FROM THE ALABAMA LAWYER – Stolen Moments with Nelle “Harper” Lee
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The young lady at the desk greeted me warmly as I entered The Meadows, the assisted living facility, in Monroeville, Alabama. “Can I help you?” she asked. I flashed my sweetest smile and cleared my throat. I was at the pinnacle moment of a journey that had started months, even years earlier and I was going to savor every nerve-wracking moment of truth, no matter how poorly it could all end.
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FROM THE ALABAMA LAWYER – Duck, You Sucker! Avoiding the Nigerian Check Scam
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On a typical Monday morning, Atticus Darrow, Esq. receives an atypical email that sends his pulse racing. A businessman from Nigeria has run into some trouble collecting a debt from an American corporation, and he needs Mr. Darrow’s help. Mr. Darrow is thrilled – he’s always longed to break into the international debt collection scene, and now he has his chance!
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FROM THE ALABAMA LAWYER – Do You Speak Body Language: Mastering the Art of Nonverbal Communication
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What are your thoughts when your client asks, “Do you really think that a person like me could commit such a horrible crime?” Is this projective sentence a simple statement, or is it an evasive response that she’s using as a defense mechanism? According to research on nonverbal communication, this question, and the answer, are quite complicated.
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April is Alcohol Awareness Month
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April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the risks of excessive alcohol consumption and promote healthy habits. This is an important issue for lawyers, as studies show that…
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Your Weekly Reminder to S.T.O.P. and Take Care of Yourself
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by Lynn D. Hogewood This is your weekly reminder to pause to take care of yourself. Here’s a suggestion for a scientifically proven wellness strategy in the middle of the day: S.T.O.P.
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Free Legal Assistance Available for Residents of Autauga and Dallas Counties
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January 18, 2023 For Immediate Release A toll-free legal aid hotline is now available for Alabama homeowners and renters who were affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes that occurred…
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Supreme Court Of Alabama Welcomes New Justice Greg Cook and Re-elected Justice Kelli Wise
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Montgomery, Ala. – The Supreme Court of Alabama will hold an Investiture and Oath of Office ceremony today to welcome newly-elected Justice Gregory C. “Greg” Cook and re-elected Justice A. Kelli Wise.
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Self-Care Tips for the Holiday Season
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The term self-care has been used a lot lately, and lawyers can often scoff at the notion. So, to set the stage for these tips for the holiday season, a basic definition…
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Memorial Donations
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Memorialize the life of a loved one by contributing in their honor.
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Gov. Ivey Proclaims October 2022 Pro Bono Month in Alabama
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Governor Kay Ivey has proclaimed October 2022 “Pro Bono Month” in Alabama. The Alabama State Bar’s annual celebration, which officially kicks off Saturday, October 1, is a statewide effort to connect pro bono providers and attorneys across Alabama. It also is an opportunity to showcase the incredible difference that pro bono lawyers make to our state, to our system of justice, to our communities, and most of all, to the clients they serve.
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