Family Law…

Lee's Divorce & Family Law Blog

Covers divorces in Alabama. By Lee Borden.

http://divorceinfo.com/blog

Dec 5
How We Boomers Are Changing Divorce in America

How We Boomers Are Changing Divorce in America

The US has the highest divorce rate in the world - with about 43% of marriages ending in divorce. Now we have new information about the rate at which aging baby boomers divorce. In their paper The Gray Divorce Revolution: Rising Divorce…
Dec 5
“Profiting From Divorce”

“Profiting From Divorce”

There’s an interesting article in the NY Times this morning about the apparently shameful business of investing in people’s divorces. Hard for me to get too worked up about it. The story, which you cannot read without registering (but…
Nov 4
A Breathtaking Expansion of Juvenile Court Jurisdiction

A Breathtaking Expansion of Juvenile Court Jurisdiction

Did the Alabama Supreme Court know what it was doing when it issued this ruling? It really doesn’t matter now. With apologies to the late Roy Scheider, we’re gonna need a bigger court. The case, Ex parte L.E.O., Case No. 1090565 (Ala.…

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Georgia Construction Law Blog

Covers Georgia state law and information related to pending and recent changes to law affecting construction professionals. By Cobb Law Group.

http://cobblawgroup.net/blog

Nov 20
Georgia Construction Law Firm Salutes Client!

Georgia Construction Law Firm Salutes Client!

by Mark A. Cobb
Nov 9
Cobb Law Group Joins AGC Georgia!

Cobb Law Group Joins AGC Georgia!

The Cobb Law Group is excited to be one of the newest members of the Associated General Contractors of America (“AGC”) and the Associated General Contractors of Georgia (“AGC Georgia”). “It is a natural fit that we should join this…
Oct 30
Home Renovations and Exposure to Dangerous Chemical

Home Renovations and Exposure to Dangerous Chemical

The construction lawyers at the Cobb Law Group welcome guest blogger and health advocate, Brian Turner to our Georgia Construction, Bond & Lien Law Blog. He warns about the health and safety concerns that one should keep in mind while doing…

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Birmingham AL Personal Injury Blog

By Drake Law Firm.

http://www.drakelawal.com/blog/

May 20
Multiple Deficiencies, Deaths Close Fresenius's Bessemer Kidney Center

Multiple Deficiencies, Deaths Close Fresenius's Bessemer Kidney Center

According to a report from al.com, two patients have died and the Center for Disease Control and the Alabama Department of Public Health have launched an investigation of a Bessemer dialysis center. The report notes that both deaths…
May 17
How freeway and highway accidents in Alabama can be reduced

How freeway and highway accidents in Alabama can be reduced

Most people believe that driving is a right. Others say it is a privilege, but in either case, it comes with a responsibility. Those who drive in Alabama are expected to know and observe Alabama traffic rules. When drivers choose...
May 10
Where does liability lie in a Birmingham fatal train accident?

Where does liability lie in a Birmingham fatal train accident?

The typical day-to-day accidents that Birmingham residents are used to hearing about are crashes involving passenger cars on the road. Unfortunately, any motor vehicle, whether on land or water, can be involved in an accident, leaving…

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Alabama Insurance and Construction…

Alabama Insurance and Construction Law Blog

Covers construction collection efforts, construction defect claims, and construction contract terms. By Greg Vaughan, Esq.

http://www.bamalawblog.com/

Dec 29
Beware of tornado cleanup scammers--Story on Fox 10 TV

Beware of tornado cleanup scammers--Story on Fox 10 TV

Beware of tornado cleanup scammers Updated: Friday, 28 Dec 2012, 6:23 PM CST Published : Friday, 28 Dec 2012, 10:50 AM CST Steve Alexander Photojournalist: La-Keya Stinchcomb MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - With two tornadoes striking the Mobile…
Dec 28
STORM RECOVERY CHECKLIST

