Alabama Supreme Court Opens the Gate for Defense Counsel to Have Ex Parte Communications with Plaintiffs’ Treating Physicians Prepared by Shauncey Ridgeway July 7, 2020 On June 30, 2020, the Alabama Supreme Court concluded that notice and an opportunity to attend for counsel opposite are not required for ex parte interviews of treating physicians in … Read More
State and Local Government Mandatory Mask Ordinances and Orders: Are they “Legal” Prepared by M. Jansen Voss June 30, 2020 There is an ongoing social, political, and healthcare debate surrounding mandatory mask ordinances and orders that have swept the country in recent months. Many see wearing masks as a societal duty, or simply a scientifically … Read More
Nonstop Advocates Episode Episode 6: Race, Education, and the Role of Business and Community Leaders June 25, 2020 Managing Partner Debbie Smith and Executive Director of Teach for America Alabama Damon Bailey discuss race, education, and the role of business and community leaders. About Christian & Small Christian & Small LLP represents a diverse clientele … Read More
Partner F. Todd Weston and Associate Shauncey Hunter Ridgeway share an honest conversation on diversity and inclusion in the legal industry and the civil unrest of the last several weeks. June 15, 2020 About Christian & Small Christian & Small LLP represents a diverse clientele throughout Alabama, the Southeast, and the nation with clients ranging from individuals and closely-held … Read More
The Washington County Education Association along with its President and two other employees of the Washington County BOE filed a suit attempting to block the opening of Woodland Preparatory School. Christian & Small partners Michael A. Vercher, M. Jansen Voss, and David L. Faulkner filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit on behalf of Washington … Read More
Christian & Small Clients Granted Unanimous Decision by Alabama Court of Civil Appeals June 10. 2020 The Washington County Education Association along with its President and two other employees of the Washington County BOE filed a suit attempting to block the opening of Woodland Preparatory School. Christian & Small partners Michael A. Vercher, M. Jansen … Read More
Nonstop Advocates Episode 4: Alabama’s Immunity Bill June 4, 2020 With more businesses opening, Partner Michael Vercher and Partner and State Representative David Faulkner discuss Alabama’s Immunity Bill in episode 4 of Nonstop Advocates. About Christian & Small Christian & Small LLP represents a diverse clientele throughout Alabama, the Southeast, and the nation with clients ranging from individuals … Read More
Protecting Childcare Facilities From COVID-19 Exposure and Infection Claims Prepared by M. Jansen Voss June 2, 2020 There are as many opinions as there are lawyers on how the legal system is going to handle claims for COVID-19 exposure and infection. Much of the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 exposure and infection liability revolves around how a … Read More
Nonstop Advocates Episode 3: Creative Approaches to Covid-19 Claims by Policyholders May 27, 2020 Partners Jim Pattillo and Christina May Bolin examine creative approaches and strategies to business interruption claims by policyholders. About Christian & Small Christian & Small LLP represents a diverse clientele throughout Alabama, the Southeast, and the nation with clients ranging from … Read More
