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
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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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2025 Legislative Update: May 9, 2025
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LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY The 2025 Alabama Legislative Session is nearing completion. Days 28 and 29 took place this week, with the final legislative day scheduled for Wednesday, May 14. With time running out,
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Honoring a Legal Giant: Fred D. Gray Statue Unveiled at Alabama State Bar
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Montgomery, Ala. – On April 24, 2025, the Alabama State Bar unveiled a life-size bronze statue of legendary civil rights attorney Fred D. Gray. The ceremony drew members of the legal community,
Read More2025 Legislative Update: May 2, 2025
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LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY The Alabama Legislature is in the final stretch of the 2025 Legislative Session. Days 26 and 27 are now complete, with three possible legislative days remaining. This week included two…
Read MoreQuality of Life, Health, and Wellness Committee: Sans Alcohol
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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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