STORM RECOVERY CHECKLIST

www.HolstonVaughan.com Storm Recovery Checklist By: Greg Vaughan, Esq. This list was prepared, from the homeowner’s perspective, to consider when recovering from a windstorm loss. Please consult a professional (i.e. builder, city…
Jun 19
Replacement Cost vs. Actual Cash Value

Replacement Cost vs. Actual Cash Value

Now is a good time to take your homeowner's insurance policy to your local insurance agent to review the types of coverage that you have. Ask your insurance agent whether or not your policy recovers the cost of "replacing" your possessions or…

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Alabama Injury Attorney Blog

Covers automobile accidents, personal injury, truck accidents and wrongful death. By Martinson & Beason.

http://www.alabamainjuryattorneyblog.com/

Nov 26
Another Major Recall Drug Recall Related to Fungal Meningitis Outbreak

Another Major Recall Drug Recall Related to Fungal Meningitis Outbreak

A company with the same founders as the specialty pharmacy linked to a deadly fungal meningitis outbreak is recalling all of its products after federal inspectors said it must improve its sterility testing process. Officials with the FDA have…
Nov 5
Reports of Death Prompt FDA to Launch Investigation Into Monster Energy Drink

Reports of Death Prompt FDA to Launch Investigation Into Monster Energy Drink

The Food and Drug Administration recently announced that the agency launched an investigation concerning five deaths and one non-fatal heart attack linked to consumption of the Monster Energy Drink. The Monster Energy Drink is a heavily…
Oct 30
Where do your drugs come from?

Where do your drugs come from?

The recent outbreak of fungal meningitis has many people asking questions about the safety of compounding pharmacies and the origins of many of the medicines we put into our systems everyday. Something that many may not realize is just how…

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Alabama Personal Injury Blog

Covers accident and injuries in Birmingham and the surrounding areas of Alabama. By the Wininger Law Firm.

http://www.winingerlaw.com/blog/

May 15
David Wininger and “Blue Moon” Odum

David Wininger and “Blue Moon” Odum

David Wininger with John “Blue Moon” Odom. Odom was signed as a hard-throwing right hander to a professional baseball contract by Charles O. Finley of Ensley, AL who had acquired ownership of the Kansas City…
Apr 14
Man Injured in Construction Accident Awarded $1.7 Million

Man Injured in Construction Accident Awarded $1.7 Million

On October 30, 2009, Christopher Hill was on a man-lift installing overhead cranes during the construction of the ThyssenKrupp Steel Mill. While standing in the man-lift eighty feet in the air, the wire ropes holding the lift broke,…
Apr 7
Deputy Completes Bicycle Trip for Traumatic Brain Injury Awarene

Deputy Completes Bicycle Trip for Traumatic Brain Injury Awarene

In July of 2004, Christopher Wilson was riding his motorcycle at a very low rate of speed when, because of a bump in the road, he flew over the handlebars landing on his head. Tragically Wilson was not wearing a helmet at the time, and…

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FLG Trusts & Estates Reporter

Covers trusts, estate planning, asset protection, and probate, with particular focus on Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. By Fortenberry Law Group PLLC.

http://www.fortenberrylaw.com

May 14
Why Living Trusts Don’t Always Avoid Probate in Florida

Why Living Trusts Don’t Always Avoid Probate in Florida

Living trusts are a popular tools for avoiding probate in Florida. But even though probate may not be required to transfer assets, the trustee may want to probate the deceased person’s estate to deal with creditors.Why Living Trusts…
May 7
Taxation of Lifetime Gifts vs. Transfers at Death

Taxation of Lifetime Gifts vs. Transfers at Death

Lifetime gifts versus transfers at death. From a tax planning perspective, should a client hold property until death or transfer it during his or her lifetime? Taxation of Lifetime Gifts vs. Transfers at Death is a post from: probate attorney…
Apr 30
Estate Tax Provisions of the 2014 Budget: Is the Current Estate Tax Law Permanent?

Estate Tax Provisions of the 2014 Budget: Is the Current Estate Tax Law Permanent?

