On March 23, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court in a unanimous opinion ruled that in lawsuits claiming racial discrimination in violation of 42 U.S.C. § 1981 that plaintiffs have to plead and prove that the wrongful action by the defendant would not have occurred “but-for” the plaintiff’s race. Comcast Corp. v. National Association of African American-Owned… Read More
Archives for March 2020
COVID-19 update
To our clients, friends, industry, and community: While the COVID-19 (the “Virus”) continues to affect our local communities, businesses, schools, daily life, and people of the world, Vernis & Bowling remains fully operational, but cautious. We are proactively taking preventative measures to promote the safety of our employees while continuing to provide services without disruption… Read More
Celebration of Women’s History Month
Arabella Mansfield (1846-1911), was America’s First Female Attorney (read more about Arabella Mansfield here) . In celebration of Women’s History Month, Vernis & Bowling recognizes our 41 female attorneys including our female Managing Attorneys and Department Heads. Vernis & Bowling’s Female Managing Attorneys and Department Heads About Arabella Mansfield Arabella Mansfield (1846 – 1911), was born Belle Aurelia Babb on a… Read More
John McClurkin selected as recommended Alabama attorney by The Construction Lawyers
The Construction Lawyers has selected John McClurkin, Managing Attorney of the firm’s Mobile, AL office, to be its exclusive recommended attorney in Alabama. Click here to view profile