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
Christian & Small welcomes 2026 Summer Associates: Lawson Brown, Catherine Eckerle, Carter Inman, Anna Kately Kuhn, Callie Stewart, Margaret Tarica, Paul Vercher, and Andrew Williams. The summer associate program provides law students with practical, hands-on experience in litigation and business development, as well as the opportunity to be mentored by lawyers across the firm. Jim … Read More
Christian & Small is pleased to announce that Conner G. Sorrells has joined the firm as the newest associate in its Birmingham, Alabama, office. Conner’s practice focuses on commercial and business litigation and he represents businesses, insurers, and professionals in a wide range of disputes, including contract claims, business torts, and other complex civil … Read More
Alabama practitioners know that the two-year clock is often the whole ballgame in premises/security cases and other tort suits. In Ex parte Stonebridge, LLC, and Hubbard Properties, Inc. (SC-2025-0364), the Alabama Supreme Court held that a case is not “commenced” unless the plaintiff files with bona fide intent to have the complaint immediately served. The distinction … Read More
Thank You for Celebrating 25 Years of Christian & Small We appreciate you following along throughout the year as Christian & Small proudly marked its 25th anniversary. This celebration allows us to honor the many remarkable individuals, cherished stories, and experiences that have defined our firm’s journey and shaped our foundation. A Legacy of Courage, … Read More