Since the Treasury recently released President Obama’s 2014 budget proposals, there’s been a lot of grumbling about the President’s proposed estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax provisions. If enacted, these…

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Alabama Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Alabama personal injury, worker's compensation, and product liability law. By Allred & Allred.

http://www.alabama-injury-lawyer-blog.com/

May 12
Alabama Traffic Accidents and the Risk of Hybrid Vehicle

Alabama Traffic Accidents and the Risk of Hybrid Vehicle

Recently, fire personnel and paramedics in Huntsville were among the first Alabama responders to learn the special risks associated with car accidents involving hybrid and electric vehicles. Our Montgomery car accident attorneys understand…
May 9
Alabama Personal Injury Claimants Could Sue Brand for Generic Product

Alabama Personal Injury Claimants Could Sue Brand for Generic Product

The Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that a person could sue a brand name firm for failure to warn about a drug's risk - even when the patient consumed a generic version of the drug not manufactured by the company. Our Montgomery personal…
Apr 25
Distracted Driving Month Educates: News Shows We Still Have a Long Way to Go

Distracted Driving Month Educates: News Shows We Still Have a Long Way to Go

The National Safety Council (NSC) joins other safety organizations through April as safety advocates promote Distracted Driving Awareness Month.The hope is to draw attention to the serious public health problem presented by drivers who aren't…

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Law Libraries Association of…

Law Libraries Association of Alabama

http://llaalabama.blogspot.com/

May 10
2013 Spring Meeting Detail

2013 Spring Meeting Detail

LLAA Spring Meeting Friday May 24, 2013Alabama Supreme Court and State Law Library Montgomery, Alabama9:00 - 10:00: Welcome/Registration with Light Breakfast 10:00 am - 11:15: Alabama Supreme Court & State Law Library: Its Past, Its…
Apr 18
The 2013 Spring Meeting has been set for…

The 2013 Spring Meeting has been set for May 24th at the Supreme Court Law Library in Montgomery. Details to follow soon.
Apr 8
Our own Emily Marcum (Lightfoot Franklin)…

Our own Emily Marcum (Lightfoot Franklin) has been published in the Legal Reference Services Quarterly Volume 32, Issue 1-2, 2013.Check out the…

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Securities Law Blog

News and comments on securities law. By Burke Harvey & Frankowski L.L.C.

http://www.securitieslaw-blog.com/

May 2
SEC Urges an End to Mandatory Arbitration

SEC Urges an End to Mandatory Arbitration

Armed with an argument for protecting investors' rights, SEC member Luis Aguilar went before the North America Securities Administrators Association's annual conference in Washington, D.C to argue that mandatory arbitration agreements should…
Apr 11
SEC Finally Releases Morgan Keegan Fund Distribution

SEC Finally Releases Morgan Keegan Fund Distribution

A recent press by the Secretary of State for the State of Mississippi announced that the SEC has published their proposed plan for fund distribution to those injured by Morgan Keegan investments. This comes two years after the $200 million…
Apr 2
FINRA Bars Broker for Unsuitable and Unapproved Securities Transactions Involving 31 NFL Player

FINRA Bars Broker for Unsuitable and Unapproved Securities Transactions Involving 31 NFL Player

According to a FINRA press release, broker Jeffrey Rubin of Lighthouse Point, Florida, is barred from the securities industry for making unsuitable recommendations to invest in illiquid, high-risk securities issued in connection with a…

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Alabama Employment Law Blog

Covers legal developments impacting the workplace in Birmingham and throughout Alabama. By Will Beckum.

http://birminghamemploymentlawyer.com/

Apr 25
EEOC Files Lawsuit Against Alabama Corporation for Race Discrimination

EEOC Files Lawsuit Against Alabama Corporation for Race Discrimination

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently filed a lawsuit against Olympia Construction, an Alabama company that develops houses for families and senior citizens throughout the South. According to the EEOC’s lawsuit, in…
Feb 20
Former Birmingham Health Care Employee Claims Supervisor Forced Her to Have Sexual Relation

Former Birmingham Health Care Employee Claims Supervisor Forced Her to Have Sexual Relation

A lawsuit with explosive allegations of sexual harassment was recently filed in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama. In the lawsuit, a former high-level employee at Birmingham Health Care claims that her married…
Feb 6
What is defined as sexual harassment in the workplace?

