On May 14, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a unanimous decision that could significantly expand freight brokers’ liability exposure in trucking accident litigation, opening the door to state-law tort claims long considered preempted by federal law. The decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport marks a potentially major shift in the legal … Read More
On April 22, 2026, Justice Sotomayor delivered the opinion of the Court in Enbridge Energy, LP, et al., Petitioners v. Dana Nessel, Attorney General of Michigan, on Behalf of the People of the State of Michigan, and concluded 28 U.S.C § 1446(b)(1)’s 30-day removal deadline cannot be equitably tolled. The Court illustrated based on … Read More
In Alabama, there are special requirements for lawsuits involving a minor plaintiff. If the parties reach a settlement agreement, they must have the settlement approved by the court. The court, by reviewing the evidence in the case, must determine that the settlement is in the best interest of the child. All the requirements listed below … Read More
Low-impact auto accident cases are increasingly common in personal injury litigation. You will know one when you see one: the property damage to the vehicles is often minimal, yet plaintiffs allege significant or long-lasting injuries. For insurers and defense counsel, these cases present a frustrating challenge: juries must be persuaded to look beyond the claimed … Read More
In a split second, an accident involving a commercial transportation vehicle can cause a range of issues for those involved and even for people a thousand miles away from the scene. Beyond the immediate health concerns of everyone at the scene, and the civil liability issues we routinely litigate, the commercial driver may also face … Read More
Christian & Small is pleased to announce that Jeremy P. Taylor has joined the firm’s Mobile office as a partner representing clients in complex litigation and insurance, product liability, and transportation defense. Jeremy brings more than 26 years of proven litigation experience to clients in the Gulf Coast area of Alabama. Managing Partner Greer B. … Read More
