Financial Rock Star, Former Harbert Manager, Has Assets Frozen
Masterworks by Pablo Picasso and Andy Warhol were among the swag sold by infamous hedge fund operator Philip Falcone that prompted a New York...
Prioritizing Prisons
State officials hope a build-lease approach to new prisons will be the key to solving Alabama’s chronic prison overcrowding. But details are scarce.
Trade War a Political Coup But Economic Zero, Says RSA Analyst
The trade war with China has been a big political success for President Donald Trump, although it's a zero on the economic accounting ledger,...
Super Tuesday State Power Initiatives Win, Lose
She’s an accidental governor of sorts, elected after the state’s previous chief executive couldn’t keep his hand on the tiller, yet Gov. Kay Ivey...
Small Business Bankruptcy Reforms You Need to Know
Key changes covered here:
prompt deadlines
protection from vengeful creditors
class of creditors not needed to approve a plan
absolute priority rule eliminated
independent...
Legacy Alabama Air Co. Awarded $2.1 Million against Boeing
A Birmingham jury Thursday awarded plaintiff Alabama Aircraft Industries $2.1 million in damages in a long running suit against Boeing Co.
Based in Birmingham, AAI...
Gun Law Showdown at Frog Festival
The City of Sumiton, population 2,520, had better lawyer up before the showdown it's headed for with BamaCarry Inc., an outspoken defender of gun...
U.S. Foreign Direct Investment Regulations
Effective February 13, 2020, foreign investment in U.S. businesses and real estate will require pre-deal diligence and timely filings to comply with U.S. law.
ALDOT Pulling a Shell Game, Lawsuit Claims
Not so fast with that switcheroo, says a suit filed by some of the largest agricultural landowners in north Alabama against the Alabama Department...
Big City Mayors Huddle for Bigger Cut of Internet Sales Taxes
When the mayors of Alabama's 10 largest cities met recently on policy issues they want to push in the Legislature, a fairer share of...