What is defined as sexual harassment in the workplace?

We are often asked by individuals across Alabama about what conduct rises to the level of improper sexual harassment in the workplace. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, improper gender based harassment can…

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EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program

Covers the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. By Boyd Campbell.

http://eb5greencard.blogspot.com/

Apr 2
SEC relaxes restrictions on companies' use of social media

SEC relaxes restrictions on companies' use of social media

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says that companies can use Twitter, Facebook and other social media to announce key information as long as they alert investors about which websites they plan to use for…
Mar 4
USCIS releases draft EB-5 adjudication guidance

USCIS releases draft EB-5 adjudication guidance

I was tempted to fire off some comments quickly on the new EB-5 draft policy guidance to show I am out there in front of EB-5 issues. I'm not, so I waited, and I'm glad I did. This new draft policy…
Feb 9
EB-5 project developers embrace ‘EB-5 Lite’

EB-5 project developers embrace ‘EB-5 Lite’

I am a principal in a regional center in the southeastern United States and represent a number of regional centers around the nation. Several years ago, I had just hung up on my umpteenth conference call with project…

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Alabama Law Blog of William…

Alabama Law Blog of William Pfeifer

Covers Alabama law.

http://williampfeifer.com/blog

Mar 27
Alabama Appeals Issues – Ruling on Motions for Mistrials in Criminal Case

Alabama Appeals Issues – Ruling on Motions for Mistrials in Criminal Case

A somewhat common issue in Alabama appeals of criminal cases is whether the trial judge should have granted or denied a mistrial. When a criminal defendant moves for a mistrial, he or she is asking the judge to declare the trial so flawed…
Mar 27
Alabama Legal Forms Available Online in Word or Wordperfect Format

Alabama Legal Forms Available Online in Word or Wordperfect Format

Although we have a focus on appellate law, we still get frequent client inquiries about preparing various Alabama legal forms. While this was a part of our law practice in the past and we do have a large library of legal forms available,…
Mar 8
Chief Justice Roy Moore orders clerks offices to close on Wednesday

Chief Justice Roy Moore orders clerks offices to close on Wednesday

In an effort to deal with the severe underfunding of the judicial system in Alabama, Chief Justice Roy Moore has ordered all circuit and district clerks to close their offices to the public on Wednesdays. This move is designed to enable the…

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Law Blog of William L. Pfeifer,…

Law Blog of William L. Pfeifer, Jr.

Covers Alabama family and criminal law topics.

http://williampfeifer.com

Mar 27
Alabama Appeals Issues – Ruling on Motions for Mistrials in Criminal Case

Alabama Appeals Issues – Ruling on Motions for Mistrials in Criminal Case

A somewhat common issue in Alabama appeals of criminal cases is whether the trial judge should have granted or denied a mistrial. When a criminal defendant moves for a mistrial, he or she is asking the judge to declare the trial so flawed…
Mar 27
Alabama Legal Forms Available Online in Word or Wordperfect Format

Alabama Legal Forms Available Online in Word or Wordperfect Format

Although we have a focus on appellate law, we still get frequent client inquiries about preparing various Alabama legal forms. While this was a part of our law practice in the past and we do have a large library of legal forms available,…
Mar 8
Chief Justice Roy Moore orders clerks offices to close on Wednesday

Chief Justice Roy Moore orders clerks offices to close on Wednesday

In an effort to deal with the severe underfunding of the judicial system in Alabama, Chief Justice Roy Moore has ordered all circuit and district clerks to close their offices to the public on Wednesdays. This move is designed to enable the…

Rank this Week: 4605

Alabama Car Accident Blog

Covers Alabama car accident law and claims information. By Moore & Wolfe.

