18

Aug

HGD Law Firm Strengthens Operational Excellence Through Crisp Partnership

Tzena Gauldin at the Crisp ExperienceRecently, 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...

View More

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...

View More

13

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 alleged sexual exp...

View More

13

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...

View More

13

Aug

The Tea App: From "Safety Haven" to Legal Showdown

Legal Risks for Users — Civil and Criminal LiabilityDefamation: Posting unverified or false claims—like infidelity, abuse, or criminal accusations—can lead to defamation claims if those statements damage someone's reputation. Harassment and Cyberbully...

View More

13

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...

View More

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...

View More

06

Aug

When Businesses Become Complicit: Legal Accountability in the Wake of Human Trafficking Raids

Criminal Liability for BusinessesBusinesses (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 lega...

View More

Category: Legal News


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...

View More

Categories: Announcements News


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...

View More