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At the personal invitation of Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Sue Bell Cobb, Carr Allison shareholder and retired Mobile County District Judge Judson Wells attended a charity roast of Joe Namath on August 6th, 2010 in Birmingham. Judson Wells attended a reception at the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame and the dinner roast following, in honor of legendary former University of Alabama QB and NFL Hall of Fame member Joe Namath.
Wells, a past president of The University of Alabama National Alumni Association, enjoyed visiting with Chief Justice Cobb, Joe Namath, Terry Saban and others.
The roast was held to benefit Children First Foundation, Inc, a non-profit group of statewide leaders who serve as the driving force to shape public policy and enhance the quality of life for the children of Alabama.
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Jul 27
2010Carr Allison's Sean C. Pierce and Vincent A. Noletto will speak at Harris Martin's Chinese Drywall Litigation Conference in Miami Beach, Florida on October 28-19, 2010. Please see below for more information on how you may attend.
Sessions and speakers are subject to change. Application is being made for an estimated 10-12 credit hours to CLE states as requested by attendees. For the most up-to-date information, please visit www.harrismartin.com
Nationwide gathering of attorneys, insurance professionals, and corporate interests closely following the developing Chinese Drywall litigation story.
Prompted by recent complaints around the country that imported drywall is causing construction problems and health effects, HarrisMartin has announced the first Chinese Drywall Litigation Conference. This program is open to the public. You may complete and submit the PDF file on this page to register. The sessions will include:- Latest Developments
- Overview of the Dispute
- Class Action Issues, including CAFA Considerations and MDL Status
- Nuts and Bolts of Litigating Against a Foreign Corporation
- International Service and the Hague Convention
- Latest Expert Opinions on Causation Issues
- Multi-Party Construction Litigation Issues
- Approaches to Global, Multi-Unit and Individual Settlements
- Review of Legal Theories
- Economic Loss Rule, Arbitration Clauses and Building Code Issues
- Insurance Coverage Issues
Dates:
October 28-29, 2010
Location:
Fontainebleu Miami Beach
Miami Beach, Florida
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Congratulations to Faith Nixon for receiving the President's Award of Insurance Professionals. Insurance Professionals is the Mobile chapter of the National Association for Insurance Women, of which Ms. Nixon is a member. The President's Award recognizes outstanding contribution to the group. Ms. Nixon was awarded in part for her participation as a chairperson of the public relations and community involvement committee. Nixon practices in Carr Allison's Pensacola, Florida office.
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Jul 8
2010Carr Allison shareholder, David K. Howard, was recently elected the ADLA President-Elect at ADLA's Annual Meeting in Sandestin. Howard has served as the Secretary-Treasurer of the ADLA in the past. Mr. Howard practices in Carr Allison's Florence, Alabama office.