19
Aug
HGD Partner Anna Carroll to Lead CLE for NBI on Trial Advocacy Skills
Why These Topics Matter Motions in Limine: These pretrial motions shape what evidence a jury will see and hear, often setting the tone for the entire trial. Mastering the craft of drafting and arguing them can provide a decisive advantage. Attacking Defense Closing Arguments: Th...
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18
Aug
Negligent Supervision and Student Harm: When Can You Sue a School?
Physical and emotional harm in schools often comes down to one word: supervision. Whether it's bullying, physical assault, or preventable incidents during recess or dismissal, schools are responsible for maintaining a safe environment. In Alabama, schools and their st...
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Aug
HGD Law Firm Strengthens Operational Excellence Through Crisp Partnership
Tzena Gauldin at the Crisp Experience Recently, Firm Administrator Tzena Gauldin attended the Crisp Experience workshop on Operations and Risk Management in Atlanta. Led by Crisp's Event Operations Manager and members of the Crisp Executive Coach team, the program brought t...
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Aug
Trial Expertise Meets CLE — Steve Heninger to Speak for NBI
Steve Heninger brings over four decades of litigation experience, serving as a founding partner at HGD and holding an impressive academic and professional record. A summa cum laude graduate of Cumberland School of Law, he served as a Lieutenant in the U. S. Army and as Brigade Leg...
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Aug
When Sextortion Goes Too Far: The Legal Toll of a Teen’s Tragic Loss
Tragically, similar heartbreaking suicides have occurred in other sextortion cases, including a Michigan teen, Jordan DeMay, and a California teen, Ryan Last—both targeted in international sextortion rings. Criminal and Civil Liability: Who Can Be Held Accountable? Cr...
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Aug
Uncovering the Truth: The Bibb County Sex Trafficking Case and What It Means for Justice in Alabama
What Happened in Bibb County? Law enforcement recently uncovered an underground bunker on private property in Bibb County where multiple individuals were reportedly held against their will and trafficked. The situation involved not only physical confinement but also alleged sexua...
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12
Aug
Playground & School Grounds Injuries: Legal Insight for Parents
Recess and after-school play are meant to be safe and fun—but when schools fail to maintain equipment or supervise students properly, serious injuries can happen. These cases often fall under premises liability or negligent supervision, and they require specialized legal ha...
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Aug
When Businesses Become Complicit: Legal Accountability in the Wake of Human Trafficking Raids
1. Criminal Liability for Businesses Businesses (or their owners, operators, or managers) may face criminal charges if: They knowingly transport, harbor, or facilitate the entry of individuals into the US illegally. They force, coerce or exploit labor in ways that meet the legal...
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05
Aug
Caroline Hollingsworth Graduates from Leadership Hoover Class of 2025
Caroline Hollingsworth graduated from the Leadership Hoover program in May 2025 as a proud member of the Class of 2025. The graduation ceremony recognized a dynamic group of professionals who dedicated the past year to cultivating leadership skills, building meaningful relationsh...
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04
Aug
School Bus Accidents: Who’s Responsible When a Child Gets Hurt?
Depending on the facts, multiple parties may be liable: the bus company, a third-party driver, or even the school district itself. How We Help: Rapid response: We gather transportation logs, maintenance records, and video footage. Legal insight: We know how to ...
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01
Aug
Erik Heninger Named to 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers List
At Heninger Garrison Davis, we believe that great lawyering is more than just talent—it's about character, commitment, and consistency. That’s why we’re proud to announce that our own Erik Heninger has been named to the prestigious 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leadi...
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01
Aug
Back to School, Back to Safety: The Hidden Dangers of Hot Vehicles
A Preventable Tragedy Every year, an average of 38 children die in the U. S. from heatstroke after being left in a vehicle. In many cases, the driver is a caregiver or school transport operator who becomes distracted or misremembers a routine. Whether it's a quick stop or an...
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