Gurley wins third appeal in quarry case
Published September 27, 2013For the third time, the Alabama Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Town of Gurley in a case involving the city’s regulation of a proposed quarry on property annexed into the town limits in 2005.
New regulations for the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Published March 08, 2013The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a final version of its new rules promulgated under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The new rules went into effect on March 8, 2013.
John Wynn participates on panel during seminar about government contracting
Published March 07, 2013Lanier Ford sponsors seminar, along with others.
Firm attorneys participate in Volunteer Lawyers Program
Published January 14, 2013The program provides free legal assistance to clients who meet income and net-worth qualifications.
Ten firm lawyers named to Best Lawyers for 2013
Published January 14, 2013Best Lawyers is generally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence inthe United States.
George Royer named Lawyer of the Year
Published January 03, 2013Royer named the Huntsville Lawyer of the year for year (2013) in employment litigation.
Firm members named Super Lawyers for 2013
Published January 01, 2013Super Lawyers make the list only after peer evaluations.
Government Contractors: Beware the WARN Act.
Published January 01, 2013Because of the Budget Control Act of 2011 (BCA), government contractors are potentially caught between a rock and a hard place.
Lawyers named Best Lawyers for 2013
Published January 01, 2013Ten Lanier Ford attorneys are listed in the 2013 edition of Best Lawyers in America.
School board can terminate teacher
Published November 29, 2012In spring 2012, the Huntsville City Board of Education terminated a third-grade teacher because she had been accused of mistreating students. The principal alleged that the teacher had created a hostile learning environment.
New laws affecting education passed by Alabama Legislature.
Published June 01, 2012During the 2012 session, the Alabama Legislature passed several new laws affecting schools and school boards.
Insurance company does not have to reveal everything plaintiff requests.
Published April 16, 2012On September 9, 2010, the plaintiff sued his employer and the employer’s workers’ compensation insurance carrier for not providing him with all the benefits to which he was entitled under the Alabama Workers’ Compensation Act.
Grand jury witnesses are entitled to immunity.
Published April 02, 2012The plaintiff sent anonymous faxes to several recipients, including the management of a hospital in Albany, Georgia, criticizing the hospital’s management and activities. The local district attorney’s office and its chief investigator launched a criminal investigation of the plaintiff in this case.
David Canupp recieves Amicus Service Award
Published April 01, 2012One of only 10 recipients for 2011-12.
Corey Jenkins and Scott Faulkner discuss benefits of hiring veterans
Published March 20, 2012There are tax benefits to hiring veterans.