News About the Firm
George Royer participates in oral history project for U.S. District Court
Published December 05, 2016Royer interviewed former Alabama Attorney General Bill Baxley for project of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama.
David Canupp publishes article about coping with new overtime rules
Published October 12, 2016The new rules go into effect on December 1, 2016, with an estimated 22.5 million employees expected to get a pay raise.
Seminar: Human Resources Law From Start to Finish
Published October 04, 2016Held on October 4, 2016, the seminar was sponsored by the National Business Institute for attorneys, human resources personnel, and business executives.
Firm welcomes Amanda Coolidge
Published September 06, 2016She will join the firm's Workers' Compensation Practice Group.
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).
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.
David Canupp quoted in article about new overtime rules
Published June 02, 2016The new federal overtime rules take effect on December 1, 2016.
Results of Gurley quarry suit recognized by Defense Research Institute
Published April 01, 2016Plaintiff did not appeal decision by federal court.
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.
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.
Firm hosts pet supplies drive to benefit Manna House
Published August 18, 2015Projects keep the pets of people in need out of the municipal animal shelter.
George Knox becomes member of the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel
Published July 31, 2015To become a member of the FDCC, an attorney must be selected for membership by the FDCC board of directors.
Unemployment compensation law amended during last session of legislature
Published June 24, 2015Firm attorneys draft law to reduce unemployment compensation taxes paid by employer-client that supports schools.
Firm’s client gets domain names transferred from competitor
Published May 27, 2015This case required our attorneys to arbitrate our client's claims as provided by ICANN.
SBA rules in favor of firm’s client in size protest
Published May 20, 2015Administrative law judge finds that the successful contractor is indeed a small business for purposes of bid to provide services to the U.S. Army Evaluation Center.