A federal district court judge has temporarily blocked the Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) new regulations governing the “white collar” overtime exemptions. The new regulations governing overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) were published in May 2016, with an effective date of Dec. 1, 2016. Throughout the regulatory process, employers have spent countless … Read More
Christian & Small is pleased to announce it has earned a Metropolitan First Tier Ranking for the fifth consecutive year in the 2017 edition of U.S News and World Report and Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings in 11 practice areas. The firm received a First Tier ranking for the following practice areas: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor … Read More
On this Veterans Day, we remember and thank those who have served and continue to do so – to protect and defend the freedom and rights we enjoy as U.S. citizens. We would also like to recognize our own veterans: Partner Thomas W. Christian, Partner Clarence M. Small Jr., Partner Duncan Y. Manley, and Partner Bill … Read More
The attorneys and staff of Christian & Small LLP are mourning the loss of our longtime partner and friend, Partner Richard F. Ogle, who passed away on Thursday, Oct. 27, after a courageous fight with pulmonary fibrosis. Our thoughts and prayers, as well as our sincerest condolences, are with his family and friends. To quote from his … Read More
Christian & Small Partner Greer B. Mallette will be one of the presenters during the Friday, Oct. 28, 2016 Alabama Business Law Conference at the Birmingham Marriott. His presentation, “Ethical Issues When Representing Multiple Parties,” (eligible for one hour of Ethics CLE credit) will occur from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. and will discuss the representation … Read More
By Deborah Alley Smith, Christian & Small Managing Partner and President of the Birmingham Bar Foundation The only exposure most teenagers have to Alabama’s judicial system is negative. They see terrible things in the news about law enforcement, lawyers and our courts, but they need to understand that our judicial system protects the rights and … Read More
