Alabama State Bar News http://www.alabar.org/rss/index.cfm http://alabar.org/favicon.ico State Bar President J. Mark White of Birmingham issued the following statement today regarding the announced decision of Alabama Supreme Court Justice Sue Bell Cobb not to run for the Democratic nomination for governor. http://www.alabar.org/media/mark-white.cfm Wedn, 01 Jul 2009 13:50:00 GMT Weathering the economic storm facing the legal profession requires making use of the full panoply of resources available to ASB members. We’ve created a Web portal called, “Resources for Tough Times,” containing links offering valuable information in seven critical areas: find or offer a new job, find new clients, get help for stress or depression, improve your practice, update your skills, stay connected and financial savings. If you are making the transition as a displaced lawyer we hope you will find this material to be of value as you seek new career opportunities. http://www.alabar.org/recession-resources/index.cfm Tues, 30 Jun 2009 15:00:00 GMT A federal program will help public interest lawyers structure their repayments and eventually win debt forgiveness. http://www.alabar.org/media/student-help.cfm Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:45:00 GMT Weekly News Digest June http://www.alabar.org/media/news_digest/in_news.cfm Thurs, 18 Jun 2009 15:00:00 GMT Are You Ready for the Leadership Forum? http://www.alabar.org/video/Leadership-Forum-Class-V.cfm Mon, 16 Jun 2009 08:00:00 GMT Weekly News Digest June http://www.alabar.org/media/news_digest/in_news.cfm Thurs, 11 Jun 2009 08:00:00 GMT Election Results 2009 http://www.alabar.org/pdf/Election-Results_2009.pdf Thurs, 04 Jun 2009 14:00:00 GMT June Weekly News Digest http://www.alabar.org/media/news_digest/in_news.cfm Thurs, 04 Jun 2009 14:00:00 GMT The Alabama State Bar today (May 8) hailed the passage of an important bill which sets minimum experience requirements for judges and is headed to Gov. Riley's office where it is expected to be signed. The legislation, which improves the administration of justice for all citizens was unanimously supported by the state bar. http://www.alabar.org/media/news/05082009_judicial-experience-bill.cfm Fri, 08 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT Legislation Tracking Report http://www.alabar.org/members/legislative-report/2009.cfm Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT Family Law Section Divorce on the Beach http://www.alabar.org/sections/familylaw/pdf/divorce-on-the-beach.pdf Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:00:00 GMT Attorney General King's response to the complaint http://www.alabar.org/media/news/04162009_attorney-general-troy-king.cfm Thurs, 16 Apr 2009 13:00:00 GMT A Legacy of Liberty http://www.alabar.org/media/news/04162009_2009-law-day.cfm Thurs, 16 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT 2009 Annual Meeting http://www.alabar.org/annualmeeting/index.cfm Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT Addendum, official online newsletter of the Alabama State Bar, is published six times a year (December, February, April, June, August, October) by The Alabama Lawyer Board of Editors, P.O. Box 4156, Montgomery 36101-4156. Contributions from members are welcomed and encouraged. Views expressed are those of the authors, not necessarily those of the board of editors, officers or board of bar commissioners of the ASB. Copyright 2009. The Alabama State Bar. All rights reserved. http://www.alabar.org/publications/addendum.cfm Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:20:00 GMT Welcome to the Alabama Law Foundation. IOLTA program Scholarships, The Cabaniss, Johnston Scholarship Fund, and Kids' Chance Scholarships. https://alfinc.org/servingForScholarships.cfm Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:20:00 GMT The Local Bar Award of Achievement recognizes local bar associations for their outstanding contributions to their communities. Awards are presented annually at the Alabama State Bar’s Annual Meeting. This year the award will be presented on Saturday morning, July 18, 2009 at 9:15 a.m. at Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Point Clear, Alabama. http://www.alabar.org/pdf/Local-Bar-Award-Achieve.pdf Fri, 06 Apr 2009 09:40:00 GMT Legislation Tracking Report http://www.alabar.org/members/legislative-report/2009.cfm Fri, 03 Apr 2009 09:00:00 GMT Vernon Z. Crawford, a Mobile lawyer who founded that city's first African American law firm and represented one of the appellants in the landmark U.S. Supreme Court libel case, Times v. Sullivan, will join three other prominent figures in the state's legal history who will be inducted into the Alabama Lawyers Hall of Fame. http://www.alabar.org/media/news/04032009_social-activists.cfm Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT Town Hall Meeting On Prosecutorial Perspectives on the Obama Justice Department Thursday, April 2, 5:00 p.m. Reception to Follow Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa http://www.alabar.org/media/obama-justice.cfm Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:12:00 