Alabama firm barred from representing plaintiffs in major lawsuit
A federal judge has barred Montgomery law firm Beasley Allen from representing plaintiffs in an ongoing lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson over claims the company’s talc-based powder caused cancer. The law firm says it will appeal the ruling. – AL.com
L.L. Bean opens first Alabama store
L.L. Bean’s first Alabama store has opened at Huntsville’s Bridge Street Town Centre. The store sells outdoor apparel and footwear. – Bama Buzz
Birmingham contractor wins national safety award
Joey Flowers, of Marathon Electrical Contractors in Birmingham, has been named Construction Safety Professional of the Year by the Associated General Contractors of America. Flowers received the award at AGC’s Winter Construction Safety & Health Conference in Arizona. – Alabama Political Reporter
Space and Rocket Center’s first director has died
Edward O. Buckbee, the founding executive director of the U.S. Space and Rocket Center who oversaw the creation of Space Camp, has died. Buckbee was appointed executive director in 1970 by Wernher von Braun. He served in the position for 23 years. – News 19
