Immigration Enforcement in the New World Order: Where Are We Headed Next?

By Labor & Employment Partner David B. Walston The recent presidential campaign, Executive Orders, headlines and marches have put immigration in the spotlight. The topic of immigration has not seen such a focus in Alabama since the passage of the Alabama Immigration Act in 2011, billed then as the most aggressive immigration law in the … Read More

Blog February 28, 2017

Alabama Supreme Court Affirms Summary Judgment Ruling in Hospital Liability, Independent Contractor Emergency Room Physician Case

On Feb. 10, 2017, the Alabama Supreme Court issued an important decision relating to liability of hospitals for the acts of their independent contractor emergency room physicians. (Melissa Bain, in her capacity as personal representative of the Estate of Christopher Heath Bain v. Colbert County Northwest Alabama Health Care Authority d/b/a Helen Keller Hospital, Ms. … Read More

Blog February 13, 2017

Conclusion: Succession Planning – Time is of the Essence (3. Challenges, Cont’d)

Although succession planning involves common sense, it poses many challenges that must be recognized and managed along the way. Read Part I (intro) here, Part II (what makes a comprehensive plan) here, Part III (challenges, part 1) here, and Part IV (challenges, part 2) here. The Challenges of Succession Planning (Conclusion of a Three-part Discussion)  … Read More

Blog February 9, 2017

Part IV: Succession Planning – Time is of the Essence (2. Challenges, cont’d)

Although succession planning involves common sense, it poses many challenges that must be recognized and managed along the way. Read Part I (intro) here, Part II (what makes a comprehensive plan) here, and Part III (challenges, part 1) here. The Challenges of Succession Planning (Part II of a Multi-part Discussion)  Significant challenges must be overcome … Read More

Blog February 2, 2017

Part III: Succession Planning – Time is of the Essence (1. Challenges)

Although succession planning involves common sense, it poses many challenges that must be recognized and managed along the way. Read Part I (intro) here and Part II (what makes a comprehensive plan) here. The Challenges of Succession Planning (Part I of a Multi-part Discussion)  Significant challenges must be overcome to prepare, implement, and follow through with … Read More

Blog January 31, 2017

Part II: Succession Planning – Time is of the Essence (A Comprehensive Plan)

Although succession planning involves common sense, it poses many challenges that must be recognized and managed along the way. Read Part I (intro) of our blog series here. A Comprehensive Succession Plan: What Is It? Succession planning, or transition planning, encompasses several different components: business transition planning, leadership transition planning, and disaster planning. Each component … Read More

Blog January 26, 2017