\ Christian & Small is pleased to announce that the firm and six partners are recognized in the 2023 edition of Chambers USA. Partners Bill D. Bensinger, Bradley H. Hightower, and Daniel D. Sparks are ranked for Bankruptcy/Restructuring (Band 1, 4, and 2 respectively). Partner Richard E. Smith is ranked in Healthcare (Band 4). Richard E. … Read More
The Alabama Supreme Court has amended Ala. R. Civ. P. 55(b)(2), to provide that a hearing is required on an application or motion for default judgment if the party against whom judgment by default is sought has appeared in the action. The amendment requires written notice of both the application or motion and the hearing … Read More
Christian & Small is pleased to announce that Partners Priscilla K. Williams and Neal D. Moore won a complete defense verdict in a 7-figure personal injury case. In closing argument, the plaintiff asked a federal court jury to award a verdict between $1.2 million and $1.9 million for a seven-level cervical fusion following a rear-end collision … Read More
Christian & Small partner M. Jansen Voss recently represented a national pet supplies retailer before the Alabama Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (ABVME). The retailer is launching a pilot project in Alabama to provide veterinary services at some of its Birmingham-area retail locations. The retailer must have a permit from the ABVME to offer those … Read More
Christian & Small is pleased to share that Christina May Bolin has become a fellow of the American College of Coverage Counsel (ACCC), the preeminent association that represents the interests of insurers and policyholders in disputes arising out of insurance policies. The ACCC, established in 2012, is an invitation-only organization of senior lawyers who have … Read More
Over the past few days, I have experimented with an artificial intelligence product from a well-known legal research provider. I ran the product through a number of common litigation tasks. Full disclosure: I’ve been casually reading about AI in the legal field since 2019, but I’m not an expert. In fact, I am an AI … Read More
