FROM THE ALABAMA LAWYER: Closing the Gap – The Ongoing Pursuit of Justice for All
By Hilaire Armstrong and Matthew Ward What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “Justice for All”? What can you do to ensure that justice for all exists? In…
FROM THE ALABAMA LAWYER: Pig Butchering – The International Cryptocurrency Scam Costing Americans Billions
By Keith Jackson, Riley & Jackson, P.C. The confluence of seemingly disparate events in 2020 marked the onset of a new era in international cybercrime, particularly involving cryptocurrency. Beginning in 2018,…
Quality of Life, Health, and Wellness Committee: Balancing the Scales – Time Management for Alabama Lawyers During the Summer
The following submission was requested by the Alabama State Bar’s Quality of Life, Health, and Wellness Committee and is intended to assist lawyers in improving the quality of legal services…
CaseFox Now Offering Discount to Alabama State Bar Members
The Alabama State Bar is pleased to announce a valuable new benefit for members, CaseFox. CaseFox is a leading provider of legal tech software, including legal billing and case management…
2025 Legislative Update: May 9, 2025
LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY The 2025 Alabama Legislative Session is nearing completion. Days 28 and 29 took place this week, with the final legislative day scheduled for Wednesday, May 14. With time…
Honoring a Legal Giant: Fred D. Gray Statue Unveiled at Alabama State Bar
Montgomery, Ala. - On April 24, 2025, the Alabama State Bar unveiled a life-size bronze statue of legendary civil rights attorney Fred D. Gray. The ceremony drew members of the…
2025 Legislative Update: May 2, 2025
LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY The Alabama Legislature is in the final stretch of the 2025 Legislative Session. Days 26 and 27 are now complete, with three possible legislative days remaining. This week…
2025 Legislative Update: April 25, 2025
LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY The Alabama Legislature completed Days 24 and 25 of the 2025 Legislative Session this week, leaving only five possible meeting days remaining. This was a two-day session week,…
2025 Legislative Update: April 18, 2025
LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY The final weeks of the 2025 legislative session have begun. While activity has ramped up in some areas, the introduction of new bills has slowed. This was a…
2025 Legislative Update: April 11, 2025
LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY The Alabama Legislature had a busy week, meeting for three session days and holding a full slate of committee meetings on Wednesday. With 21 of the 30 allowed…