Alabama’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…
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False 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…
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Decatur 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…
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Legal 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…
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Alabama’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…
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Alabama 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…
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Alabama 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…
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Alabama 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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School Bus Safety: Legal Implications of Recent Mobile County, AL Crash
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…
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Deadly Family Dispute in Hoover, AL: Legal Implications for Alabama Families
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…
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