On April 10, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made a landmark announcement regarding the safety of our drinking water. The agency has established new rules in its National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) to safeguard against a group of chemicals known as PFAS. These substances are often called “forever …

When two or more parties have a business relationship, they must trust each other with responsibilities tied to their mutual benefit. This trust is not just foundational; it is also legally binding under what is known as fiduciary duty. Breaches of fiduciary duty can lead to operational disruption, as well …

The opioid epidemic swept across the United States, leaving a trail of addiction, overdose, and death in its wake. Alabama iscommitted to making the companies involved own up to their role in the opioid crisis. So far, Alabama has secured over $728 million in settlements from healthcare and drug companies. …

After a year of uncertainty, the FTC has issued a Final Rule banning employment non-competes nationwide. The Commission has determined that non-competes themselves constitute an unfair method of competition in violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act. Citing to wage suppression, stifling innovation, and inhibiting start-up creation as factors, …

Every parent wants their child to be born healthy and free from harm. Unfortunately, birth injuries happen all too often, and the financial burden of these injuries can be devastating. If your child has been injured at birth, it’s important to know that you have options. You may be entitled …

There are a variety of different ways to classify crimes. For example, property crimes generally involve accusations of theft or claims that someone has taken or destroyed property belonging to someone else. Violent crimes involve accusations that a person has caused harm to others or threatened to do so. However, …

Beasley Allen has initiated a class action lawsuit against telecommunications giant AT&T on behalf of customers affected by a recent cyberattack and consequent data breach. The lawsuit represents Scott Mathews and potentially thousands of other AT&T customers who have had their personal information compromised. The lawsuit, filed in response to …

On April 3, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a final amendment to Prohibited Transaction Class Exemption 84-14. The amendment will become effective June 17, 2024. Registered investment advisers that manage accounts that are considered “plan assets” under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and …

Express, Inc., the fashion mall retailer, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the District of Delaware Bankruptcy Court, docket #24-10831 (KBO) on April 22, 2024. This is the second retailer bankruptcy filing that our office has called since publishing our Retailers to Watch for a Possible Bankruptcy Filing in …

Shareholder Evan J. Lide and his team obtained a $976,000 settlement for a mother of four who was rear-ended by a truck in Mercer County. As a result of the collision, she suffered back and foot injuries. “Although our client was not employed outside of the house, we were able …

Stark & Stark is pleased to welcome John Lowenberg, Esq., to our Hamilton office. John is a member of the Accident & Personal Injury Group, where he represents clients who have suffered from catastrophic injuries, including death, resulting from auto accidents, product liability, and premises liability. Prior to joining Stark …

Stark & Stark is pleased to welcome James Evans, Esq., to our Hamilton office. James is a member of the Nursing Home Litigation Group, where he concentrates his practice on negligence, neglect, and abuse claims with an emphasis on wrongful death, elopements, falls, and bedsores, arising in nursing homes, assisted-living …