http://alabamacaraccident.blogspot.com/

Feb 15
Karlos Finley Addresses Issues Facing HD 97

Karlos Finley Addresses Issues Facing HD 97

Recently Karlos Finley a partner at BF&W and a candidate for House District 97 sat down with Reggie Copeland, Jr. of the South Alabama Trial Lawyers Association for an interview about his ongoing campaign for the open seat in…
Jan 4
Mark Wolfe of Boteler, Finley & Wolfe Joins Elite Attorney Organization

Mark Wolfe of Boteler, Finley & Wolfe Joins Elite Attorney Organization

Attorney Mark Wolfe of the Mobile, Alabama law firm of Boteler, Finley & Wolfe was recently invited to join two of the most prestigious legal forums in the United States. In December of 2012 he was invited to join the Million Dollar…
Aug 4
BP Oil Spill Claims: Important Update

BP Oil Spill Claims: Important Update

Many Gulf Coast and Alabama businesses have not yet submited a claim under the recent BP Oil Spill c

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Alabama Family Attorney Blog

Covers divorce and custody in Alabama. By the Law Office of Christopher E. Allen.

http://www.alabamafamilyattorneyblog.com/

Dec 20
Child Custody Visitation Problems During Holiday

Child Custody Visitation Problems During Holiday

The period of time between Thanksgiving and Christmas should be filled with happiness and peace in a perfect world. However, when a family has been split apart by divorce, the holidays are often filled with conflict and strife especially…
Aug 22
Learning From High Profile Divorce

Learning From High Profile Divorce

It seems like every day we hear of some Hollywood A-lister who is going through yet another divorce. In fact, it happens so often, it has become cliche'. Most of us in the "real world" feel completely disconnected from celebrities. That…
Aug 5
Tuscaloosa Paternity Testing Follows National Trend

Tuscaloosa Paternity Testing Follows National Trend

Many viewers tune in to watch the Maury Show when the host opens a big envelope in dramatic fashion and reveals the identity of the father of someone's child. Similar drama unfolds at least on a weekly basis in a courtroom with much less…

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Covers deposition tips, drug cases, insurance, mass torts, medical malpractice, product liability, recent case news, and slip and fall accidents. By Birmingham, Alabama personal injury lawyers Watts & Herring, LLC

http://www.birminghaminjuryblog.com/

Dec 13
Alabama Car Wreck: Should I go to ER or Doctor?

Alabama Car Wreck: Should I go to ER or Doctor?

Yes -- if you have been injured in a car wreck, get checked out. Make sure that you are physically ok. Sometimes right after a wreck you may feel fine but once the adrenaline wears off, you feel the pain. It may just be pain that will go…
Dec 10
Alabama Car Wreck: What is Medical Payment (MedPay)?

Alabama Car Wreck: What is Medical Payment (MedPay)?

If you have been in a wreck in Alabama, you should have "Medical Payment" (Medpay) insurance with State Farm or Allstate or whoever you have your policy with. This is a very valuable but often unknown benefit that you have been paying for…
Dec 7
Alabama Car Wreck: Do I Have to Notify UM Before Settling?

Alabama Car Wreck: Do I Have to Notify UM Before Settling?

In Alabama, if you are considering settling with the person at fault (called the "tort-feasor"), you should consider letting your uninsured or "under-insured" insurance company know about the potential settlement. Your UM (uninsured or UIM…

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Alabama Injury Attorneys Blog

Covers Alabama car and trucking accident news. By Farris Riley & Pitt LLP.

http://www.alabamainjuryattorneysblog.com/

Nov 14
This Week on Fox 6 Law Call: Divorce and Child Custody

This Week on Fox 6 Law Call: Divorce and Child Custody

Laws pertaining to the family are always complex and most tax payers are usually left in the dark when having to face a legal matter in family courts.
Nov 12
Veteran's Day - Honoring Those Who Serve

Veteran's Day - Honoring Those Who Serve

Veteran's Day is a holiday that is often confused with others such as Labor Day or Memorial Day. Government employees regard these holidays as just another day off or a three-day weekend. Other citizens view Veteran's Day as a day of shopping…
Oct 25
Should cameras installed by law enforcement be legal?

