The Senate voted overwhelmingly today to override President Obama’s veto of JASTA. Senators voted 97-1 to override the veto. The lone “no” vote was cast by Harry Reid. The House vote on the president’s veto is expected later today. If the House overrides, the bill…
Someone has just been in a horrific car accident. They were knocked unconscious with serious injuries. They have a driver’s license but no other information. How will their family learn of the incident? The police or emergency medical personnel will have to track down family…
The number of hepatitis A cases linked to contaminated frozen strawberries served by Tropical Smoothie Cafe’ seems to grow daily. The number is now up to 100, with at least 80 Virginia residents reported to have contracted hepatitis A after drinking smoothies from Tropical Smoothie…
The Virginia Department of Health confirmed Wednesday that 55 Virginia residents have tested positive for hepatitis A associated with the contaminated Tropical Smoothie Café strawberries from Egypt, including six from the Central Region, which includes Richmond. An official with the Centers for Dise
Another year and another Super Lawyers award. Whew! We made it. This is the 9th year in a row, although this year is the Mid-South Super Lawyers, not just Alabama. See below. Selected to Super Lawyers 2016 Mid-South Super Lawyers 2015 Alabama Super Lawyers 2014…
According to a Fox 6 news report, Tuscaloosa County recently passed an ordinance allowing Uber drivers in the County, but Uber must hold One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) of general liability insurance. If an Uber driver kills someone, you may be able to recover $1,000,000.00 (see…
We are constantly bombarding our clients and the public about the importance of uninsured motorist coverage. Well, if you are using UBER, it is even more important. Why, you ask? Because, ostensibly, uber drivers are independent contractors, and therefore, Uber is going to say that…
I recently posted that obtaining a jury is getting more and more difficult in civil cases. Well, Monday, the process began where it might become more difficult to even get a Judge. On Monday, August 15, 2016, an order was entered in a workers compensation…
NO JURY (SOUP) FOR YOU!!!!! The 7th Amendment of the United States Constitution provides: In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall…
What’s Ford‘s response to their recall regarding Takata airbags? It’s no big deal. Don’t worry about it, especially if you aren’t in a humid environment. What? Are the kidding? Has Ford been to Alabama in August? Has anyone been outside today? Here is the Ford…
Do you live near the gulf coast? Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama or Florida? You may be more susceptible to the Takata airbag explosion. Why? Because the Takata airbag explosions have been linked to humid weather. This is in addition to design and manufacturing problems along…
Before any of you vaping fanatics get all fired up (pun intended) about this post, watch this You Tube video – E-Cigarette Explodes in Man’s Pocket. The poor guy is simply trying to pay for something at the Shell station when the battery in the…
