Beasley Allen shareholder J. Cole Portis talks with WSFA about the consequences of the impending bankruptcy of General Motors, as it affects people injured by defective GM automobiles.

WALB reports about the consequences of the impending bankruptcy of General Motors as it affects people injured by defective GM automobiles.

Recently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a black box warning to consumers and healthcare providers warning of the risk of tardive dyskinesia with the long-term or high-dose use of metoclopramide, more commonly known as Reglan, a medication prescribed for the treatment of disorders like heartburn caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Beasley Allen attorneys and lawyers attending the firm's annual Co-Counsel Conference were delighted when University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban included the event during his Crimson Caravan tour May 19.

Beasley Allen presented Saban with a check for $5,000 for his "Nick's Kids Foundation," which promotes and supports children, family, teacher and student causes.

Beasley Allen's managing shareholder, Tom Methvin, discusses the firm's commitment to community outreach, and its recent involvement in the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition project in Montgomery. Following the firm's motto, "helping those who need it most," Beasley Allen works not only to provide legal assistance in the courtroom, but also to provide a helping hand to those in need in our community.

This week the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued an official recall of 150,000 Yamaha Rhino ATVs. Consumers are urged to stop riding the vehicles immediately and return them to dealers so critical repairs can be made.

Next to jury selection, an attorney’s opening statement is the most important thing he or she can do to control the outcome for his or her client. In this presentation, Beasley Allen attorney Chris Glover addresses the importance of an opening statement to the jury.

Fox 6 News in Birmingham recently took a look at the issue of mortgage foreclosure, and what people can do who are facing losing their home. The story highlights the Alabama Bar Association's Mortgage Foreclosure Assistance Program, which seeks to provide timely assistance for homeowners facing foreclosure, with the ultimate goal of helping them keep their home.

Montgomery's minor league baseball team, the Montgomery Biscuits, look forward to the 2009 season beginning April 9. Attorney Jere Beasley says he hopes Montgomery continues to support the team, calling it good family fun.