This is the time of year when many of us are begrudgingly heading back to the office, longing for the days during the holiday season where we could stay at home and lay around in sweatpants. With the conclusion of the holiday break, hopefully you are returning back to work this new year with a rejuvenated … Read More
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) joined the several other divisions of the Department of Labor in publishing regulations that prohibit or severely restrict employment policies that have been in place – and legal – for years. In May 2016, OSHA published a new rule addressing retaliatory conduct and electronic reporting of occupational injuries and illnesses. … Read More
Christian & Small attorney Jonathan M. Hooks recently secured an order granting his two clients, a major appliance distributor and a major national retail chain, a complete summary judgment on multiple claims arising out of a residential fire. The fire had resulted in the death of one of the residence’s occupants, and plaintiff had brought … Read More
When developing a credit application for customers, it is important to keep in mind that at the point of application, your company holds the leverage in the situation because you can deny their application for goods and/or services. The purpose of obtaining a credit application from a customer is to establish a contractual relationship between … Read More
Christian & Small is pleased to announce 12 partners have been selected for inclusion on the list of 2016 Mid-South Super Lawyers, and three more partners were named to the 2016 Mid-South Rising Stars list. Additionally, Managing Partner Deborah Alley Smith was named to the Top 50 2016 Women Mid-South Super Lawyers list, and Smith and … Read More
A federal district court judge has temporarily blocked the Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) new regulations governing the “white collar” overtime exemptions. The new regulations governing overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) were published in May 2016, with an effective date of Dec. 1, 2016. Throughout the regulatory process, employers have spent countless … Read More
Christian & Small is pleased to announce it has earned a Metropolitan First Tier Ranking for the fifth consecutive year in the 2017 edition of U.S News and World Report and Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings in 11 practice areas. The firm received a First Tier ranking for the following practice areas: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor … Read More
On this Veterans Day, we remember and thank those who have served and continue to do so – to protect and defend the freedom and rights we enjoy as U.S. citizens. We would also like to recognize our own veterans: Partner Thomas W. Christian, Partner Clarence M. Small Jr., Partner Duncan Y. Manley, and Partner Bill … Read More
The attorneys and staff of Christian & Small LLP are mourning the loss of our longtime partner and friend, Partner Richard F. Ogle, who passed away on Thursday, Oct. 27, after a courageous fight with pulmonary fibrosis. Our thoughts and prayers, as well as our sincerest condolences, are with his family and friends. To quote from his … Read More
