Appeals court hears arguments in battle over Alabama birth center regulations
The state defended its authority to mandate hospital licenses, while plaintiffs argued the rules would worsen maternity care deserts.
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Alabama Forestry Association announces judicial endorsements for 2026
The Alabama Forestry Association announced its slate of judicial endorsements Monday, including Brad Mendheim and Greg Shaw for the Supreme Court.
September 30, 2025
Judge Windom running for re-election to Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals
Judge Mary Windom announced her campaign for a fourth and final term on the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, where she has served since 2008.
July 23, 2025
Gov. Ivey appoints Judge Benjamin M. Bowden to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals
Bowden, a former JAG officer and longtime Covington County judge, fills the vacancy created by Bill Lewis’s elevation to the state Supreme Court.
May 22, 2025
Civil Appeals Court Judge Matt Fridy on road to recovery from heart attack
Alabama Civil Appeals Court Judge Matt Fridy released his first public statement on Thursday, just eight days after suffering a heart attack.
April 25, 2025
Alabama’s medical cannabis licensing gets reset — again
A circuit court judge ruled Monday that the process by which the latest medical cannabis licenses were awarded was invalid. They're starting over again.
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See recent postsAnalysis | Appeals Court decision is a win for plaintiffs, and eventually patients
Both sides claimed victory in a recent Appeals Court decision on medical weed licensing. But the opinion gave the plaintiffs everything they wanted.
Court rejects AMCC’s bid to dismiss lawsuit, medical cannabis in limbo
This case is more than just a legal dispute—it’s a referendum on Alabama’s ability to deliver a functional and equitable medical cannabis program.
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See recent postsAMCC: A cloak of obstruction and legal maneuvering
The cold reality is that highly paid lawyers are using legal trickery to delay, deny, and deflect, while real people with real needs suffer.
Court of Civil Appeals rules against AMCC allows Alabama Always to pursue judicial review
The court's ruling further expedites the quest to compel the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission to follow the law set forth by the Legislature.