Should cameras installed by law enforcement be legal?

Cameras at stoplights have been an ongoing heated debate all over the country for the past few years. Recently it hit closer to home when a Trussville man filed a lawsuit challenging an ordinance on red light cameras in the city of Center…

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Burdick's Blog

Discussion of common legal issues in Alabama. By Austin Burdick.

http://alabamaattorney.weebly.com/burdicks-blog.html

Oct 30
Consult the Constitution...but only if you have to.

Consult the Constitution...but only if you have to.

Too frequently our courts allow the administration of justice to get in the way of, and prevent justice. Our laws and our rules of procedure are designed to ensure that justice is done. However, they are frequently used and applied to another…
Aug 2
Is DHR helping you?

Is DHR helping you?

Is DHR helping you collect child support?
May 29
Unintended consequence of TC v. Mac. M

Unintended consequence of TC v. Mac. M

Last week's Alabama Supreme Court decision, T.C. v. Mac. M. and Mar. M. may carry with it a very dangerous side-effect. The court undertook to determine appellate jurisdiction of Juvenile Court matters in lite of recent changes to the Code of…

Rank this Week: 4015

Alabama Estate Planning Lawyer…

Alabama Estate Planning Lawyer Blog

Covers Alabama elder law, estate planning and estate administration. By Martinson & Beason, PC.

http://www.alabamaestateplanninglawyerblog.com/

Oct 2
What is a QTIP?

What is a QTIP?

A recent article regarding important estate-planning tips for attorneys to consider mentioned the importance of a powerful estate-planning vehicle with a funny acronym. The article discussed how a QTIP trust could serve as an important piece…
Sep 1
Can you control your heirs from beyond the grave in Alabama?

Can you control your heirs from beyond the grave in Alabama?

The Wall Street Journal ran an interesting article last weekend examining the extent to which gift givers can exert control over their heirs once they are dead and gone. The article reveals several things that might surprise you given the…
Aug 5
Should you add a child's name to your deed in Alabama?

Should you add a child's name to your deed in Alabama?

You really need to think it through before you add someone's name to your Alabama deed because it could cause a lot of unintended pain. Theoretically, adding your child's name to the deed to your home is a good move because it's a way to…

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The Fonteneau Firm LLC

Covers criminal law, landlord tenant law and personal injury law. By Kira Fonteneau.

http://thefonteneaufirm.com

Jul 25
Miller v. Alabama Creates Oppurtnity for Juveniles Serving Mandatory Life Without Parole

Miller v. Alabama Creates Oppurtnity for Juveniles Serving Mandatory Life Without Parole

In one of the last rulings of the spring term, the United States Supreme Court has given new hope to children who are convicted of capital crimes. In Miller v. Alabama, the Court was asked to rule on whether a mandatory life without parole…
Jul 3
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Jul 3
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Alabama Criminal Lawyer Blog

Published By Christopher E. Allen, Attorney At Law

http://www.alabamacriminallawyerblog.com/

Jul 7
DUI Victims Are Not Always Stranger

DUI Victims Are Not Always Stranger

Summer brings with it many opportunities for friends and family to get together for cookouts, concerts, and other festivities. Like it or not, many of these events include alcohol. Because drinking often causes people to make bad choices,…
Jan 24
Alabama Diabetic DUI Charge

Alabama Diabetic DUI Charge

One situation that has been coming up with increasing frequency in my DUI practice has been when diabetic individuals are charged with DUI. It has been extremely surprising to me that officers involved in these cases have not been trained to…
Aug 4
DUI Entrapment Claim by Man During Custody Battle

DUI Entrapment Claim by Man During Custody Battle

This story is a perfect example of why I choose to practice in the areas of Criminal Law and Family Law in Alabama. Sometimes the lines between these practice areas are so blurry that it is difficult to see where one ends and the other…

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Wettermark & Keith Blog

Covers Alabama personal injury news.

http://www.wkfirm.com/blog/

May 31
Pelham, Alabama Car Crashes Claims Live

Pelham, Alabama Car Crashes Claims Live

All too often, the news is filled with tragic stories of lives being taken upside because of car wrecks. Unfortunately, the scenario played out again in Pelham, Alabama where the lives of two people were claimed as a result of an automobile…
May 12
What to Do When Your Lawyer Goes Bad?

