Courts Federal court hears arguments for blocking third nitrogen execution The 11th Circuit affirmed a district judge's ruling from earlier this month that the execution may proceed. Mary Claire Wooten2 days ago
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
Courts Former ADOC lieutenant sentenced for assaulting incarcerated person, cover up “Jenkins abused his position of power to commit an egregious assault on a restrained inmate," Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke said. Patrick DarringtonDecember 20, 2023
Courts New lawsuit filed challenging medical cannabis licensing system The suit contends the system enables a few Commissioners to exert disproportionate influence, effectively excluding applicants, allowing even a single commissioners to "blackball" an... Bill BrittDecember 8, 2023
Courts Mobile Police officers found not criminally liable in Jawan Dallas’ death On July 2, Dallas died following an encounter with police during which he was tased multiple times. Patrick DarringtonNovember 21, 2023
Courts AMCC to disregard applicants’ scores, start from scratch AMCC plans to toss out applicants' scores and will start from scratch on cannabis licenses. Josh MoonNovember 21, 2023
Courts Rep. Sewell’s statement on 8th Circuit Court ruling gutting the Voting Rights Act “This ruling by the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals is deeply disturbing and wrong as a matter of law," Sewell said. StaffNovember 21, 2023