When Gina and Darrin Swan first laid eyes on a nearly century-old building on downtown Dothan’s South Foster Street, they knew it had to be saved. The three-story brick building, known to locals as the old Carmichael building, had been…
Consult your accountant and/or attorney on this and other major business process decisions. By Tuesday, July 23, merchants that accepted Visa and/or MasterCard between Jan. 1, 2004, and Jan. 25, 2019, can object to or exclude themselves from a class-action…
Wright’s Market in Opelika began 46 years ago as a 2,100-square-foot convenience store under a different name and a different owner, but it has always been operated by a Wright. “My dad built the original store for the (previous owner)….
By Richard I. Lehr Esq. Retaliation is the No. 1 employment claim filed throughout the United States. That is, an employee engages in what he or she believes is a protected activity, and the employer responds with adverse treatment, therefore the…
After growing up the daughter of a cotton farmer, Anna Yeager Brakefield’s plans involved anything but returning to the family farm. Upon graduation from Auburn University with a degree in graphic design, she got a job with an advertising agency…
Charlie and Sandra Wrape served 27 dinners on their first day of business. The year was 1973, and they had just opened a restaurant in a former bait shop on the shores of Wolf Bay in the tiny Baldwin County…
MONTGOMERY – It’s almost time to make back-to-school shopping plans, especially if you want to get the most bang for your buck. According to the National Retail Federation, the average household with school-age children plans to spend $696.70, the highest…
In 2012, John McElrath decided it was time to take a leap. He looked at his wife, who was holding their newborn baby, and said, “I think its time for me to quit my job and really do this.” He…
MONTGOMERY – Retail sales in Alabama experienced growth that exceeded double digits in the most recent numbers released by the Alabama Department of Revenue. Consumers spent nearly 11% more with Alabama’s retailers in April 2019 than the same month in 2018….
In the first year of their term, Alabama lawmakers elected in 2018 tackled hot-button issues in long work weeks and late-night debates. The Alabama Legislature packed much into its three-month 2019 regular session. The Legislature approved changes in unemployment compensation…