When there are multiple claims against a defendant, it may be easier to group them together in what is known as a class action lawsuit. The primary benefit is that is allows everyone harmed by a defendant's actions to hold it legally responsible for what it did in an...
Earlier this year, coffee giant Keurig reached a settlement in a class action proceeding. After a consumer learned that K-Cups, the plastic coffee pods included in products sold by Keurig Green Mountain, were not recyclable, they filed a class-action lawsuit. The...
When Alabama residents think about trucking accidents, many tend to think about massive 18-wheelers jackknifing on the highway or trucks careening off of bridges. While these types of accidents certainly occur, they are not the only type of trucking accident that can...
Whistleblowers are people who identify actual or potential crimes in their organization and come forward to tell the government regulators and law enforcement about them. Whistleblower protections Federal whistleblower laws establish benefits to becoming a...
The state of Alabama follows at-will employment when it comes to firing employees. Many workers have no recourse if they are terminated. However, there are a few exceptions, such as termination on the basis of discrimination or harassment. Employees are also afforded...
Drivers who operate semi-trucks professionally often have significant experience and training operating oversized vehicles. While these drivers may better understand vehicle safety, accidents still happen. One reason large trucks become involved in accidents is due in...
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulates laws that protect investors and companies in Alabama and throughout the country. They operate a national whistleblower program to identify, prevent and punish acts of securities fraud. Whenever whistleblowers...
The U.S. Supreme Court dismissed the recent challenge to a lawsuit filed by two individuals affected by a well-known weed killer known as Roundup. Many people across the country have claimed that this product causes cancer. The German manufacturer, Bayer AG, however,...
After the past few years, individuals throughout Alabama and the rest of the United States were ready to get out of their homes. Many people opted to take to the open road. Unfortunately, what should have been a time of relaxation and celebration, has unearthed a...
Manufacturers, sellers, distributors, suppliers, and others in the chain of consumer product distribution have a duty to ensure products they place in the hands of consumers are safe and free of dangerous hazards that could cause harm. If they don’t, and the product...
