Christian & Small Partner Rachel J. Moore recently spoke to the Alabama Association of Paralegals, Inc. (AAPi) during its September meeting to discuss tips for effective billing practices. Her presentation included examples of what not to do, and also recommended that billing descriptions be conveyed in such a way that illustrates that the work completed … Read More
What Retailers, Grocers, and Convenience Stores Need to Know About Alabama’s New Vaping Act by Michael A. Vercher, Partner The e-cigarette and vaping industry has come under recent attack by a nationwide wave of litigation and legislation. Just prior to a flurry of litigation filed against the manufacturers and retailers of vaping products this summer, … Read More
On Thursday, Sept. 12, several of Christian & Small’s female attorneys spent the afternoon at Girls Inc. of Central Alabama with a middle-school-aged group of girls, discussing the importance of body language and how it can be used to express confidence. While the initial plan was to show Amy Cuddy’s “Your body language may shape … Read More
Christian & Small is pleased to announce that Partners LaBella S. Alvis (right) and Sharon D. Stuart (left) have been recognized on Benchmark Litigation’s 2019 “Top 250 Women in Litigation” honoree list. Both Alvis and Stuart have been ranked on this list multiple times since its inception in 2012. From Benchmark Litigation: The extensive research … Read More
Christian & Small is pleased to announce that B-Metro magazine has once again recognized Managing Partner Deborah Alley Smith, Partner LaBella S. Alvis and Partner Sharon D. Stuart in its “Top Women Attorneys” issue. This is the fifth consecutive year that these three lawyers have received this recognition. B-Metro‘s “Top Women Attorneys” were selected after factoring in peer endorsements as well … Read More
Alabama Legislature Passes Increase to Jurisdictional Limit in State’s District Courts by Jordan C. Loper, Associate Bill SB 297, sponsored by Sam Givhan, was passed and signed by the Alabama Legislature late this summer. This bill increases the jurisdictional limit for the state of Alabama’s district courts from $10,000 to $20,000. This bill affects attorneys, … Read More
