More legal delays in Alabama’s medical marijuana process
It will be at least late April before companies can start production, and even that seems unlikely.
Courts
Former sheriff’s deputy pleads guilty to federal civil rights offense for excessive force
Blake Hicks, 33, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to depriving an arrestee of his civil rights.
March 7, 2024
Gov. Ivey appoints Judge Bill Lewis to Alabama Court of Civil Appeals
Judge Lewis’s appointment is effective immediately.
February 29, 2024
Alabama Medical Association urges reevaluation of court’s IVF embryo ruling
The immediate cessation of IVF services by UAB, Alabama's largest health system, underscores the ruling's chilling effect.
ALSC ruling on frozen embryos sparks legal uproar
The court has effectively extended the legal protections afforded to minors to include frozen embryos.
AMCC sued for dodging full discovery answers, evading deposition responsibilities
The heart of the controversy pivots on the commission's alleged misuse of privilege to evade discovery and deposition requests.
Alabama Supreme Court rules frozen embryos are children, cites the Bible in opinion
The opinion from the ALSC cited the Bible and could end the practice of IVF in the state.
Lawsuit challenges “racial quota” for Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board
AREAB is responsible for licensing and regulating real estate appraisers statewide.
Lawsuit filed to force AMCC commissioner to sit for discovery
Central to this legal face-off is the Commission's licensing process, which has been under scrutiny for months.
More federal charges for Rep. John Rogers
For the first time, Rogers is alleged to have received kickback money from grants he awarded.