One of President Brannon Buck's initiatives this year is a focus on civility. This year, we will share content and educational material focused on the importance of professionalism and civility…
There is a new law that prosecutors and practitioners need to be aware of. On April 6, 2023, Governor Ivey signed into law Act 2023-004 which provides for a minimum mandatory term of imprisonment for those convicted of trafficking in fentanyl.
This article will reintroduce you to the Opinions Division with a comprehensive look at every stage from opinion request to published opinion.
When a prosecutor receives a case file from a law enforcement agency, he knows that for a successful prosecution he must be able to prove the elements of his case with witness or documentary evidence.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. and POINT CLEAR, Ala. – Birmingham attorney Brannon Buck has begun his term as president of the Alabama State Bar. Buck, a founding partner of Badham & Buck,…
Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient, Fred Gray, describes how his faith made his achievements as a lawyer possible.
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama State Bar announced the recipients of several awards honoring members of the legal profession as part of its annual meeting Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the…
Annual Report The Alabama State Bar’s Annual Report provides members with information and statistics related to the state bar’s mission. Reports include membership demographics, leadership lists, bar finances and statistics…
Law practice management systems have emerged as essential tools for attorneys aiming to enhance their workflow and streamline their operations. These systems are specifically designed to meet the unique needs…
You're hard at work on your brief for an Alabama court. The issue before you is governed by Alabama law, and you've just found an Alabama Supreme Court opinion that is on point. When you scroll to the bottom of the opinion, you see that in addition to the justice who authored the opinion, three justices concurred and three justices concurred in the result, while two justices dissented. So, seven concurs and two dissents, right? And with this vote line, you can now cite the opinion as the majority opinion of the court and binding precedent in Alabama, right?
