New Lawyer November: Three Tips As You Enter the Legal Profession
Across the country, November is recognized as New Lawyer November. AIM is so proud of all the newly admitted attorneys in Alabama and...
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Nov 28, 20232 min read
Save the Trees and Bookmark Your Briefs: Amendments to the Alabama Rules of Appellate Procedure
On October 20, 2023, the Alabama Supreme Court amended the appellate rules to reduce the number of paper copies required to be sent to...
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AIM
Oct 24, 20233 min read
How Real Estate Attorneys Can Avoid Fraudsters When Handling Remote or Mail Away Closings
By Benjamin H. Barron When dealing with mail-away closings, remote closings, and wire transfers in general, here are some best practices...
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Oct 19, 20231 min read
AIM Launches New Cyber Risk Management Portal for Insureds
For the last 20 years, the National Cybersecurity Alliance has celebrated Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October. It’s a collaborative...
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AIM
Oct 19, 20232 min read
Tennessee Supreme Court Refuses to Extend Economic Loss Doctrine Beyond Product Liability Cases
In Commercial Painting Company, Inc. v. The Weitz Company, a drywall subcontractor filed an action for breach of contract, fraud,...
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AIM
Oct 19, 20232 min read
Advice to Young Lawyers
by: Bart Siniard, Siniard Law I passed the bar 10 years ago, so it seems appropriate to list some things I’ve learned for the benefit of...
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AIM
Sep 26, 20233 min read
Service of Process by Commercial Carrier: August 2023 Amendment to Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure
Valid certified mail service was made more difficult to accomplish and prove during the COVID pandemic, when mail carriers were allowed...
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AIM
Aug 22, 20231 min read
New Form I-9 Now Includes Alternative Procedure for E-Verify Employers
Source: I-9 Central The new version of Form I‑9, Employment Eligibility Verification (PDF, 483.6 KB) is now available for use. This...
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AIM
Aug 22, 20231 min read
Office Cybersecurity Tips: A Letter from the Managing Partner
As a practicing lawyer, you may keep up with the latest cyber threats – particularly those that make the news. But do you communicate...
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AIM
Aug 22, 20235 min read
Notary Law Changes Pursuant to Alabama Act 2023-548
By: Gabe Tucker & Karleigh Heitschmidt Beginning on September 1, 2023, individuals who are commissioned as notaries public (or,...
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AIM
Aug 22, 20235 min read
Use of Arbitration Provisions in Client Engagement Agreements
By: Al Vance, Vance Dispute Resolution Your law firm gave you the task of updating its legacy client engagement agreement. In researching...
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Jul 26, 20232 min read
The Sutton Rule: Court of Appeals of Tennessee Clarifies Insurer Subrogation Rights Against Tenants
The Court of Appeals of Tennessee recently held that a lawsuit brought in the name of a landlord by their insurance carrier was actually...
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AIM
Jul 25, 20231 min read
Check Your Google Email (Gmail) Spam Folder Daily
If you've noticed a sudden increase in spam emails arriving in your Google email (Gmail) Spam folder, there's a good chance that your...
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AIM
Jun 21, 20231 min read
Take Note: May 1, 2023 Amendment to Rule 55, Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure
Default Judgments: The Supreme Court has amended Ala. R. Civ. P. 55(b)(2), to provide that a hearing is required on an application or...
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Jun 21, 202320 min read
Why Our Friendships Make Us Better Lawyers and Better People [Bridget E. Harris & Susan E. Gunter]
Presented by Bridget E. Harris, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP, Susan E. Gunter, Dutton Brock LLP (Defense Research Institute...
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Jun 21, 20233 min read
Requirements for Mandamus Relief on Venue Transfer and Protective Orders
Victor Chin, M.D. treated Malik Woodward for a workplace injury. Dr. Chin requested Woodward’s consent to review records of treatment...
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Jun 21, 20234 min read
Embracing ChatGPT: What You Should Know About & Expect from Using ChatGPT
AIM staff recently attended a CLE session at the Tennessee Bar Association’s Annual Convention that covered ways for lawyers to start...
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AIM
Jun 21, 20232 min read
Ask the Underwriter: How does a firm determine if they have adequate limits of liability?
Each quarter, we feature "Ask the Underwriter" with Wilma S. Fields, CPCU, CIC, Vice President and Underwriter. Each quarter, Wilma...
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AIM
May 26, 20234 min read
Borders & Burner Phones: Tips for Observing Attorney-Client Privilege on Devices While Traveling
Attorney-client privilege - the trust and confidence between the two - is at the very heart of successful law practice. This privilege...
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AIM
May 26, 20231 min read
Favorable Termination Standard Extends to Criminal Cases in Tennessee
For close to 20 years, Tennessee law has provided that a civil defendant can pursue a claim for malicious prosecution only if the...
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