Emergency Family Medical Leave Expansion Act: Economic Protection for Employees during Covid-19 Crisis Prepared by David B. Walston March 17, 2020 On March 14, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The bill goes to the Senate today and it is expected to pass with few, if any, changes. … Read More
At Christian & Small, we share your concerns regarding the Coronavirus and how we can minimize the spread and continue to meet the needs of our clients. We are prepared for a variety of possibilities including a temporary closure of our physical office spaces if warranted. Our attorneys and staff are prepared to work remotely … Read More
Working with Difficult Personalities Podcast with Jim Pattillo and Todd Weston Partners Jim Pattillo and Todd Weston participated in the podcast The Defense Never Rests hosted by Patricia Baxter with Morgan & Akins, PLLC. In this podcast, Jim and Todd share their experiences dealing with difficult personality types during litigation and how they turn this … Read More
Although fear and speculation are hitting a fever pitch, as of the publication of this writing, the coronavirus has yet to directly affect the southeastern United States in a significant way. However, my email in-box has been flooded in recent weeks with updates from the Centers for Disease Control, state health departments, various healthcare industry … Read More
Courts Allow Defendants to Introduce Medical Bills Absent a Claim for Medical Expenses from Plaintiffs by James L. Pattillo, Partner February 13, 2020 The South Carolina Supreme Court issued a pivotal opinion in 2019 in Nestler v. Fields, 824 S.E.2d 461 (Ct. App. 2019) regarding the introduction of medical expenses by a defendant in trial. … Read More
Christian & Small is pleased to announce that Partner M. Jansen Voss has been chosen as a member of this year’s “Top 40 Under 40” class by the Birmingham Business Journal (BBJ). The BBJ identifies dynamic businessmen and women who lead by example, have an impact on the growth of business, give back to the … Read More
