11th Circuit Holds That Receiver is Bound by Arbitration Agreement

In the recent case of Wiand v. Schneiderman et al., No. 14-11203 (11th Cir. 2015), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit held that clawback claims brought by court-appointed receivers are not categorically exempt from having to arbitrate those claims subject to arbitration under the Federal Arbitration Act. The Securities and Exchange Commission … Read More

Blog February 26, 2015

Morcellators: The ‘Next Big Thing’ for Medical Device Litigation?

“How big will my scar be?” As modern surgical techniques have improved over the last few decades, this is a question finally being answered to the delight of many patients. Whereas certain surgeries historically involved extensive scarring and long recovery times, the advent of newer technologies has rendered some of those surgical procedures minimally invasive. … Read More

Blog February 24, 2015

March for Babies Team 'Macklem Miracles' Raising Money for March of Dimes

Christian & Small Partner Jonathan W. Macklem and his wife Elizabeth are spearheading “Macklem Miracles,” a March of Dimes fundraising team in honor of their twin sons, Raiford Montgomery (“Ford”) and William Whitfield (“Whit”) Macklem, for the Birmingham “March for Babies” event. Click here if you are interested in donating or joining their walking team. The … Read More

Blog February 23, 2015

Making a Difference with the Birmingham Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program

Guest post by Nancy Yarbrough, Esq., Executive Director, Birmingham Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program.  After a career as a newspaper reporter and in financial services management, Nancy Yarbrough attended law school later in life. She wanted to make a difference and has been able to do that as the executive director of the Birmingham Bar Volunteer … Read More

Blog February 19, 2015