An investigation into a Mobile County, AL school bus accident that injured six students has revealed alarming details about the driver’s history and the circumstances leading to the crash. The February 12 incident has sparked concerns about transportation safety protocols and raised important questions about liability in cases involving school transportation accidents. The Incident According…
In a tragic event that has shaken the Hoover community, a family dispute turned deadly when 40-year-old Jonathan Arthur Barclay allegedly shot and killed his 55-year-old sister, Rosalind Barclay, on March 15, 2025. The incident, which took place outside Jonathan’s residence on Jasmine Way in an otherwise quiet neighborhood, raises important considerations about family disputes…
“Yellowstone” actress Barret Swatek is trading island paradise for Alabama pastures as she prepares to return to her Southern roots. The Alabama native and her husband, retired hedge-fund manager Adam Weiss, have placed their sprawling Maui estate on the auction block as they plan their return to Alabama. The couple’s decision highlights a trend seen…
In a significant transition for one of Alabama’s most important elder law and disability planning resources, Alabama Family Trust (AFT) has announced key changes to its leadership structure following the passing of its former board president. Leadership Transition at Alabama Family Trust Clayton Davis, who served as President of the AFT Board of Directors since…
New legislation introduced in the Alabama Legislature aims to fundamentally reshape how courts determine child custody arrangements, potentially affecting thousands of Alabama families navigating the divorce process each year. Proposed Changes to Alabama Custody Law House Bill 229, titled “The Best Interest of the Child Protection Act 2025,” was introduced on February 15, 2025, by…
When Kandace Brown received a jury summons, she faced an impossible choice. Brown’s daughter Parker would only feed directly from her mother—a common situation for many breastfeeding infants. Despite explaining her circumstances and submitting the proper exemption forms, county officials denied her request for accommodation. “The only way she will eat is by me,” Brown…
The case began in 2021, when Felicia Burdick-Aysenne and Scott Aysenne filed a lawsuit against the Mobile-based Center for Reproductive Medicine. The couple alleged wrongful death and negligence after a patient at the hospital housing the clinic gained unauthorized access to the cryogenic embryo storage area, removed several embryos, and dropped them on the floor,…
A powerful new documentary is shining a spotlight on conditions within Alabama’s prison system, raising significant questions about civil rights, constitutional protections, and legal accountability in the state’s correctional facilities. The Documentary’s Revelations “The Alabama Solution,” directed by Andrew Jarecki and Charlotte Kaufman, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 2025. The film…
After a lengthy legal battle spanning six years, the family of an Alabama man killed by police will receive a $750,000 settlement. The agreement resolves a federal civil rights lawsuit following a jury’s initial award of $4.5 million nearly a year ago. Case Background On June 15, 2019, Birmingham police officer Aric Mitchell attempted to…
The mother of a 16-year-old boy has filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Mobile and police officers involved in a fatal no-knock raid that took place in November 2023. The case highlights growing concerns about police tactics in Alabama and raises important questions about accountability in wrongful death situations. The Incident…