Alabama State Bar News http://www.alabar.org/rss/index.cfm http://alabar.org/favicon.ico Weekly News Digest http://www.alabar.org/media/news_digest/in_news.cfm Thurs, 8 July 2010 13:58:00 GMT The Alabama State Bar is pleased to host the 42nd annual meeting of the Southern Conference of Bar Presidents. Also known as the Heart of Dixie, Alabama's history is attracting more and more visitors to the south as the 30th largest state. We’re famous for traditional southern charm and the setting for this year’s meeting at Point Clear, on Mobile Bay, offers a dramatic departure from standard Gulf Coast resorts. http://www.alabar.org/scbp/index.cfm Thurs, 15 June 2010 13:58:00 GMT The Alabama Access to Justice Commission announces a new partnership with the Alabama Department of Human Resources to assist foster parents in filing petitions to adopt children. http://www.alabar.org/media/news/helping-foster-children.cfm Thurs, 15 June 2010 13:58:00 GMT Due to the great response the Sandestin® Golf and Beach Resort has received from the Alabama State Bar membership, our room block has sold out! http://www.alabar.org/media/06232010_Annual-Meeting-Housing.cfm Thurs, 20 June 2010 13:58:00 GMT Gulf Coast residents need to be alert to possible illegal activities being conducted by out-of-state claims adjusters. In some reported cases, these adjusters are offering to settle damage claims related to the BP oil spill. http://www.alabar.org/media/news/06112010_warning-to-gulf-coast.cfm Fri, 11 May 2010 13:58:00 GMT Weekly News Digest http://www.alabar.org/media/news_digest/in_news.cfm Thurs, 13 May 2010 13:58:00 GMT The Alabama State Bar is providing information to Gulf Coast residents about protecting their legal rights in light of the BP Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion and subsequent oil spill. Of particular concern to the bar are complaints regarding potential unethical behavior and improper client solicitation. http://www.alabar.org/media/news/05112010_alerts-gulf-coast.cfm Tues, 11 May 2010 09:15:00 GMT Montgomery, Ala., April 19, 2010 – As the nation celebrates Law Week, Alabama students shared their thoughts on this year's theme: "And Justice for All" through creative expressions of art and the imagery of the written word. http://www.alabar.org/media/news/04192010_Law-Day-Poster_EssayWinners.cfm Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:33:00 GMT Weekly Legislative Report http://www.alabar.org/members/legislative-report/2010.cfm Mon, 19 Apr 2010 10:33:00 GMT Weekly Legislative Report http://www.alabar.org/members/legislative-report/2010.cfm Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:33:00 GMT Weekly News Digest http://www.alabar.org/media/news_digest/in_news.cfm Thurs, 08 Apr 2010 13:58:00 GMT Weekly Legislative Report http://www.alabar.org/members/legislative-report/2010.cfm Mon, 29 Feb 2010 10:33:00 GMT Weekly News Digest http://www.alabar.org/media/news_digest/in_news.cfm Thurs, 25 Mar 2010 14:58:00 GMT 2010 Application for Local Bar Award of Achievement http://www.alabar.org/pdf/2010/Local-Bar-Award-of-Achievement-2010.pdf Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:00:00 GMT Alabama State Bar 2010 Annual Meeting, Tuesday, July 13 - Sunday, July 18, 2010, Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin Beach and Golf Resort http://www.alabar.org/annualmeeting/img_2010/Sandestin-Housing-Request-Form2010.pdf Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT Montgomery, Ala., February 25, 2010 – A new book, "From Power to Service: The Story of Lawyers in Alabama," tracing the history of the legal profession in the Yellowhammer state, has been published by the Alabama State Bar. The $40 commemorative book chronicles the story of lawyers in the state's developing history. http://www.alabar.org/media/news/02252010_Book-Recounts-History.cfm Fri, 25 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT The Bankruptcy and Commerical Law Section of the Alabama State Bar has planned a great bankruptcy program for the 2010 Bankruptcy at the Beach Seminar set for May 21-23. Nationally recognized keynote speakers include Paul Singerman, Shareholder, Berger Singerman (commerical chapter 11 topics); and U.S. Bankruptcy Judge William Houston Brown, retired, Western District of Tennessee (consumer chapter 7 and 13 topics). Local speakers include Tony McLain, General Counsel, Alabama State Bar (ethics); Larry Vincent, Partner, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP (UCC Update), and our state bankruptcy judges (all topics). http://www.alabar.org/sections/bankruptcy/2010-bankruptcy-at-beach.pdf Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT INVITATION FOR SERVICE FROM ALYCE M. SPRUELL PRESIDENT-ELECT: We want very much in the upcoming year to broaden participation in bar activities. If you would like to serve our profession in a volunteer capacity, please choose a committee in which you are interested. The Alabama State Bar needs you and will try hard to involve you in an area of your interest. http://www.alabar.org/sections/CommPreferenceForm-2010-2011.pdf Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT Weekly Legislative Report February 22, 2010 http://www.alabar.org/members/legislative-report/2010.cfm Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:20:00 GMT Weekly Legislative Report February 16, 2010 http://www.alabar.org/members/legislative-report/2010.cfm Mon, 16 Feb 2010 13:20:00 GMT Huntsville, Ala., February 3, 2010 – Fighting your way through the legal system is difficult enough for those with social and economic capital. But for Alabama's poor and disadvantaged, it can be an impossible and demoralizing task. http://www.alabar.org/media/news/02032010_Fill-Justice-Gap.cfm Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:20:00 GMT Weekly Legislative Report February 01, 2010 http://www.alabar.org/members/legislative-report/2010.cfm Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:20:00 GMT State Bar President Thomas J. Methvin of Montgomery issued the following statement concerning the proposed cutbacks in the judiciary budget: "The Executive Branch of our state government has asked the Judicial Branch to accept a substantial budget cut, even though no proration has been declared. If the Judicial Branch acquiesced to such a request, it would have had to lay off more than 200 employees just to survive the first quarter of the current fiscal year. Such drastic cuts would have a detrimental effect on access to justice to all citizens of this state." http://www.alabar.org/media/news/01282010_Access-to-Justice.cfm Thurs, 28 Jan 2010 16:58:00 GMT Weekly News Digest January 28, 2010 http://www.alabar.org/media/news_digest/in_news.cfm Thurs, 28 Jan 2010 14:58:00 GMT This is a professional position involving the tasks assigned by the VLP Director. It requires the ability to independently interview clients and identify potential legal issues. The majority of the Intake Specialists job will be client intake... http://www.alabar.org/jobs/01252010_Job-Description_Intake-Paralegal.pdf Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:20:00 GMT Weekly Legislative Report January 25, 2010 http://www.alabar.org/members/legislative-report/2010.cfm Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:20:00 GMT Weekly News Digest January 14, 2010 http://www.alabar.org/media/news_digest/in_news.cfm Thurs, 14 Jan 2010 11:20:00 GMT Montgomery, Ala., January 11, 2010 -- As the state Legislature prepares for the 2010 legislative session, the Alabama State Bar today called on state lawmakers to provide greater access to the justice system for those living in poverty and to protect the independence of the judiciary, according to President Thomas J. Methvin http://www.alabar.org/media/news/01112010_State-Bar-Legis.cfm Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:20:00 GMT Weekly News Digest January 2010 http://www.alabar.org/media/news_digest/in_news.cfm Thurs, 6 Jan 2010 14:20:00 GMT Recognizing that young attorneys have a vital stake in the future of the state's communities, both as policymakers and in their profession, the Alabama State Bar has announced the 30 lawyers selected for Class VI of its Leadership Forum. http://www.alabar.org/media/news/01052010_leadership-forum.cfm Tues, 5 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMT