AIMJun 202 minNEW: Declaratory Judgment Actions in Federal CourtFederal courts are often the venue chosen for the resolution of insurance coverage disputes. A decision on those issues impacts not only...
AIMMay 262 minNew Court of Civil Appeals Case on Meaning of General Agent Pursuant to Ala Rule Civ Pro 4(c)(6)Service of process has always been a challenge. Sheriff’s offices, long overworked and underfunded, often struggle to keep up with the...
AIMApr 193 minFinancial Literacy for LawyersEvery year Financial Literacy Month is celebrated in April. Financial Literacy Month highlights the importance of financial education and...
AIMMar 251 minCertified Mail Service Valid Even Though Signature is IllegibleIn Ex parte Rich, Ms. 2210228 (March 4, 2022), the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals recently examined whether a father's delivery of the...
AIMMar 154 minMentoring & Succession Planning: Helping Others Shine by Looking Out for Number TwoEdith Wharton said, "There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it." When it comes to business...
AIMMar 92 minBeware of Extended Automobile Warranty ScamsSource: Government of the District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities & Banking (DISB) The District of Columbia Department...
AIMFeb 242 minFirms Large and Small Should Shore Up Their CyberSecurity Against CyberattacksIn light of recent developments with sanctions issued against Russia by the United States, the U.S. is now warning all organizations and...
AIMJan 194 minBeware Cyber Threats in 2022Cyber threats were a hot topic last year and this year appears to be no different. As a valued partner of AIM, we want to make sure...
AIMSep 10, 20213 minWhat You Need to Know About Recent Amendments to Rule 30(b)(6)Ah, ye ole 30(b)(6) deposition -- the depositions of the corporate reps. While the concept and need for a means of determining the...
AIMAug 18, 20213 minChanges to the Alabama Rules of Disciplinary ProcedureMany attorneys are not aware of the separate set of rules which govern attorney discipline in Alabama – the Alabama Rule of Disciplinary...
AIMJul 20, 20212 minYikes! Exercise Caution When Responding to a Negative Online ReviewWhat’s a lawyer to do when someone posts a critical review online? According to ABA Formal Opinion 496, the answer is, “probably...
AIMJun 16, 20211 minRecent Amendments to Alabama Rule of Civil Procedure 23Effective May 1, 2021, the Alabama Supreme Court approved several modest, but important, amendments to Rule 23 regarding class actions....
AIMMay 19, 20212 minLawyer Well-Being: What Does It Mean & What Should We Be Doing About It?According to the American Bar Association’s Well-Being Toolkit for Lawyers and Legal Employers, lawyer well-being is defined as “a...
AIMApr 22, 20211 minRecent Amendment to Alabama Rule of Civil Procedure 43Effective March 25, 2021, the Alabama Supreme Court approved an amendment to Alabama Rule of Civil Procedure 43(dc). The amendment...
AIMApr 13, 20211 minAdministrative Order Issued by Presiding Judge Elisabeth FrenchAs statewide restrictions are eased, mask requirements at Jefferson County Courthouses are extended for 60 days. Read Presiding Judge...
AIMMar 16, 20211 minImportant Information on the Recent Microsoft Exchange Server VulnerabilitiesOver 30,000 organizations have been affected by the recent Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerability announced in early March. Experts have...
AIMFeb 18, 20213 minWorking Remotely: The Likelihood of Violating the Rules is Not as Remote as You May ThinkThe pandemic has created a great many challenges for everyone, including lawyers. But for lawyers, it has created some unique additional...
AIMJan 20, 20212 minLet's Get Personal About Data & CybersecurityPersonal data has become like gold in our digital world. Your data belongs to you, but you share it all the time. From shopping to...
AIMNov 6, 20201 minRegister for Roundtable and Q&A: Working Remotely - Legal Ethics & Technology ScamsHow do you as a lawyer working remotely meet your ethical duties of competence, confidentiality and supervision? You can learn and train...
AIMSep 16, 20201 minPreparing for the Unexpected: Anticipate & Plan for Law Office DisastersIn response to the aftermath of Hurricane Sally, please review this important message from Alabama State Bar President Bob Methvin...