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Health and Wellness: The Health Benefits of Volunteerism

- 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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Alabama State Bar Announces Members of Leadership Forum Class 18

- Filed Under: Press Releases

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama State Bar announced the lawyers selected for Leadership Forum Class 18. Leadership Forum is honored as a dynamic and highly effective program for nurturing and developing leadership skills…

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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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Salute to Veterans 2023

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In honor of Veterans Day each year, we asked our members who have served and continue to serve in the military to share photos and stories. Thank you for your service and…

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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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FROM THE ALABAMA LAWYER: “Throw Me a Lifeline!” – The Survivor Benefit Plan Open Season

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Attorneys who handle divorce cases will sometimes encounter a military divorce settlement. An often-overlooked aspect of the pension divisions is the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) – a survivor annuity for the former spouse. This article deals with retrieving a potentially overlooked death benefit, and how to apply for SBP coverage.

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FROM THE ALABAMA LAWYER: An Overview of the 2023 Amendments to the Alabama Rules of Evidence

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On March 3, 2023, the Alabama Supreme Court approved two amendments to the Alabama Rules of Evidence that became effective May 1, 2023.[1]

First, an amendment to Rule 404(b) significantly changed (and increased) the prosecution’s burden to provide notice of “other acts” evidence offered against the criminally accused.

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Gov. Ivey Proclaims October 2023 Pro Bono Month in Alabama

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Governor Kay Ivey has proclaimed October 2022 “Pro Bono Month” in Alabama. The Alabama State Bar’s annual celebration, which officially kicks off Saturday, October 1, is a statewide effort to connect pro bono providers and attorneys across Alabama. It also is an opportunity to showcase the incredible difference that pro bono lawyers make to our state, to our system of justice, to our communities, and most of all, to the clients they serve.

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2022-2023 Section Annual Reports

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View Annual Reports here.

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Civility in the Legal Profession: A Cornerstone for Access to Justice

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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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