What to Do When Your Lawyer Goes Bad?

A few bad apples can ruin a bunch. This is a saying that rings true amongst all professions – mechanics, doctors, and lawyers. A former tuscaloosa attorney currently finds himself in hotwater and is facing lawsuits from numerous former…
May 12
Ambulance Chasing Out of Control in Alabama

Ambulance Chasing Out of Control in Alabama

For years, the Alabama Bar has been confronted with numerous instances of attorneys improperly contacting accident victims. Lawyers are regulated by ethical guidelines that prohibit any attorney from directly contacting anyone injured in an…

Rank this Week: 3996

The Soul Practitioner

Legal technology for the solo attorney. By Clark Stewart.

http://www.thesoulpractitioner.com/

Apr 18
Use Dropbox to Cover Your Microsoft Office Butt

Use Dropbox to Cover Your Microsoft Office Butt

This is a tip I picked up from Sam Glover’s post over on The Lawyerist blog. Be sure to check out both Sam and The Lawyerist for great tips and techniques about the practice of law!
Mar 28
Cloudon v. Onlive Desktop

Cloudon v. Onlive Desktop

Sometimes I’ve been known to back the wrong horse. I think I’m really in the know on something, and come to find out I was way off the mark. Such was the case with Onlive Desktop – the Microsoft Office app for iPad. I was…
Mar 9
Pioneer Appradio Review

Pioneer Appradio Review

As a birthday present to myself I picked up the Pioneer Appradio a couple weeks ago. I recently purchased a 2003 GMC Yukon and was disappointed to find no easy way of integrating my iPod library into the unit. After some research I stumbled…

Rank this Week: 4812

Alabama Injury Lawyers Blog

Covers Alabama personal injury and product liability law. By Cusimano, Keener, Roberts, Knowles & Raley LLC.

http://www.alabamainjurylawyersblog.com/

Mar 5
The U.S. Supreme Court Keeps Slamming the Courthouse Door Shut on We The People

The U.S. Supreme Court Keeps Slamming the Courthouse Door Shut on We The People

Talk about "activist judges." When people talk about activist judges, they are referring to judges who make law, rather than interpret law. They think only "liberal judges" make law. However most activist judges are big business conservatives…
Jan 10
Alabama Supreme Court Says Wrongful Death Act Applies To Pre-Viable Fetu

Alabama Supreme Court Says Wrongful Death Act Applies To Pre-Viable Fetu

Mack v. Carmack, 2011 Ala. LEXIS 141 (Ala. 2011).
Dec 17
Drug Testing To Receive Unemployment Benefit

Drug Testing To Receive Unemployment Benefit

The holidays are here -- a time when we spread joy, gather with our families, be thankful for our good fortune, and open our hearts and pockets to those not so fortunate. I was in disbelief when I read what one party of congress proposed.…

Rank this Week: 4518

Alabama Injury Lawyer Blog

Alabama Injury Lawyer Blog covers all aspects of personal injury including, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, worker's compensation, and wrongful death. Published by Alabama Personal Injury Lawyer, Steven D. Eversole of Eversole Law.

http://www.alabamainjurylawyerblog.com/

Aug 31
Law Enforcement Efforts Increased over Labor Day Weekend to Reduce Risks of Car Accidents in Alabama

Law Enforcement Efforts Increased over Labor Day Weekend to Reduce Risks of Car Accidents in Alabama

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, the Alabama Highway Patrol and more than 200 law enforcement agencies across the state will be conducting a number of roadway checkpoints and saturation patrols from now until the end of…
Aug 27
Drunk Driving Accidents in Alabama and Elsewhere an Ongoing Risk

