The United States Eleventh Circuit Judicial Council invites applications for the position of Circuit Executive. Applications are being accepted through February 18, 2022, or until the position is filled. Application…
Overview The Paralegal/Investigator is a highly responsible administrative position and reports to the General Counsel of the Alabama State Bar. The Paralegal/Investigator supports the day-to-day operations of the Disciplinary Division…
Legislative Summary On Tuesday, Jan. 18, the Alabama Legislature gaveled in for day three of the 2022 Legislative Session. Just a few moments later, they adjourned until Feb. 1, 2022,…
Legislative Tracking The Alabama State Bar provides legislative status reports concerning pending legislation that may be of interest to our members, with direct links to the actual legislation. The reports divide legislation…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, January 13, 2022 MONTGOMERY – The Alabama State Bar mourns the passing of Bar Commissioner Michael D. “Mike” Ermert. First elected in 2015, Mike was currently serving…
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama State Bar on Monday announced the lawyers selected for Leadership Forum Class 16. Leadership Forum is honored as a dynamic and highly effective program for nurturing…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, Jan. 3, 2022 MONTGOMERY – The Alabama State Bar (ASB) has selected Karen Laneaux to serve as its next admissions director. In this role, Karen will…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, Jan. 3, 2022 MONTGOMERY – The Alabama State Bar has tapped Chris Colee to lead its dynamic new Law Practice Management Department. In this role, Chris…
by Calle Mendenhall Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP The parties have been had. The gifts unwrapped. The in-laws (hopefully) out of your home. Finally, time to take a deep breath, relax,…
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on virtually everyone, and lawyers are no different. Mediation is just one of the areas in which our practices have been significantly affected. While some of the Covid-19 consequences were temporary, the ability to gather virtually or remotely is here to stay. Dorothy was right: “We’re not in Kansas anymore!”
