Courts Singleton plaintiffs argue State’s map is racially gerrymandered The Singleton plaintiffs had their day in court Tuesday, arguing that the state's map committed racial gerrymandering. Jacob HolmesAugust 16, 2023
Courts Judges show skepticism at state’s proposed remedial congressional map “What I hear you saying is the state of Alabama deliberately disregarded our instruction,” said U.S. District Judge Terry Moorer. Jacob HolmesAugust 15, 2023
Health Medical Cannabis Commission once again awarding licenses Once again, the new licenses can be expected to be challenged with an onslaught of lawsuits. Jacob HolmesAugust 11, 2023
Courts Midwives, doctors file suit challenging “de facto ban” on birthing centers The lawsuit claims that ADPH has created significant uncertainty around the legal status of birth centers that provide midwife-led care. Jacob HolmesAugust 9, 2023
Courts Abortion fund sues AG to prevent prosecution of people helping women seek abortions Two separate suits have been filed challenging threats of prosecution against such individuals. Jacob HolmesAugust 1, 2023
State Court filing challenges eligibility of Medical Cannabis Commission chair The plaintiff, Kimberly Holcomb, filed the complaint Wednesday against Stokes, asking the court to declare his chairmanship invalid. Jacob HolmesJuly 28, 2023
Courts Nine Black women sue nursing home alleging racism, racial violence The lawsuit alleges racial violence took place at the Florala Health and Rehabilitation in Covington County. Patrick DarringtonJuly 27, 2023
Health Court desires to let Cannabis Commission “self-correct” licensure process Director John McMillan said the mathematical error occurred when combining scores by the third-party evaluators and those of commissioners. Jacob HolmesJuly 7, 2023
Health Hopeful medical cannabis supplier joins AMCC as defendant in licensure process suit Sustainable Alabama is one of the five companies that would be awarded an integrated facility license. Jacob HolmesJuly 6, 2023
Courts Judge delays medical cannabis hearing The hearing set for July 13 in a lawsuit over the awarding of medical cannabis licenses has been delayed. Josh MoonJuly 4, 2023