Firm conducts continuing professional education for CPAs
Published June 30, 2016On July 28, 2016, Lanier Ford attorneys conducted continuing professional education (CPE) for certified public accountants (CPAs).
ADA lawsuit abuse may soon end
Published July 15, 2016On July 7, 2016, the Judiciary Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives sent a bill to the floor of the House to address ADA lawsuit abuse. If passed by both the House and Senate and signed by the President, the bill will become known as the ADA Education and Reform Act.
Two Lanier Ford lawyers elected to board of ADLA
Published July 07, 2016Bob Bailey and Travis Jackson take positions with the Alabama Defense Lawyers Association, which promotes professionalism among civil defense lawyers.
Update 5 on the 2016 Alabama Legislature’s current session
Published June 10, 2016Common-law marriage ends on January 1, 2017. Changes made to Alabama Competitive Bid Law. Alabama children can enter first grade at a younger age.
David Canupp quoted in article about new overtime rules
Published June 02, 2016The new federal overtime rules take effect on December 1, 2016.
Update 4 on the 2016 Alabama Legislature’s current session
Published May 31, 2016This is the fourth is a series of updates about the legislatures most recent session.
Update 3 on the 2016 Alabama Legislature’s current session
Published April 29, 2016The legislature has passed laws about the Alabama Trails Commission, roads, disposition of state government property, traffic violations, nighttime hunting, children in the justice system, school bus safety, tax credits for creating jobs, polygraph examiners, and captive insurance companies.
Update 2 on the 2016 Alabama Legislature's current session
Published April 21, 2016The legislature has passed new laws about hearing aids, seeds, tax assessments, ethics, foster care, distilleries, wineries, service dogs, credit unions, education, unborn infants, vulnerable individuals, and state parks.
Update 1 on the 2016 Alabama Legislature’s current session
Published April 13, 2016So far this year, the current legislative session has renewed quite a number of governmental agencies. But other substantive acts have also been passed.
Results of Gurley quarry suit recognized by Defense Research Institute
Published April 01, 2016Plaintiff did not appeal decision by federal court.
Legislature stops Birmingham minimum-wage law
Published March 11, 2016New law prevents any city or county government from raising the minimum wage above that set by the federal government.
Firm helps client fly its drone legally
Published March 11, 2016The client wanted to use an unmanned aerial system (UAS or drone) for mapping and surveying, but the FAA has yet to adopt rules for this purpose.
Gurley wins another round in the quarry case
Published November 19, 2015Firm’s client prevails in federal case after winning twice before Alabama Supreme Court.
See television interview with Woody Sanderson about the case.
Firm attorneys participate in employment law seminar
Published November 18, 2015The Huntsville session was held on November 17, 2015, and sponsored by the National Business Institute.
David Canupp speaks about what makes a great place to work
Published November 04, 2015Presentation part of the fall edition of Strategic Innovations--HR Legal Seminar, a program sponsored by the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce