On January 21, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14173 “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.” The Order declared that employer policies and practices that “use dangerous, demeaning and immoral race- and sex- based preferences under the guise of so called ‘diversity, equity, and inclusion’ (DEI) or ‘diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility’ (DEIA)” violate…
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In Babin Builders and Development, Inc. v. Quinones, Babin Builders and Development, Inc. (“Babin”) appealed an order denying its motion for attorney’s fees against Appellee/Third-Party Defendant, A&T Stucco, LLC (“A&T”). Babin Builders & Dev., Inc. v. Quinones, No. 1D2022-4103, 2025 WL 467070, at *1 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. Feb. 12, 2025). Babin, who served as…
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In November 2024, the Alabama Workers’ Compensation Organization (AWCO) hosted its Annual Seminar, a premier event for professionals involved in workers’ compensation law, claims, and medical care, bringing together industry leaders to discuss critical topics shaping the field of workers’ compensation in Alabama. Joint Presentation on the Tort of Outrage One of the seminar’s highlights…
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Effective January 1, 2025, the mileage reimbursement rate in Alabama increased to 70 cents per mile, reflecting a 3-cent rise from the previous year.
This case explores the extent of an employer’s liability for future medical benefits when a subsequent non-work-related event aggravates a prior work-related injury. Background In 2006, Patricia Dianne Arnold sustained a back injury while working for Victoryland. In 2009, the parties settled Arnold’s claim, with Victoryland paying $6,500.00, and agreeing to remain liable for future…
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In Florida, a third-party bad-faith action may be pursued under the common law or the civil remedy statute, but a first-party bad-faith claim must be brought under the civil remedy statute. Macola v. Gov’t Emps. Ins. Co., 953 So. 2d 451, 457 (Fla. 2006). Some states, including Alabama, allow a claimant to file a bad-faith…
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The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has initiated a comprehensive review of its regulatory framework, aiming to modernize rules to better align with the evolving dynamics of the financial industry. This initiative underscores FINRA’s commitment to maintaining effective and efficient regulations that protect investors and ensure market integrity. Central to this process is the solicitation…
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In recent years, there have been significant advancements in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). As AI continues to advance, its applications in the workplace are becoming increasingly prevalent. From automating mundane tasks to enhancing decision-making processes, AI has the potential to revolutionize industries and reshape the workforce. However, with this power comes a need…
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In Paradyme Asset Management, LLC v. Figurd, LLC, a dispute arose over the architectural design of an apartment complex in San Antonio, Texas. Paradyme Asset Management, LLC (“Paradyme”) contracted with Figurd, LLC (“Figurd”) as the architect. Figurd subcontracted with David Robertson and Robertson Architecture, LLC (collectively, “Robertson”) to actually perform the architectual design. While Robertson…
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The Supreme Court recently issued a decision in City & County of San Francisco v. Environmental Protection Agency, which clarifies the authority of federal and state environmental enforcement agencies to include limitations in pollutant-discharge permits. The Court held the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) has authority to specify the actions a permittee must take to ensure…
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