GMT The Judicial Conference of the Eleventh Circuit will take place April 30 - May 2, 2009, at the Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa in Birmingham, Alabama. http://www.alabar.org/media/Circuit-Judicial-Conference.cfm Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:00:00 GMT Environmental Law Section Sandestin, Florida June 19 – 20, 2009 http://www.alabar.org/sections/environmental/2009-Enviro-Law-Section-Program.pdf Thurs, 12 Mar 2009 13:50:00 GMT Montgomery, Ala., March 11, 2009 – In response to the mortgage foreclosure crisis, the Alabama State Bar and Legal Services Alabama have joined in a unique partnership designed to assist troubled homeowners in danger of losing their homes to foreclosure http://www.alabar.org//media/news/03112009_Campaign-in-Birmingham.cfm Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:00:00 GMT Weekly News Digest http://www.alabar.org/media/news_digest/in_news.cfm Thurs, 02 Apr 2009 14:32:00 GMT Addendum, official online newsletter of the Alabama State Bar http://www.alabar.org/publications/addendum.cfm Thurs, 19 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT Online IOLTA certification is now avaliable. http://www.alabar.org/ALF/index.cfm Thurs, 19 Feb 2009 12:25:00 GMT 2008 Mandatory Assessment http://www.alabar.org/members/bar-invoice-due1.pdf Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:25:00 GMT Margaret Bush Wilson has broken many barriers as an African-American woman throughout her professional career. http://www.alabar.org/media/Pioneers-in-the-Legal-Profession-Wilson.cfm Tues, 17 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT Charles Hamilton Houston was the visionary who successfully crafted the grand strategic plan in the legal battle for racial equality in America. As a law school dean and as special counsel for the NAACP, he almost single-handedly transformed the education of African-American law students and then rigorously trained them to fight courageously for equal justice. http://www.alabar.org/media/Pioneers-in-the-Legal-Profession.cfm Wed, 04 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT With more than double the number of CLE programs and lower registration rates, including special low rates for first-time attendees, you can meet all of your CLE requirements and meet top litigators from around the country at the 2009 ABA Section of Litigation Annual Conference. http://www.abanet.org/litigation/nosearch/sac09.html Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:25:00 GMT The Young Lawyers Section has put together another fantastic seminar for 2009. The seminar will provide valuable information and practical tips for both litigation and transactional lawyers, while giving you a chance to relax and reunite with old law school friends from around the State. We have organized several events for both individuals and families. Beach parties, a golf tournament, and an evening cocktail party make the seminar a fun and inexpensive way to knock out some CLE credits and kick off the summer! http://www.alabar.org/sections/younglawyers/Sandestin-Seminar-09.pdf Thurs, 22 Jan 2009 16:56:00 GMT When? - June 4-6, 2009, Where? - Bayside Inn, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, Destin, Florida, What? - Divorce on the Beach provides12 hours of great CLE, including your one hour of ethics CLE in one of the most beautiful settings on the Gulf coast. Relax and unwind along the beautiful beaches, swim or fish in the emerald green Gulf of Mexico waters, bring your golf clubs or tennis racquet, or just bring a good book and relax by the pool. http://www.alafamlaw.org/divorce.php Thurs, 22 Jan 2009 16:56:00 GMT The impact of public corruption extends far beyond the courthouse. The U.S. Government Accountability Office estimates that at least 10 percent of the funding for federal government programs is lost to public corruption and government fraud every year. The U.S. Department of Justice considers the investigation and prosecution of public corruption to be one of its top priorities, with recent investigations having resulted in charges and convictions of federal officials in all branches of government, as well as against numerous state and local officials. http://www.alabar.org/banners/links/2009springconference-4.pdf Mon, 19 Jan 2009 14:56:00 GMT ABA TECHSHOW 2009 offers a range of registration options to fit your needs and budget. Attend the whole event or just a singleday. Come alone or bring up to 10 people with you at a substantial discount. American Bar Association members, ABA Law Practice Management Section members, and members of Event Promoter organizations receive discounts on Full Conference registration. http://www.abanet.org/techshow/register/ Mon, 19 Jan 2009 14:56:00 GMT Montgomery, Ala., January 5, 2009 – 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 V of its Leadership Forum. http://www.alabar.org/media/news/01052009_annual-leadership-forum.cfm Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:56:00 GMT Weekly News Digest http://www.alabar.org/media/news_digest/in_news.cfm Thurs, 22 Jan 2009 14:56:00 GMT