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Burns, Cunningham & Mackey, P.C., Attorneys at Law
50 St. Emanuel St.
Mobile, AL 36602
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Mobile, AL 36633
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Fireworks Season and Safety
/by Billy CunninghamWe are getting ready to celebrate our nation’s birthday. we often do it with fireworks- dangerous fireworks. Last year there were some 9,800 injuries from fireworks. The American Pyrotechnics Association reports that injuries from the use of fireworks have decreased from 38.3 injuries per 100,000 pounds of fireworks in 1976 to 3.7 injuries in 2008. […]
This is a guest blog from a MD friend
/by Pete BurnsHospital reimbursement is a mysterious beast. With Medicaid, Medicare and BCBS, the hospital fills out a report that details their expenses. These reimbursing entities then evaluate cost for the hospitals and arrive at a per diem rate for patients. That means that hospitals that spend the least will be reimbursed the least. With a non-profit […]
There Is A Limit
/by Pete MackeyIn a 5-4 decision, the United States Supreme Court ruled yesterday that large contributions to a judge’s political campaign can disqualify the judge from hearing a case involving that donor. This is welcome news. Judicial campaigns have been getting more and more expensive, as well as meaner, over the past decade. The pressure on a […]
A Flame Arrester May Save Your Life
/by Pete MackeyWe love to burn trash in the South. It’s an easy way to get rid of it. In rural areas, trash service may be expensive or hard to come by. For whatever reason, it is a common occurrence down here. The easiest way to start that fire is to give the stack a good dousing […]
Powers of Attorney Can Be Used to Avoid Arbitration
/by Billy CunninghamA general power of attorney is an important document for all of us to have. It is also important to have a clause in it prohibiting arbitration agreements. A general power of attorney is very broad and provides extensive powers to the person or organization you appoint as your agent. These powers usually include: handling […]