FROM THE ALABAMA LAWYER – Consumer Bankruptcy for the Non-Bankruptcy Lawyer: The Nuts and Bolts of Chapter 13 and Chapter 7
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That dreaded word – “bankruptcy!” No other area of practice quite strikes fear into the minds of state court practitioners and newbie attorneys than bankruptcy.
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FROM THE ALABAMA LAWYER – The Automatic Stay: What Every Lawyer Should Know
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Because bankruptcy can intervene into many other areas of the law, every lawyer, even ones who never practice in the bankruptcy courts, should be aware of the general provisions outlined in this article so that they and their clients can avoid violating the automatic stay.
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Alabama State Bar Announces Members of Leadership Forum Class 17
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MONTGOMERY – The Alabama State Bar on Monday announced the lawyers selected for Leadership Forum Class 17. Leadership Forum is honored as a dynamic and highly effective program for nurturing and developing…
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Bar Commissioners Unanimously Pass Memorial Resolution for Past President Taze Shepard
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MONTGOMERY – On November 4, 2022, the Alabama State Bar’s Board of Bar Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution in memory of Tazewell Taylor Shepard II, the 146th president of the Alabama State Bar.
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Alabama State Bar Mourns Loss of Past President Taze Shepard
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The Alabama State Bar mourns the loss of its past president, Tazewell T. Shepard III, “Taze,” who passed away Monday morning after a courageous years-long battle with cancer. Our thoughts are with…
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Public Notice: Appointment to The Panel Of Chapter 7 Trustees
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The U.S. Bankruptcy Administrator for the Northern District of Alabama is seeking resumes from persons wishing to be considered for appointment to the panel of trustees who administer cases filed under chapter…
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Bar Admission Ceremony Planned For Oct. 20 in Montgomery
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Congratulations to all those who passed the July 2022 Bar Exam! You can view the pass list here. We look forward to welcoming you to the profession of law, and we congratulate…
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Attorney Allison O. Skinner Receives “Paving The Way” Award
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Contributed Birmingham, ALA. – On August 18, 2022, the Women Lawyers Section of the Birmingham Bar Association will present Allison O. Skinner with the 2021 Nina Miglionico Paving the Way Award, an…
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FROM THE ALABAMA LAWYER – Lessons of the Boll Weevil: A Story of Prosperity from Bugs to Flying Machines
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This article discusses the founding and development of Fort Rucker, Alabama and its contribution to the prosperity of Enterprise and the entire Wiregrass region. It recognizes the vision of local, state, and national leaders who championed the development of a military base in southeast Alabama, which is now known as the United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence at Fort Rucker.
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Gibson Vance Installed as 147th President of the Alabama State Bar
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Chief Justice Tom Parker administers Oath of Office to Gibson Vance as he is installed as 147th President of the Alabama State Bar. Joining Gibson is his wife Kate and two sons…
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