It’s been almost two months since my last post. Although not writing here, I have been busy writing – including a number of briefs in an ongoing products’ liability case and a separate case involving a public contract in Alabama. Both cases share a common (and troubling) issue. Both involve serious public issues shrouded in
Business Litigation
Public Contracts — A Call For Transparency
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A recent article discusses an important issue in public pension and health plans — a lack of transparency. I realize this topic is a change from my normal posts discussing personal injury, products’ liability, and Alabama court issues. However, it’s an important issue. It’s one important to Alabama. And, it’s one I’ve explored in…
Alabama Law And The Independent Sales Representative
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My law partner just completed a case for an independent sales representative in Huntsville. While every case is unique, the basic story of manufacturers denying commissions to independent sales representatives is far too common. It is a basic story I addressed previously on this blog. As I wrote, “what the manufacturer often wants is…
Local News Features Our Pharmacist Client and His Fight to Keep Healthcare Choices Available for the Community
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Last night, a local news channel featured one of my clients and his on-going battle against a California company that wants to restrict pharmacy benefits in Alabama. Below is the video clip featured on the news:
So, what is the story here? Long ago, the Alabama Legislature created an employee benefit plan providing medical benefits…
Alabama Law Protects Sales Representatives and Their Right to Commissions
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The case is all too common. A manufacturer hires an independent sales representative. The sales representative works hard to bring in an important customer. Yet, once the manufacturer thinks the customer relationship is secure, the manufacturer then begins to cut out the sales representative in an effort to increase its profits.
The manufacturer never paid …