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Understanding Employment Discrimination in the Alabama Workplace
/by McPhillips Shinbaum, LLPAt one time or another, most people feel they are treated unfairly at work. As an at will state, Alabama employers can terminate your employment for many reasons, but not for reasons defined under state and federal law as discriminatory. Understanding something about those reasons is important if you suspect discrimination at work. In the […]
Distracted Driving: Hands Free Does Not Mean Risk Free
/by McPhillips Shinbaum, LLPToday’s motorists have hands-free mobile devices and fixed communication and entertainment systems in their cars. Is all this new technology safe? According to a new study by the Automobile Association of America (AAA), the answer is decidedly no. The study used advanced technology to measure not only the physical, but mental distraction faced by drivers […]
A New App — About Your Car
/by McPhillips Shinbaum, LLPWe are used to new apps. One will tell you when to water your plants, another will tell you how many calories you just consumed — or burned off. But a new app from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) promises to deliver timely information and hot headlines about car safety right to your […]
Two-Wheeled Fun — Two-Wheeled Danger
/by McPhillips Shinbaum, LLPRiding a bicycle is not just for kids. Adults, parents and families enjoy the outdoor life through non-motorized pedal power. Unfortunately, the unguarded nature of a bicycle can lead to the injury of young and old alike. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 677 pedalcyclists were killed and another 48,000 injured in […]
DNA and You: What Are Your Rights if Arrested In Alabama?
/by McPhillips Shinbaum, LLPIn a narrow five to four decision by the United States Supreme Court, the Court ruled that collection of genetic material upon arrest is reasonable under the Fourth Amendment. Alabama already collects genetic material from those arrested on felony crimes. How does this affect you? The Supreme Court case Maryland v King arose from the […]
Both Sides of the Aisle: Civil and Criminal Matters
/by McPhillips Shinbaum, LLPOur law firm is a unique legal practice. We offer experienced, seasoned representation to individuals and families facing hardship from personal injury and criminal accusation. How do these areas of practice diverge and how are they similar? Most people have little idea of the law and what type of representation they need when faced with […]