Featured Opinion Opinion | Montgomery Court’s action in cannabis case may signal a brewing storm As we watch this drama unfold, one can't help but ponder the ramifications of this decision. Bill BrittJanuary 5, 2024
Courts Alabama faces expanded lawsuits for discrimination against disabled children in state care A 2022 Department of Justice report highlighted major deficiencies in education standards for disabled children in state custody. Jacob HolmesDecember 14, 2023
Courts Lawsuits allege Alabama discriminates against children with disabilities The lawsuits allege children are being segregated in on-site “schools” at residential treatment facilities and are not given the same educational opportunities. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 22, 2023
State AG’s office, ADOC spar over legal services contracts The two agencies seem to have disagreements over how several ADOC lawsuits should be handled. Josh MoonJuly 7, 2023
State A deeper look at AMCC’s troubled medical marijuana licensing process The process for awarding medical cannabis licenses in Alabama was plagued with issues from start to finish. Josh MoonJuly 6, 2023
Courts The cost to defend the Alabama Department of Corrections: $7.6 million By 2025, Alabama will have paid out more than $20 million to a single, outside attorney to handle prison litigation Josh MoonJune 7, 2023
Courts Federal court: Alabama AG was wrong but he can’t be sued The case began when the AG's office improperly froze the bank account of Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway's brother. Josh MoonOctober 26, 2022
Courts Beasley Allen asks judicial panel to consolidate social media cases The lawsuits allege Facebook, Instagram and other social media companies exploit adolescents during their formative years. StaffAugust 2, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | Please pay attention to Steve Marshall Alabama's AG loves a press release, but at what cost to the rest of us? Josh MoonJuly 27, 2022
Courts 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. Josh MoonJuly 18, 2022