Category: Law News
Liz Huntley (’97) Writes Memoir
Liz Huntley (’97) has released “More Than a Bird,” an autobiography that chronicles the inspirational story of an Alabama woman who overcame tremendous adversity during her childhood to become a successful attorney and motivational speaker. Alabama First Lady Dianne Bentley was among the guests when the book was recently launched at Clanton Elementary School, which…
Professor Andreen: Update Clean Water Act
Professor William Andreen recently told Circle of Blue that the Clean Water Act doesn’t address new water pollution challenges and needs to be updated. The nation needs to ensure enough water circulates in rivers and streams to support their biological functioning, he said. “You have no water quality if you have no water, or so…
Professor Krotoszynski Comments On Mississippi Law Forbidding Adoptions By Same-Sex Couples
Prof. Ronald Krotoszynski recently told The New York Times it is unlikely a Mississippi law banning adoptions by same-sex couples would survive a legal challenge. “In the federal courts, I’m pretty confident Obergefell will be construed broadly,” said Krotoszynski, referring to the Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriages. “ I think it would be hard…
Law School Welcomes Class Of 2018; Morris Dees Urges Class To Make A Difference
Dean Mark E. Brandon welcomed an impressive Class of 2018 during First-Year Orientation. “The heart of what makes Alabama a superb place to study, and I should say the reason that we do what we do here, are you, our students, and you are a distinguished group by any proper measure,” Brandon said. The Class…
Professor Krotoszynski Says Alabama Fight Against Gay Marriage Has Few Options
Prof. Krotoszynski recently told AL.com that Alabama has few options to fight against gay marriage. “It is perfectly okay for people to use the political process to initiate a change,” he said. “The constitution is not unamendable. But at this point it’s a political battle, not a legal one.” The Alabama Policy Institute and the…
Professor Carodine Weighs In On Gun Control
Prof. Montre Carodine recently told The Washington Times President Barack Obama is right when he links criminal justice reform and gun control. “We hear talk about ‘good guys with guns stopping bad guys with guns,’ but we have a criminal justice system that spends too much time labeling many nonviolent people as ‘bad.’ At the same…
Alabama State Bar Installs Lee Copeland As 140th President, Announces Award Recipients
The Alabama State Bar recently installed Montgomery attorney Lee H. Copeland, ’82, as its 140th president. “I’m honored to have the opportunity to serve as the next president of the Alabama State Bar,” said Copeland of Copeland Franco Screws & Gill, P.A. “I look forward to building on the strong foundation that has already been…
Professor Krotoszynski Says Most States Will Likely Extend Family Rights To Same-Sex Couples
Prof. Ronald Krotoszynski said the U.S. Supreme Court found marriage a “fundamental right,” but didn’t mention other family issues such as adoption. State courts “could in theory draw a distinction” between marriage and adoption, he told AL.com, which could result in more lawsuits. “I’m not advocating this (interpretation),” he said, noting that most states will…
Professor Carodine Questions Why $1 Billion BP Settlement Will Be Directed To Alabama’s General Fund
Professor Montre Carodine recently told AL.com she questions why part of Alabama’s BP oil settlement will be directed to the state’s General Fund. As part of BP’s $18.7 billion settlement with states affected by the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill, Alabama will receive $1.3 billion for environmental damages that will be paid over 15…
Professor Carodine Says BP Oil Settlement Is A Win for Gulf Coast States
Professor Montre Carodine recently said on NPR’s “All Things Considered” that BP’s $18.7 billion settlement is a win for the states affected by the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill. “It’s a win for BP because they get to pay the amount out over time. It’s a win for the Gulf states because they will…