When a business invites customers into their premises to shop and/or purchase goods or services, the business has a duty to maintain its store in a reasonably safe condition and to warn of hazards that it knows or should know exist. These safe conditions are especially important in light of the current Coronavirus pandemic. Restaurants…
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Effective Thursday, April 30, 2020, at 5:00 p.m., Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has revised her Stay at Home Order requiring persons in Alabama to stay in their homes. The new Safer at Home Order relaxes some of the restrictions for businesses, workplaces, and recreation areas in Alabama. About Alabama’s Safer at Home Order When does…
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Many employees are concerned about being exposed to COVID-19 or contracting the virus while performing their job. Although employers should be following the Centers for Disease Control Guidelines and OSHA Guidelines as best practices to keep employees safe, there is still a risk of infection if employees are working together and/or are coming into contact…
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Effective Saturday, April 4, 2020, at 5:00 p.m., Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has ordered all Alabama citizens to shelter in place (stay in their home) unless one of the numerous and broadly-defined exceptions apply. This may seem more restrictive than the “social distancing” policies in place in most cities. But, it will not change the…
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We are amid an unprecedented pandemic moving throughout our country, and it has severely strained our medical system. Not only that, many people do not want to go to the Emergency Room for fear of getting the coronavirus. But personal injuries can occur during the COVID-19 pandemic, and we have to know what to do…
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Are you in need of a lawyer in Alabama but can’t afford one? Depending on your situation there are several organizations that could help you by providing free legal representation. Below we review the pro bono legal service options available for individuals in Alabama. Pro Bono Program: Madison County Volunteer Lawyers Pro Bono Legal Help…
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We are receiving a lot of questions about how COVID-19 impacts workers in Alabama. So we put together answers to the most common ones. 6 Ways COVID-19 is impacting the Alabama Employee Can I be fired for not going to work due to concerns about the Coronavirus? Unfortunately, your employer may require employees to report…
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We know there is a large amount of uncertainty in our community at this time. We hope everyone is doing what they can to keep their families safe and healthy. There have been some significant developments in the court system in Alabama and we wanted to take a moment to address some of the most…
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Each day, consumers use thousands of products that can cause serious harm if they are defective. Laws to protect consumers have been created to hold manufacturers and retailers accountable for selling, marketing, or designing products that they know, or should know, are not safe or reliable. Manufacturers have a duty to ensure their products are…
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