FTC Proposes Rule Banning Non-Compete Clauses and Alabama’s Non-Compete Law

FTC Proposes Rule Banning Non-Compete Clauses and Alabama’s Non-Compete Law

The Federal Trade Commission recently proposed a ban on noncompete clauses in employment contracts. The proposed rule can be found here: https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/federal-register-notices/non-compete-clause-rulemaking. Proponents of the rule claim that banning or restricting the scope of non-competes could help ease the tight labor market by allowing employees to seek employment with a competing company. However, non-competes have … Read More

Blog January 18, 2023
Partner Neal D. Moore joins International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC)

Partner Neal D. Moore joins International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC)

Christian & Small is pleased to announce that partner Neal D. Moore recently joined the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC), one of the more prestigious legal organizations in the world. “Neal is an experienced and skillful defense lawyer,” said Greer D. Mallette, Managing Partner. “Neal joins Richard E. Smith and Sharon D. Stuart as … Read More

Blog January 17, 2023

Florida Legislature Overhauls Property Insurance Law and Litigation

It has been a long time coming, and the devastation of Hurricane Ian was likely the proverbial straw that broke the insurance industry’s back.  Reports have circulated for years about the “insurance crisis” facing Florida.  Insurance rates continued to climb while carriers pulled out of the market.  In December, the Florida Senate finally acted.  Florida … Read More

Blog January 4, 2023
Partner Sharon D. Stuart Elected President-Elect of the Birmingham Bar Association

Partner Sharon D. Stuart Elected President-Elect of the Birmingham Bar Association

Christian & Small is thrilled to announce that Partner Sharon D. Stuart has been elected President-Elect of the Birmingham Bar Association. Sharon will assume the role of President in 2024. Sharon has held numerous leadership roles with the Birmingham Bar Association including the Executive Committee, Judicial Liaison Committee, Long Range Planning Committee, Civil Courts Procedures … Read More

Blog December 13, 2022
This Year’s Terri Lowrey Spirit Award

This Year’s Terri Lowrey Spirit Award

Each year, prior to enjoying the firm’s Thanksgiving lunch, the attorneys and staff at Christian & Small take a few moments to recognize and honor that year’s recipient of the firm’s Terri Lowrey Spirit Award. In 2011, Christian & Small lost a beloved family member and long-term employee – Terri Lynn Lowrey – after a … Read More

Blog December 5, 2022