Courts U.S. Supreme Court reverses state Supreme Court ruling on unemployment suit A 5-4 majority ruled the Alabama Supreme Court incorrectly decided state law didn’t allow petitioners to sue over unemployment benefits. Chance PhillipsFebruary 24, 2025
Courts Plaintiffs in Prattville Library suit say new policy “doubles down” “The wording of the policies has changed, but the board’s book banning goal remains,” said attorney Will Bardwell. Jacob HolmesJuly 4, 2024
Courts Judge denies latest attempt to dismiss suit over medical cannabis The most meaningful action taken by Anderson was to deny the AMCC’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit. Jacob HolmesJuly 3, 2024
Courts Prattville Library board files motion to dismiss lawsuit The court filing argues that the board’s replacement of the challenged policy renders the suit moot. Jacob HolmesJuly 2, 2024
Courts 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. Bill BrittJune 21, 2024
Courts Clean Up Alabama is looking to fund Prattville library’s legal fight Clean Up Alabama is asking people to donate to fund the legal battle at the Autauga-Prattville Public Library. Jacob HolmesJune 12, 2024
Courts Texas appeals court rules libraries can’t remove books for disagreeable viewpoints There are key differences between this case and a federal lawsuit currently facing the Autauga-Prattville Public Library. Jacob HolmesJune 12, 2024
Courts AGs call for revision to American Bar Association’s diversity policy The coalition claims that the ABA Standard 206 does not comply with the United States Supreme Court’s recent affirmative action decision. Mary Claire WootenJune 7, 2024
Courts Federal judge strikes down New Hampshire “divisive concepts” law The language is similar to Alabama's language prohibiting divisive concepts. Jacob HolmesJune 3, 2024
Courts Supreme Court halts probe into alleged corruption in Mable Amos Trust Fund In a surprise move on Friday, the Alabama Supreme Court ended the investigation into allegations of wrongdoing. StaffJune 3, 2024
Courts State seeks summary judgement in gender care suit The state argues that the 11th Circuit reversal of the injunction on the law reinforces the state's right to enforce its law. Jacob HolmesMay 30, 2024