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Health and Wellness Blog: Dark Days, Dark Moods – Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Filed Under: Health & Wellness
by Frannie Hartley Horn Was there a collective groan emanating from Alabama on November 5, the day the clocks “fell back”? The thought of an early darkness falling has limited appeal to…
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ASB Building Closed Nov. 9 for Repairs
- Filed Under: Things To Know
The Alabama State Bar building will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 9, for electric repairs to be made to the building. Despite the building’s closure, the Bar remains fully functional, and all…
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Civility in the Legal Profession: A Cornerstone for Access to Justice
- Filed Under: Things To Know
As we celebrate Pro Bono Month, this week’s #ChooseCivility blog post explores the intersection of civility and access to justice. While the goal of pro bono work is to provide legal assistance…
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Alabama Bar Exam Results from July 2023 Released
- Filed Under: Things To Know
The July 2023 Alabama Bar Exam bar exam results have been released. The pass list is available here. If you took the bar exam, you can view your Alabama State Bar Exam…
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Chief Justice Tom Parker Designates October as Pro Bono Month in the Alabama Judiciary
- Filed Under: Press Releases
MONTGOMERY – Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Tom Parker issued an order designating October 2023 as Pro Bono Month in the Alabama Judiciary. His order recognizes the valuable contributions made by attorneys…
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The Connection Between Practicing Civility and Happiness
- Filed Under: Technology, Things To Know
One of President Brannon Buck’s initiatives this year is a focus on civility. This year, we will share content and educational material focused on the importance of professionalism and civility in the…
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Choose Civility – The Power of Patience and Rationality
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One of President Brannon Buck’s initiatives this year is a focus on civility. This year, we will share content and educational material focused on the importance of professionalism and civility in the…
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FROM THE ALABAMA LAWYER: Hard Time – A Return to Mandatory Minimums
Audio version available - Filed Under: The Alabama Lawyer Articles
There is a new law that prosecutors and practitioners need to be aware of. On April 6, 2023, Governor Ivey signed into law Act 2023-004 which provides for a minimum mandatory term of imprisonment for those convicted of trafficking in fentanyl.
Read MoreFROM THE ALABAMA LAWYER: A Reintroduction to the Alabama Attorney General’s Opinions Division
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This article will reintroduce you to the Opinions Division with a comprehensive look at every stage from opinion request to published opinion.
Read MoreFROM THE ALABAMA LAWYER: A Prosecutor’s Tool in Child and Protected Person Victim Cases
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When a prosecutor receives a case file from a law enforcement agency, he knows that for a successful prosecution he must be able to prove the elements of his case with witness or documentary evidence.
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