New National Research Study on Lawyer Well-Being Underway
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The Alabama State Bar is participating in a new national research initiative focused on the mental health and well-being of lawyers. This project is a collaboration between the American Bar Association’s Commission…
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Phishing Alert: Scam Emails Claiming to Be from Executive Director Terri Lovell
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The Alabama State Bar has received reports of fraudulent emails that went out earlier today impersonating Executive Director Terri Lovell. This scam also appears to be impacting bar associations throughout the country.
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Your Guide to Alabama’s Updated Lawyer Advertising Rules
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On May 13, 2025, the Supreme Court of Alabama issued an order adopting significant amendments to the Alabama Rules of Professional Conduct related to lawyer advertising. These changes, which take effect January…
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FROM THE ALABAMA LAWYER: Transatlantic Tariffs – A European Customs Perspective on Trade Measures Between the U.S. and the EU
- Filed Under: The Alabama Lawyer Articles
By Bernd J. Fehn, Karsten Fehn, Markus Bitzer* This article outlines recent developments in customs and tariff policies between the European Union (“EU”) and the United States, highlighting the legal framework of…
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FROM THE ALABAMA LAWYER: The Art of Disclosure Statements
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By Louisa Weiss Disclosure statements allow a federal judge to perform a disqualification analysis and to determine whether a case has been properly filed in federal court; thus, they are of utmost…
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FROM THE ALABAMA LAWYER: Duties of a Nation – The Legal and Economic Life of American Tariffs
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By John Howard When Americans think of tariffs today, they often picture trade wars, pricey foreign goods, political brinkmanship, or enigmatic World Trade Organization (“WTO”) disputes. But for most of U.S. history,
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FROM THE ALABAMA LAWYER: Closing the Gap – The Ongoing Pursuit of Justice for All
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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 2025, it…
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FROM THE ALABAMA LAWYER: Pig Butchering – The International Cryptocurrency Scam Costing Americans Billions
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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, the Chinese…
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Quality of Life, Health, and Wellness Committee: Balancing the Scales – Time Management for Alabama Lawyers During the Summer
- Filed Under: Health & Wellness
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 and improving…
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CaseFox Now Offering Discount to Alabama State Bar Members
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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 software. This…
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