For Child Support Order to Stick, Make Sure the Forms are in the Record
A recent appeal of a divorce judgment in Darin Eugene Cate v. Caroline Capps Cate, Ala. Civ. App., MS 2210021 (Aug. 12, 2022) followed an...
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- Aug 22, 2022
- 3 min
Rainmaking, Connecting and Relationship Building: Some "Golden Rules" to Take With You
By John Trimble, Lewis Wagner LLP One of the best pieces of advice that I was given as a young lawyer was to make and build friendships...
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- Aug 10, 2022
- 1 min
NEW Case Assignment Order from Shelby County Circuit Court
In July, Shelby County Presiding Circuit Judge William H. Bostick, III issued a new case assignment order, amending the Administrative...
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AIM
- Jul 19, 2022
- 2 min
Thumb Drive on the Loose: Avoiding a USB-Related Security Breach
“Did somebody lose their thumb drive? I found one in the main conference room. It contains the medical records of John Smith from Hope...
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- Jun 20, 2022
- 2 min
NEW: Declaratory Judgment Actions in Federal Court
Federal courts are often the venue chosen for the resolution of insurance coverage disputes. A decision on those issues impacts not only...
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- May 26, 2022
- 2 min
New 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...
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AIM
- Apr 19, 2022
- 3 min
Financial Literacy for Lawyers
Every year Financial Literacy Month is celebrated in April. Financial Literacy Month highlights the importance of financial education and...
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AIM
- Mar 25, 2022
- 1 min
Certified Mail Service Valid Even Though Signature is Illegible
In Ex parte Rich, Ms. 2210228 (March 4, 2022), the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals recently examined whether a father's delivery of the...
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AIM
- Mar 15, 2022
- 4 min
Mentoring & Succession Planning: Helping Others Shine by Looking Out for Number Two
Edith Wharton said, "There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it." When it comes to business...
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AIM
- Mar 9, 2022
- 2 min
Beware of Extended Automobile Warranty Scams
Source: Government of the District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities & Banking (DISB) The District of Columbia Department...
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AIM
- Feb 24, 2022
- 2 min
Firms Large and Small Should Shore Up Their CyberSecurity Against Cyberattacks
In light of recent developments with sanctions issued against Russia by the United States, the U.S. is now warning all organizations and...
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AIM
- Jan 19, 2022
- 4 min
Beware Cyber Threats in 2022
Cyber 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...
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AIM
- Sep 10, 2021
- 3 min
What 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...
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AIM
- Aug 18, 2021
- 3 min
Changes to the Alabama Rules of Disciplinary Procedure
Many attorneys are not aware of the separate set of rules which govern attorney discipline in Alabama – the Alabama Rule of Disciplinary...
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- Jul 20, 2021
- 2 min
Yikes! Exercise Caution When Responding to a Negative Online Review
What’s a lawyer to do when someone posts a critical review online? According to ABA Formal Opinion 496, the answer is, “probably...
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AIM
- Jun 16, 2021
- 1 min
Recent Amendments to Alabama Rule of Civil Procedure 23
Effective May 1, 2021, the Alabama Supreme Court approved several modest, but important, amendments to Rule 23 regarding class actions....
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AIM
- May 19, 2021
- 2 min
Lawyer 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...
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- Apr 22, 2021
- 1 min
Recent Amendment to Alabama Rule of Civil Procedure 43
Effective March 25, 2021, the Alabama Supreme Court approved an amendment to Alabama Rule of Civil Procedure 43(dc). The amendment...
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- Apr 13, 2021
- 1 min
Administrative Order Issued by Presiding Judge Elisabeth French
As statewide restrictions are eased, mask requirements at Jefferson County Courthouses are extended for 60 days. Read Presiding Judge...
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- Mar 16, 2021
- 1 min
Important Information on the Recent Microsoft Exchange Server Vulnerabilities
Over 30,000 organizations have been affected by the recent Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerability announced in early March. Experts have...
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