Christian & Small is pleased to announce that James L. Pattillo has joined the firm as a partner focusing his practice on matters involving insurance coverage and bad faith liability, business and commercial litigation, professional and product liability, class action, toxic torts, and transportation. “I am very excited about joining forces with Christian & Small … Read More
U.S. Supreme Court: Class Action Waivers Survive the National Labor Relations Board by David B. Walston, Partner In a long-awaited decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled yesterday that class action waivers do not violate the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”). This decision reinstates years of legal interpretations and establishes that employers can have mandatory written … Read More
Businesses in Alabama: What Does the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) Mean for You? by Michael A. Vercher, Partner The General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) is a regulation that protects the personal data and privacy of European Union (“EU”) citizens. It goes into effect on May 25, 2018. If you are thinking that the GDPR has … Read More
Christian & Small is pleased to wrap up this year’s National Teacher Appreciation Week with a guest post from Whitney Williams, Development Director at the Birmingham Education Foundation. “Ed,” as it’s affectionately known locally, is a non-profit dedicated to increasing the number of students in the Birmingham City Schools that are on the path to … Read More
Christian & Small is proud to announce that our late partner, Bibb Allen, was recently inducted into the Alabama Lawyers’ Hall of Fame. Partner Richard E. Smith, who worked very closely with Allen, offers the following introduction to the remarks that Ed Sledge delivered during the induction ceremony. Ozzie Newsome once said about Coach Paul “Bear” … Read More
Christian & Small is proud to announce that the firm along with four partners have been recognized in 2018 by Chambers USA. Partner Thomas W. Christian was recognized for General Commercial Litigation (Senior Statesman), Partner Daniel D. Sparks for Bankruptcy/ Restructuring (Band 3), and Managing Partner Deborah Alley Smith was recognized for Appellate Litigation (Band … Read More
