Mobile Federal Judge Clarifies Marriage Ruling Applies Statewide
A Mobile-based federal judge clarified that her ruling striking down Alabama's same-sex marriage ban applies to probate officials in all 67 counties.
Depositions in Nodine Impeachment Case Draw a Crowd of Lawyers
Sworn testimony gathered ahead of the impeachment trial of Mobile County Commissioner Stephen Nodine drew unusual attention in local legal circles, with a June 8 trial date looming before Circuit…
Acquitted in Court, Herman Thomas Faces the Alabama Bar Over His Law License
A month after his acquittal, former Circuit Judge Herman Thomas was set for a February 16 hearing before an Alabama State Bar panel that will decide whether he may practice…
Inside the Herman Thomas Trial: First Impressions From a Crowded Mobile Courtroom
The trial of former Mobile Circuit Judge Herman Thomas opened in October 2009 on more than 70 charges, with a retired judge presiding, a combative defense and a jury of…