The ‘Me Too’ Movement and its Influence on Your Business Taxes by David B. Walston, Partner A claim of “hostile environment” sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that is actionable under Title VII, and claims for a sexually hostile work environment have been around since the late 1970s (and recognized by the U.S. … Read More
Christian & Small is pleased to announce five lawyers have been recognized in B-Metro magazine’s 2018 “Top Lawyers” issue. Among those lawyers recognized are: LaBella S. Alvis Jonathan W. Macklem Deborah Alley Smith Sharon D. Stuart Michael A. Vercher According to B-Metro: “A good lawyer is a guide through the tricky parts of life, from real … Read More
Alabama Supreme Court: Protective Orders Appropriate for Bills of Lading, but not Commercial Transportation Safety and Operations Manuals by Edgar M. Elliott IV, Partner The production of documents by a trucking company often raises concerns about the use of those documents by plaintiffs outside the scope of the lawsuit at hand. On March 2, 2018, … Read More
Christian & Small is pleased to announce that Partner Sharon D. Stuart has been selected as a Fellow of the Birmingham Bar Foundation. She was inducted at the Fellows Dinner held at The Club on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, and she joins Christian & Small Partners LaBella S. Alvis, Thomas W. Christian, Clarence M. Small Jr., the late … Read More
11th Circuit Rejects Preemption Defense in Medical Device Case By Sharon D. Stuart, Partner On Feb. 8, 2018, in an opinion to be published, the Eleventh Circuit reversed the trial court’s dismissal of a Plaintiff’s product liability suit relating to an allegedly defective defibrillator vest manufactured by Zoll. “In light of developing and binding precedent … Read More
Christian & Small is pleased to announce that John “Jack” J. Kubiszyn Jr. has joined the firm as a partner focusing his practice on general real estate matters for national clients, while also representing developers, borrowers and lenders in commercial real estate loan transactions – including landlord and tenants in leasing matters. He actively represents … Read More
