2016 Regular Session Wrap-Up - Alabama Retail Association

More than half the state under a winter state of emergency

In anticipation of ice, snow, sleet and freezing rain as well as prolonged freezing temperatures, Gov. Kay Ivey declared a state of emergency in 37 Alabama counties as of 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9. Governor’s Proclamation The counties covered by…

November spending up 3%; Alabama’s total holiday spending may exceed last year’s

Through November, holiday spending in Alabama is on track to slightly exceed last year’s $18.5 billion. November taxed sales grew 3.3% over November 2023. Alabamians spent 2.8% more during November and December 2023 than they did during the same period…

2025 EMPLOYMENT LAW FORECAST: Don’t expect friendlier litigation climate in 2025

By Whitney R. Brown, Esq. Despite Republicans’ tremendously successful 2024 U.S. elections, the change in administration and majority won’t translate to a friendlier litigation climate for employers any time soon. More minor employment decisions can be challenged. In 2024, the…