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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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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Alabama Bar Exam Results from July 2023 Released
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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
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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
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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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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
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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.
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