In multi-party litigation, the Plaintiff(s) can reach a settlement with some, but not all, of the Defendants. Under Alabama law, the remaining Defendant (or Defendants) are then entitled to a credit for the amount paid in compensatory damages.[1]The remaining Defendant has two options as to how to receive that credit: (1) they may prove the … Read More
The Federal Trade Commission recently proposed a ban on noncompete clauses in employment contracts. The proposed rule can be found here: https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/federal-register-notices/non-compete-clause-rulemaking. Proponents of the rule claim that banning or restricting the scope of non-competes could help ease the tight labor market by allowing employees to seek employment with a competing company. However, non-competes have … Read More
Christian & Small is pleased to announce that partner Neal D. Moore recently joined the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC), one of the more prestigious legal organizations in the world. “Neal is an experienced and skillful defense lawyer,” said Greer D. Mallette, Managing Partner. “Neal joins Richard E. Smith and Sharon D. Stuart as … Read More
Beginning January 1, 2023, with some restrictions, a person may carry a pistol (openly or concealed) in a public place without a permit. Ala. Code § 13A-11-7(c); Alabama Legislative Acts 2022, No. 22-133, § 9 [effective beginning January 1, 2023]. However, a person may not carry (openly or concealed) a pistol on private property if … Read More
It has been a long time coming, and the devastation of Hurricane Ian was likely the proverbial straw that broke the insurance industry’s back. Reports have circulated for years about the “insurance crisis” facing Florida. Insurance rates continued to climb while carriers pulled out of the market. In December, the Florida Senate finally acted. Florida … Read More
Christian & Small is pleased to announce that the firm has elevated Shauncey H. Ridgeway and Priscilla K. Williams to partners, effective January 1. “We are proud of these attorneys who have a proven record of excellence in their work and serving our clients,” said Managing Partner Greer B. Mallette. “We are fortunate to have … Read More
