A recent Alabama Supreme Court ruling reinforces legal protections for healthcare providers during the pandemic, highlighting the challenges families face when seeking accountability for COVID-era medical care. Case Background In a decision with far-reaching implications for Alabama families affected by COVID-19, the Supreme Court of Alabama has ruled in favor of a hospital’s immunity from…
A recent Alabama Supreme Court ruling highlights the critical importance of understanding patient responsibilities in medical care and the legal concept of contributory negligence in Alabama personal injury cases. Case Background In a significant medical malpractice ruling, the Supreme Court of Alabama has reversed a lower court’s decision that had granted a new trial in…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…