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2025-07-30Terminix v. Turner: When Can You Be Forced to Arbitrate

Learn when Alabama courts will enforce mandatory arbitration clauses in service agreements, as explained in Terminix v. Turner. Discover how broad arbitration provisions can limit your right to sue, and what this means for consumers and businesses.
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2025-07-28How Far Away is Medical Cannabis in Alabama

Find out why medical cannabis is still unavailable in Alabama despite being legalized in 2021. This article explains the regulatory delays, licensing issues, and what needs to happen before patients can finally access medical cannabis in the state.
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2025-07-25How to Challenge a Property Value Evaluation

Learn how to challenge a property value evaluation in Alabama, including the legal steps and statutory requirements outlined by the Alabama Supreme Court in Scott v. Alabama Department of Revenue. Protect your home by understanding your rights and the appeal process.
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2025-07-23How To Get A Pardon in Alabama: The Story of a Former Client

Discover how a full pardon can give you a fresh start in Alabama, as shown by a real client’s journey from a troubled past to a successful future. Learn about the pardon process, eligibility, and how Joe Ingram Law helps clients clear old convictions and reclaim their lives.
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2025-07-21The Interplay Between Regular Place of Abode Service of Process

Learn how Alabama courts define “regular place of abode” for service of process, and why using an official address can be sufficient to uphold a lawsuit’s outcome—even if the defendant claims they never received notice. Understand the recent Lewis v. Ojano-Bracco decision and what it means for default judgments.
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2025-07-18Coach Tuberville: Governor or Outsider?

Explore the legal and political questions surrounding Senator Tommy Tuberville’s 2026 bid for Alabama governor. This article examines Alabama’s residency requirements, the “carpetbagger” debate, and why Tuberville’s candidacy is likely to be decided in court.
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2025-07-16What Gregory Hunt’s Death Says About Capital Punishment in Alabama

Gregory Hunt’s execution in Alabama highlights major issues in the state’s capital punishment system, including the use of nitrogen gas, lengthy death row waits, and non-unanimous jury verdicts. Learn what his case reveals about the realities and controversies of the death penalty in Alabama.
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2025-07-14Is a Child Abducted When a Parent Flees the State Before Divorce is Filed?

Find out how Alabama courts define child abduction when a parent relocates with a child before divorce is filed. This article examines the recent Stanford v. Anaya decision and explains what counts as wrongful removal or retention under Alabama law.
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2025-07-11Adams v. Atkinson: How the Alabama Supreme Court Reviews Contracts

Learn how the Alabama Supreme Court interprets contract language in Adams v. Atkinson, focusing on the legal meaning of "hold harmless" versus "indemnify." This decision provides guidance for resolving contract disputes and clarifies how courts approach ambiguous terms.
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2025-07-09Parole In Alabama: How the Proposed Parole Guidelines May Affect You

Learn how Alabama’s proposed parole guidelines may impact parole hearings and pardon rates. This article explains the new scoring system, what it means for inmates and their families, and how it could affect your loved one’s chance for early release.
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2025-07-07United States v. Zayas: The Bank Secrecy Act

Explore the United States v. Zayas decision and learn how structuring financial transactions to evade the Bank Secrecy Act’s $10,000 reporting threshold can lead to federal criminal charges. Understand the standards courts use to determine willful evasion under this law.
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2025-07-04Can You Go to Jail for Not Paying Child Support?

Find out if you can go to jail for not paying child support in Alabama. Learn how contempt of court works, what jail time may result, and what recent court cases reveal about your legal risks when child support payments are missed.
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