Effective Monday, May 11, 2020 at 5:00 p.m., Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has revised her Safer at Home Order allowing a wide range of businesses to reopen and activities to resume. The new amended Safer at Home Order relaxes most of the restrictions for businesses, workplaces, and recreation areas in Alabama. About the Amended Alabama Safer at…
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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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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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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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Sometimes, the people who need an attorney the most are the ones who can least afford to pay for one. Whether charged with a crime, injured in an accident, facing a divorce, or dealing with a property dispute, there are many situations where you might need a lawyer even though you might not have a…
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“Pro bono publico – ‘for the public good’ – not just in the sense of professional work undertaken voluntarily and without payment, but in the sense of a public service to those who are unable to afford the services of skilled professionals. It is a noble and necessary calling for all attorneys.” California State Chief…
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