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A bunch of attorneys and several federal judges are still fighting

The attorneys have been accused of judge shopping. The judges have been accused of violating the attorney's rights.

July 18, 2022

Moore v. Sacha Baron Cohen appears to be over

A federal appeals court recently dismissed Moore's $95 million defamation lawsuit against the comedian.

July 11, 2022

Protecting Alabama’s waters requires more than lawsuits

"The true objective is to stop and prevent violations through the most effective means. Just filing lawsuits doesn’t get it done."

July 2, 2021

House committee advances COVID liability bill

The sponsor said the legislation would give businesses, churches, schools and others immunity from civil liability resulting from the COVID-19 crisis.

February 11, 2021

Tommy Hanes supports Mo Brooks’s effort to overturn election

To this point, there is no evidence that there was sufficient voter fraud to have affected the outcome of the election.

December 17, 2020

The emperor has no votes

The outcry of illegalities over the recent election is simply the latest example of just how far they'll go.

November 20, 2020

Supreme Court of the United States building in Washington

The Supreme Court will not pick the president, but it could have a role

The court does not exercise a general supervision over federal elections.

November 10, 2020

Gov. Kay Ivey extends public health emergency, issues COVID-19 lawsuit protections

Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday extended the formal “public health emergency” for 60 days, beginning May 13. Ivey also issued another proclamation that provides liability protection for businesses and health care providers from being sued over COVID-19 matters if those businesses and health care providers “comply with or reasonably attempt to comply with applicable public … Continued

May 8, 2020

Senate bill would shield businesses, other entities from coronavirus lawsuits

The Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee on Monday gave a favorable report to a bill that would make it harder for persons to sue others for their coronavirus infection. SB351 is sponsored by Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Chairman Arthur Orr, R-Decatur. This bill would provide civil immunity for business entities, health … Continued

May 5, 2020

SPLC sues Montgomery County Board of Education for expulsion of two students after Lee High shooting

The Southern Poverty Law Center has filed a pair of lawsuits against the Montgomery County Board of Education, alleging that the district violated two students’ rights to due process before expelling them. The SPLC says two students were unjustly expelled after a shooting at Robert E. Lee High School in February 2019 where a 17-year-old … Continued

January 23, 2020