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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.

November 26, 2025

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.

April 22, 2025

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.

March 10, 2025

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.

November 18, 2024

AMCC: 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.

June 24, 2024

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.

June 21, 2024