Class Actions Law Blog

After the Ruling – Where Occupational Tax Relief StandsAlabama Class Action Lawyers - Hill Turner, LLC

Following the unanimous opinion of the Alabama Supreme Court in the Jefferson County occupational tax case, many questions remain.  First, how much money is due to be refunded to the... Read More

Where Do the Bond Swaps Fit In?Alabama Class Action Law Firm - Hill Turner

On Friday, July 17, 2009, the special masters appointed by Federal Judge David Proctor in the sewer bond litigation filed their final report.  On page 4 of the report, the special masters state, “Although related to the [sewer] Warrants, these Swap Agreements are general obligations of the County, and, unlike the Warrants, are not secured by the System... Read More

The Dangers of E-CigarettesAlabama Class Action Attorneys - Hill Turner

On July 22, 2009, the FDA announced findings of carcinogens and other toxic chemicals in e-cigarettes.  The text of the FDA announcement and a link to the MedWatch report follows.  Parents should be particularly wary of these tobacco alternatives finding their way into the hands of... Read More

As the parties to the lawsuit over the Jefferson County occupational tax complete their final submissions to the Alabama Supreme Court,... Read More

Seeds of a Financial Crisis – Beyond the Occupational Tax

Alabama Class Action Lawyer - Hill Turner

July 16, 2009, was a very busy day in the financial crisis currently facing Jefferson County.  First, Jefferson County Circuit Judge Joseph Boohaker ordered the Jefferson County Commission to reinstate funds to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Departmen... Read More