A federal judge has approved a class action notice in a lawsuit against International Paper over flooding in several neighborhoods. The class action suit against IP claims that flooding during record rainfall in April 2014 was caused by failure of the “Kingsfield Road Dam”, located on IP’s mill property in Cantonment. The plantiffs claim IP…
Case Managers, Long Term Care Case Managers, Utilization Review Nurses and Social Workers have filed collective action lawsuits over allegations they worked without being paid overtime wages. According to the complaints, the plaintiffs allege that they have suffered damages from being required to work for more than 40 hours per week without being paid any…
A decision issued by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals a week ago held that the overtime criteria of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not offer an exemption for the mortgage underwriters. Following the decision that occurred on July 6, which adds to a growing division among various federal circuit courts, can significantly…
Becoming pregnant while a student can have significant effects on your ability to complete your education. Whether the mother is suffering from traditional “morning sickness” or having significant pregnancy complications, the effects of being pregnant make it difficult to attend classes, complete assignments and complete the course requirements. However, Title IX of the Education Amendments…
A lot of our work as personal injury lawyers is helping those who have been involved in an accident recover their lives. What we want is to help them receive the necessary treatment that will get them moving and functioning once more. Pensacola chiropractic centers are extremely helpful with correction of back and neck injuries,…
With the recent landmark case in California regarding the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) as it applies to training and more in the pipeline regarding what non-exempt employees are being required to pay for or attend, it is important for employers to recheck what they think they know about compensation. The costs for not knowing…
There are specific processes when it comes to filing an Alabama workers’ compensation claim. If your claim is for Florida, see this article instead: How Does Workers Comp Work in Florida? First, it is critical that you file an injury notice immediately. Failing to do so can put the future of your claim at risk…
We regularly handle workers’ compensation claims and it’s important to know that every state has different laws in place for how to handle and process these injury claims. In Florida, you have specific duties as an injured employee and as an employer. If you have a claim in Alabama, we can help you but that…
If you have been in a car accident in Florida, your PIP insurance or personal injury protection will kick in to compensate you for medical bills, damage to your vehicle and potentially your lost wages. This insurance has been put in place to ensure that any driver in Florida will have the ability to receive medical…
We have heard many people ask, “are personal injury lawyers worth it?” Since most people have insurance on their vehicle, it is common to wonder whether or not it is worth hiring a personal injury attorney or if you should just work with the insurance company on your own. This is an understandable question, and as…