Frequently Asked Questions Concerning Alabama Law on Bad Faith Failure to Pay an Insurance Claim
The Alabama tort of bad faith was first recognized as “an extreme remedy that finds its application in extreme circumstances within the restricted parameter of an unexcused failure to pay benefits.” Read More
Caine O’Rear Featured in Business Alabama
In the August 2014 issue, Caine O’Rear discusses where to start if your firm faces a bet-the company lawsuit in the article Your Company on the Line.
Putting the “Limited” in Limited Liability Company
One of the most important and confusing aspects of starting a business is deciding what type entity to form. For many, a limited liability company (LLC) is an attractive option. LLCs offer flexibility in business structure, lack of corporate formalities, tax advantages, and limited liability. However, when this liability is limited can […]
Hand Arendall Attorneys Attend Farnborough Airshow
Members Roger Bates, Preston Bolt and Caine O’Rear were part of the team that attended the Farnborough International Airshow to again promote Alabama to businesses. The group met with state and local officials during the Airshow, along with business leaders in the aerospace industry, and discussed the current status of […]
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act Does Not Prohibit Production of Information Regarding Non-Parties,” DRI Life, Health and Disability Newsletter, Winter 2005.
Since the passage of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (“GLBA”), lawyers defending insurance companies have asserted that non-public personal information concerning other non-party insureds is protected from disclosure. Read More