Drunk Driving Accidents in Alabama and Elsewhere an Ongoing Risk

Every year, thousands of people die because of car accidents the United States. A large number of these fatalities are the result of drunk driving accidents in Alabama and elsewhere. All of these accidents are preventable if residents…
Aug 24
Children Face Serious Risks for Pedestrian and Bicycling Accidents in Alabama throughout the School Year

Children Face Serious Risks for Pedestrian and Bicycling Accidents in Alabama throughout the School Year

According to the Journal of Trauma Injury, Infection, and Critical Care, child pedestrian injuries in Alabama and elsewhere throughout the country are affecting far too many of our young residents.

Rank this Week: 5014

Alabama Product Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers product liability topics such as car recalls, defective consumer products, defective drugs, and FDA recalls. By the Birmingham, Alabama product injury lawyers of Niedenthal Law Firm.

http://www.alabamaproductinjurylawyer.com/

Mar 24
American Academy of Pediatrics and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Issue New Child Car Seat Guideline

American Academy of Pediatrics and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Issue New Child Car Seat Guideline

This week, the American Academy of Pediatrics, with the blessing of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the governmental entity overseeing car safety, amended child safety seat usage and recommended that you keep…
Mar 24
American Academy of Pediatrics and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Issue New Child Car Seat Guideline

American Academy of Pediatrics and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Issue New Child Car Seat Guideline

This week, the American Academy of Pediatrics, with the blessing of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the governmental entity overseeing car safety, amended child safety seat usage and recommended that you keep…
Jan 17
Another Johnson & Johnson Recall----When Will It End???

Another Johnson & Johnson Recall----When Will It End???

Late last Friday, Johnson & Johnson's McNeil Consumer Healthcare unit issued a voluntary recall of certain lots of Tylenol (8 Hour, Arthritis Pain & Upper Respiratory Products), Benadryl, Sudafed PE and Sinutab distributed in the United…

Rank this Week: 4891

Alabama Insurance Defense Report

Covers insurance law for claim professionals and practitioners. By Thomas Little.

http://alabamainsurancedefensereport.wordpress.com

Jul 29
“Sealed Container” Defense does not Apply to UCC Breach of Warranty Claim

“Sealed Container” Defense does not Apply to UCC Breach of Warranty Claim

Alabama appellate courts have long held that the “sealed container” defense applies to retailers and distributors sued on products liability claims under the Alabama Extended Manufacturer’s Liability Doctrine (AEMLD). Pursuant to…
Jul 26
Alabama Federal District Court Holds Insurer Has No Bad Faith Liability to Third Party Beneficiary

Alabama Federal District Court Holds Insurer Has No Bad Faith Liability to Third Party Beneficiary

Recently, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama held, in a case of first impression in the state, that an insurer’s liability for bad faith did not extend to a third party beneficiary to an insurance contract. In…
Jul 17
Smith, Spires & Peddy Summer Newsletter

Smith, Spires & Peddy Summer Newsletter

Our firm’s Summer Newsletter is out. There’s some informative stuff in there, including a great article on the new Medicare reporting requirements, one on insurer liability for hospital liens, and one on venue in Alabama, plus a…

Rank this Week: 4461

Justice Begins Here

Covers consumer legal issues in Alabama. By Lewis & McAtee.

http://justicebeginshere.wordpress.com

May 4
Seat Belt Recall

Seat Belt Recall

Toyota Motor Corp.
May 1
Take Another One Away

Take Another One Away

Well, another judge has taken away a jury verdict. Where’s the outrage? The whole point of juries is for twelve individuals to come together to make a unified decision. Instead, Circuit Judge William Gordon has decided that the twelve…
Apr 4
Juries Out of Control Again

Juries Out of Control Again

Only the big verdicts make the front page. In today’s Birmingham News (April 4, 2008), there is a side article in Section C (Money) which discusses some Birmingham lawyers who handled a Ford case in Rockingham, North Carolina. The story…

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