The FTC’s Ban on Non-Competes Is More Vulnerable to Attack Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s Reversal of the Chevron Defense Doctrine

The FTC’s Ban on Non-Competes Is More Vulnerable to Attack Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s Reversal of the Chevron Defense Doctrine

For more than forty years, the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Chevron U.S.A. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, 467 U.S. 837 (1984) has formed the basis for upholding thousands of rules and regulations promulgated by federal agencies. Chevron required courts to defer to a federal agency’s reasonable interpretation of an ambiguous statute—the Chevron deference doctrine. … Read More

Blog July 9, 2024
Alabama Legislature Caps Property Tax Increase Over Prior Years’ Valuation

Alabama Legislature Caps Property Tax Increase Over Prior Years’ Valuation

The Alabama legislature in its most recent session passed House Bill 73 capping any increase in property taxes at Seven Percent (7%) from the prior year’s valuation (the “Cap”).  This Cap applies to both residential (Class III defined properties) and commercial properties (Class II defined properties).  Governor Ivey signed the bill into law on May … Read More

Blog July 8, 2024
Partner F. Todd Weston Secures $4.5 Million Jury Verdict for Insurance Client

Partner F. Todd Weston Secures $4.5 Million Jury Verdict for Insurance Client

Partner F. Todd Weston, working alongside his former Chicago colleagues from Foran Glennon, successfully concluded a two-week trial in Etowah County, Alabama with the jury returning a $4.5 million verdict for the subrogated property insurer and insured clients. The claims resulted from a catastrophic fire spreading throughout the defendant’s 60,000-square-foot warehouse. The fire that destroyed … Read More

Blog June 27, 2024
Defending Traumatic Brain Injury Claims Part III of III: Discovery Plan

Defending Traumatic Brain Injury Claims Part III of III: Discovery Plan

Discovery Plan Developing a discovery plan is an important part of the overall strategic plan for any case, including TFA cases. With the help of experts, a defense strategy should focus on the plaintiff’s pre-incident and post-incident condition. Pre-incident Condition Obtain the plaintiff’s pre-incident medical/mental health records. Review the plaintiff’s pre-incident education and employment records, … Read More

Blog June 26, 2024
Christian & Small Welcomes Riley L. Brown

Christian & Small Welcomes Riley L. Brown

Christian & Small is pleased to welcome Riley L. Brown as the newest associate in the Birmingham office. Riley’s practice primarily focuses on insurance defense, commercial trucking and transportation litigation, and premises liability. Riley began her career as an associate for an insurance defense firm in Austin, Texas, where she gained experience litigating both first- … Read More

Blog June 12, 2024