Changing Coming to vLex Fastcase, Free Benefit for Alabama Lawyers
- Filed Under: Press Releases
The Alabama State Bar has offered Fastcase legal research as a benefit to members since 2020. Recently Fastcase merged with international legal research provider vLex. This merger resulted in an enhanced and…
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Gov. Ivey Proclaims October 2024 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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North Carolina Issues ‘Katrina Order,’ Inviting Alabama Lawyers to Offer Pro Bono Services Following Hurricane’s Impact
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In the wake of severe flooding caused by Hurricane Helene, the North Carolina State Bar has urgently called for legal support to assist those affected in the North Carolina mountains. The storm,
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Job Announcement: Alabama Lawyer Assistance Program Director
- Filed Under: Things To Know
The Alabama State Bar (ASB) is seeking a qualified individual to serve as the director of the Alabama Lawyer Assistance Program. The successful candidate will oversee the statewide program, ensuring that Alabama…
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Announcing Free Trust & Billing Software for ASB Members
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As a member of the Alabama State Bar, you now have access to a game-changing, exclusive benefit. Starting Sept. 23, 2024, every member of the Alabama State Bar can enjoy FREE access to…
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Introducing Your New Health Benefit with BetterHelp
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The increasing demands and pressures of our profession has made it critical for lawyers to take care of their mental health to maintain fitness to provide the services their clients need. While…
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Alabama State Bar Partners with PracticePanther to Offer Exclusive Member Discount
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The Alabama State Bar is excited to introduce a valuable new member benefit partnership with PracticePanther, the industry-leading, all-in-one legal practice management software. Alabama State Bar members are now eligible to receive…
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Health and Wellness: Social Wellness and the Importance of Your Circle
- 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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From Complexity to Clarity: Alabama Courts Adopt Singular Pagination for Appellate Filings
- Filed Under: The Alabama Lawyer Articles
Preparing an appellate brief can be a challenging endeavor, requiring not only a persuasive legal argument with accurate citations but also adherence to specific formatting rules and requirements. One such rule, the dual pagination requirement using both Roman and Arabic numerals, has long been a staple in Alabama appellate practice as well as a pain sometimes for attorneys and their support staff when formatting a brief.
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Demopolis Attorney Taylor T. “Tom” Perry, Jr. Installed as 149th President of the Alabama State Bar
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Tom Perry stands alongside his wife and children as he is sworn into office by Chief Justice Tom Parker. MONTGOMERY, Ala. – At its annual meeting on June 29, 2024, the Alabama…
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