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An article published recently by Beasley Allen environmental attorney Rhon Jones examines the Supreme Court's recent decision in a case regarding the measure of direct, compensatory damages for injury to real property. The article, titled The Poffenbarger Decision, was published in the Spring/Summer 2009 issue of the Alabama Association for Justice Journal. The case is Poffenbarger v. Merit Energy Co., 972 So. 2d 972 (Ala. 2007). Jones reviews the decision, in which the Supreme Court recognized the need for the rules in property contamination cases to be flexible in their application, and discusses how it applies to damages for real property.

Beasley Allen attorney LaBarron N. Boone recently addressed a continuing education seminar aimed at attorneys, benefits professionals, safety directors, business managers and other professionals concerned about the legal issues surrounding Workers' Compensation benefits. Boone's remarks explained how Workers' Compensation statutes are applied to compensating employees who sustain injuries while working within the line and scope of their employment, as well as the types of compensation not provided for by this type of benefit program. This paper outlines these statutes, and also examines related issues of product liability, workplace safety, and the employers' legal responsibilities for employees' safety.

This presentation created by Beasley Allen attorney Chris Glover outlines how lawyers can be more effective when they present in jury trials. Points include making a good first impression in order to gain credibility with the jury, overcoming preconceptions or bias, and ways to present the most effective persuasive argument. This presentation contains examples from real cases and testimonies.

This document provides a photo documentation of the results of a rear crash test with the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier as the subject vehicle, and a Nissan 240 SX as the striker vehicle. Cavalier damage results are dramatic. The presentation also provides graphs detailing force deflection curves for front and rear Cavalier body structure.