Courts Reentry Commission: Proposition of new municipal court database Alabama judges propose a database to consolidate municipal court cases, allowing concurrent sentences for smoother inmate reentry. Mary Claire Wooten2 days ago
Courts Court allows discovery to move forward in medical cannabis suit A Montgomery court is moving forward with limited discovery in a lawsuit against the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission. Jacob HolmesJanuary 25, 2024
Courts Cannabis company files appeal of restraining order holding up medical cannabis process A company awarded an integrated license has asked the Alabama Supreme Court to toss out a restraining order. Josh MoonJanuary 18, 2024
Courts Federal judge weighs in on whether libraries are “government speech” The case will be one to watch for Alabamians particularly if it makes its way to the 11th Circuit. Jacob HolmesJanuary 16, 2024
Courts Lawyers in AMCC lawsuit given a week to reach an agreement on discovery limitations Lawyers of both parties have been told to reach an agreement about what discovery should be limited to. Patrick DarringtonJanuary 12, 2024
Courts Former House Speaker Hubbard ordered to start paying court debt Hubbard will pay $1,000 per month for the next 17 years to cover his fines, court costs and other fees owed to the state. Josh MoonJanuary 12, 2024
Courts A conspiracy with medical cannabis licenses? Recent court filings in the ongoing lawsuits over Alabama's medical cannabis licensing hint at a conspiracy. Josh MoonJanuary 10, 2024
Courts AMCC again asks court to halt depositions, threatens appeal The AMCC has again asked a judge to reconsider depositions, and it promised to appeal the decision to the Court of Civil Appeals. Josh MoonJanuary 9, 2024
Courts Late breaking legal drama: Medical cannabis lawsuit heats up in Montgomery This legal maneuver follows Judge James Anderson's order granting expedited discovery to the plaintiffs, a move aimed at restoring public trust. Bill BrittJanuary 5, 2024
Courts Judge halts Alabama medical cannabis licenses for a third time The flawed and beleagured medical cannabis licensure process has hit yet another legal snag. Josh MoonJanuary 4, 2024
Courts Court rejects AG’s argument that private citizens can’t bring VRA Section 2 claims The ruling allows a Louisiana redistricting case to continue and sets up a potential clash at the U.S. Supreme Court. Jacob HolmesDecember 22, 2023