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Passing the Torch: New Marshal Installed at Alabama Supreme Court
- Filed Under: Courts, Press Releases
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – In a packed Courtroom at the Supreme Court of Alabama on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, a historic “passing of the torch” ceremony was held to swear-in the Thirteenth Marshal…
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Megan Hughes Joins Alabama State Bar Communications Department
- Filed Under: Press Releases
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Megan G. Hughes, APR, has joined the Alabama State Bar as Outreach and Content Manager. She’ll manage the bar’s content-related assets and outreach efforts and assist Director of Communications…
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2020 Legislative Update: Week One
- Filed Under: Legislative Updates
Legislative Tracking The Alabama State Bar provides a tracking report concerning pending legislation that may be of interest to our members. You can find our updated bill tracking spreadsheet here. We also…
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Office Lighting: Beyond Energy Efficiency
- Filed Under: Health & Wellness
By Elizabeth A. Eiland, Beasley Allen Law Firm Numerous studies confirm that natural light in the workplace leads to better sleep, improved memory, faster reflexes, and better communication skills (among other benefits). It’s likely…
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Military Spouse Exception Approved by Supreme Court
- Filed Under: Press Releases
MONTGOMERY – A rule change took effect Jan. 30, 2020, removing a major barrier for spouses of military personnel who wish to practice law in Alabama. The Supreme Court of Alabama, recognizing…
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Stacey Moseley Promoted to Disciplinary Clerk in the Office of General Counsel
- Filed Under: Press Releases
Stacey Moseley, Disciplinary Clerk for the Office of General Counsel MONTGOMERY – The Alabama State Bar is pleased to announce Stacey Moseley has been promoted to Disciplinary Clerk in the Office of…
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Girl Scouts Patch Honors Women’s Suffrage Centennial
- Filed Under: Press Releases
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – As we approach the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote in Alabama, Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama (GSNCA) is excited to announce a new patch program and partnership…
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Why Yoga Is a Perfect Practice for Practicing Lawyers
- Filed Under: Health & Wellness
By: Calle Mendenhall, Farris, Riley & Pitt For most of us, finding an hour or two in our day to squeeze in any form of physical activity, let alone finding time to separate…
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Walk by Faith: A ‘So Long’ to ALAP Director Robert Thornhill
- Filed Under: The Alabama Lawyer
(L to R) Shannon Knight, Robert Thornhill and Joycelyn Hill By Phillip McCallum, Executive Director of the Alabama State Bar For the past seven years, the Alabama State bar has been blessed…
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The Health Benefits of Time in Nature
- Filed Under: Health & Wellness
Most outdoors enthusiasts intuitively recognize that spending time in nature offers a variety of health benefits – from improved emotional outlook to feeling more energetic—even if they aren’t aware of the science…
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