Posts by Luke Williams
Key Alabama Property Law Changes: What Every Property Owner Should Know
Recent court decisions have dramatically altered the landscape of property law in Alabama, affecting everything from joint property ownership to tax sale redemptions. These changes could significantly impact your rights as a property owner, your estate planning strategy, and even how you navigate real estate transactions. Home Equity Protection: A Constitutional Victory In a landmark…
Read MoreHeroic Grandfather’s Final Act: Alabama Drowning Incident Highlights Water Safety Concerns
A vacation to Alabama’s Gulf Coast turned tragic on October 9, 2024, when 75-year-old Charles “Chuck” Graves suffered a fatal heart attack moments after rescuing his 5-year-old grandson from dangerous currents off Dauphin Island. This heartbreaking incident highlights both the heroism of a devoted grandfather and important safety considerations for Alabama beachgoers. The Incident According…
Read MoreAlabama’s New Adoption Law: How HB 101 Will Save Prospective Parents Time and Money
In a significant development for Alabama families looking to adopt, House Bill 101 (HB 101) has been unanimously approved by the state legislature and signed into law by Governor Kay Ivey. This landmark legislation represents the first major update to Alabama’s adoption laws in nearly three decades and aims to simplify and modernize a process…
Read MoreFalse Arrest in Tuscaloosa: Understanding Your Rights When Law Enforcement Makes a Mistake
In a case that raises serious questions about police procedures and civil rights in Alabama, a Tuscaloosa resident has come forward with a disturbing account of being wrongfully arrested at his home while his young child watched. Ty Bright, a social work graduate from the University of Alabama who works for the court magistrate’s office…
Read MoreDecatur Officer’s Murder Trial Raises Questions About Property Rights and Self-Defense in Alabama
In a case that has captured statewide attention and sparked community protests, Morgan County Circuit Court Judge Charles Elliott is currently weighing a decision that could have far-reaching implications for property rights and self-defense laws across Alabama. The murder trial of Decatur police officer Mac Marquette, 25, charged in the fatal shooting of Steve Perkins…
Read MoreLegal Implications of the Florence Bank Robbery: Understanding Bystander Rights in Alabama
In a tragic turn of events that unfolded in Florence, Alabama, a bank robbery suspect was killed and two others were injured during an exchange of gunfire on March 19, 2025. The incident raises important questions about personal injury rights and legal responsibilities when innocent bystanders are caught in dangerous situations. According to the Alabama…
Read MoreAlabama’s New Paid Parental Leave Law: What It Means for Families and Employment Rights
In a landmark move for family rights in Alabama, state lawmakers have approved a bipartisan bill that will provide paid parental leave to teachers and state employees for the first time in the state’s history. This legislative victory signals a significant shift in employment rights and family law that could have far-reaching implications for Alabama…
Read MoreAlabama Murder Case Highlights Estate Planning Implications for Violent Family Tragedies
A shocking murder case in rural Alabama has sent ripples through both the legal community and families across the state, while raising profound questions about estate planning in cases of family violence. On January 28, 2025, Michael McKenzie, 72, and Darla McKenzie, 68, both retired attorneys with distinguished careers, were found fatally shot in Etowah…
Read MoreAlabama Supreme Court Ruling Strengthens Workers’ Rights in Construction Injury Cases
In a significant decision that could reshape how construction site injuries are litigated in Alabama, the state’s Supreme Court has overturned a directed verdict that dismissed a concrete finisher’s negligence claim against a subcontractor. The November 8, 2024, ruling in Marina v. Bama Reinforcing, LLC reinforces the rights of injured workers and clarifies the standards…
Read MoreAlabama Tornado Destroys Homes & Lives—Critical Legal Steps for Victims
A powerful EF-2 tornado that struck Winterboro, Alabama, on March 15, 2025, has left behind extensive damage to public buildings, private property, and critical infrastructure. The storm, which was powerful enough to lift a school bus onto the roof of Winterboro High School’s gymnasium, offers important lessons about disaster preparedness and highlights critical legal considerations…
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