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 Fired Prattville library director officially files suit against board Former Director Andrew Foster alleges the board committed at least four violations of the Open Meetings Act when they fired him. Jacob HolmesApril 4, 2024
Courts Orange Beach spends $300K to settle anti-LGBTQ discrimination suits Both lawsuits describe a hostile environment created by the former recreation director, and actions from the mayor and council that perpetuated the situation. Jacob HolmesMarch 14, 2024
Courts More legal delays in Alabama’s medical marijuana process It will be at least late April before companies can start production, and even that seems unlikely. Josh MoonMarch 12, 2024
Courts Former sheriff’s deputy pleads guilty to federal civil rights offense for excessive force Blake Hicks, 33, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to depriving an arrestee of his civil rights. StaffMarch 7, 2024
Courts Gov. Ivey appoints Judge Bill Lewis to Alabama Court of Civil Appeals Judge Lewis’s appointment is effective immediately. StaffFebruary 29, 2024
Courts Alabama Medical Association urges reevaluation of court’s IVF embryo ruling The immediate cessation of IVF services by UAB, Alabama's largest health system, underscores the ruling's chilling effect. Bill BrittFebruary 22, 2024
Courts ALSC ruling on frozen embryos sparks legal uproar The court has effectively extended the legal protections afforded to minors to include frozen embryos. Bill BrittFebruary 22, 2024
Courts AMCC sued for dodging full discovery answers, evading deposition responsibilities The heart of the controversy pivots on the commission's alleged misuse of privilege to evade discovery and deposition requests. Bill BrittFebruary 20, 2024
Courts Alabama Supreme Court rules frozen embryos are children, cites the Bible in opinion The opinion from the ALSC cited the Bible and could end the practice of IVF in the state. Josh MoonFebruary 19, 2024
Courts Lawsuit challenges “racial quota” for Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board AREAB is responsible for licensing and regulating real estate appraisers statewide. Jacob HolmesFebruary 14, 2024