Judgments recovered in U.S. federal and state courts outside of Alabama but then brought into this state are referred to as “foreign” judgments. Federal “foreign” judgments are domesticated through the registration process set out in 28 U.S.C. § 1963 and sister-state “foreign” judgments are domesticated via Alabama state common law or Alabama’s Uniform Enforcement of … Read More
Introduction Imagine this scenario: You are at the stage of your life where you have purchased property and are in the process of building your dream home. One day your neighbor contacts you alleging that your construction and landscaping is causing increased water runoff and damage to his home and property. Or imagine the flip … Read More
Shauncey Hunter Ridgeway wrote the following article for the Defense Research Institute’s publication For the Defense. To Be Privileged or Not to Be Privileged? That Is the Question. We are all familiar with the protection of attorney-client privilege afforded by Federal Rule of Evidence (FRE) 502 and its varying kin throughout the states. But do … Read More
Partner Greer B. Mallette was elected managing partner succeeding Deborah Alley Smith, who held the role for 11 years. The Birmingham Business Journal recently interviewed Greer about his plans for his new role. Christian & Small’s New Managing Partner On His Goals for the Firm. What are your goals for the firm in your new … Read More
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, Pub. L. No. 116-136, 134 Stat. 281 (the “CARES Act”), has impacted small business bankruptcy filings in two significant ways: First, the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP“) appears to have reduced the number of small business bankruptcy filings through the creation of forgivable government-backed loans designed to … Read More
Our guest blog today is from Damon Bailey, Teach for America Alabama Executive Director. On March 11, TFA Alabama celebrated 10 years in Alabama. To meet key leaders and hear from students and corps members, visit: TFA Alabama Celebrates 10 Years “Good, Better, Best. Never let it rest, ‘til your good is better and your … Read More
