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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…