Chief Justice Authorizes Local Court Closures Ahead of Hurricane Isaias
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Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Sarah H. Stewart issued an administrative order Thursday, October 8, authorizing presiding circuit judges across the state to close courts and judicial branch offices in their respective…
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New Lawyer Mental Health Study Reveals High Rates of Burnout and Stress
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A newly published national study offers an updated and expanded look at mental health, burnout, alcohol use and workplace pressures within the legal profession. The study, When Demands Equal Distress: An Updated…
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Admission Ceremony Registration | Oct. 29 in Montgomery
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Registration is now open for the 2026 Alabama State Bar Admission Ceremony. The Young Lawyers’ Section of the Alabama State Bar will host the formal Admission Ceremony on Thursday, October 29, 2026,
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Montgomery Attorney George R. Parker Assumes Office as Alabama State Bar President-Elect
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POINT CLEAR, Ala. — Montgomery attorney George R. Parker assumed office as president-elect of the Alabama State Bar during the Grand Convocation, the closing event of the Bar’s 2026 Annual Meeting held…
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Jana Russell Garner Installed as 151st President of the Alabama State Bar
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Jana Russell Garner, a solo practitioner with offices in Selma and Tuscaloosa, was installed as the 151st president of the Alabama State Bar during the Grand Convocation, the closing event of the Bar’s 2026 Annual Meeting held July 15-18, 2026. Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Sarah H. Stewart administered the oath of office.
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Alabama State Bar Announces New Member Benefit and Discount with Lawcus
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The Alabama State Bar announces the addition of Lawcus as a new member benefit provider. Lawcus is an all-in-one legal practice management software for law firms. Through this member benefit program, Alabama…
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Alabama State Bar Announces New Member Benefit: Permanent Life Insurance with Long-Term Care Protection Available to Members & Spouses
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The Alabama State Bar is pleased to announce a new member benefit available to members and their spouses: permanent life insurance with long-term care protection designed to help safeguard your financial future…
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2026 Legislative Update: April 10, 2026
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LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY The Alabama Legislature closed out the 2026 Legislative Session this week. It was a 3-day week, with full calendars on all three days and lengthy debates. All 30 of the…
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Reappointment Notice: U.S. Magistrate Judge Stephen Michael Doyle, Middle District of Alabama
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The current term of office of United States Magistrate Judge Stephen Michael Doyle of Montgomery, Alabama, is due to expire on January 6, 2027. The United States District Court for the Middle…
Read More2026 Legislative Update: March 13, 2026
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LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY The ninth week of the Alabama Legislature’s 2026 session was an industrious one. There were three session days this week, bringing the total of days completed to 22 of the allotted 30. A…
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