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Baron & Budd, P.C. Celebrated with Prestigious 2026 Best Lawyers® Award Honors

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DALLAS – Baron & Budd, P.C. has announced that several of its attorneys have received recognition in the prestigious 2026 Best Lawyers® list, marking a significant achievement for the firm. This honor highlights the firm’s commitment to excellence in legal service and attests to the expertise of its attorneys. The Best Lawyers® list is known for its rigorous selection process, which includes peer reviews and extensive evaluations from legal professionals. The recognition showcases the firm’s distinguished lawyers who have made a notable impact in their respective fields. This acknowledgment not only enhances the firm’s reputation … Read more

West Alabama Legislators Gear Up for 2026 Session with 13 Newly Prefiled Bills, Addressing Key Issues from Student Safety to Cannabis Regulation

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Three state legislators from West Alabama have prefiled a total of 13 bills for the upcoming January 2026 legislative session. Among them, Representative Ron Bolton has introduced five bills, while Senator Gerald Allen has submitted six, and Senator April Weaver has proposed two. Rep. Bolton’s bills address a variety of issues. One significant proposal, HB 29, seeks to include sexual extortion that results in the death of a minor under 18 within manslaughter charges. Another measure, HB 32, aims to revise weight and age limits for child passenger restraints and increase penalties for violations. Additionally, … Read more

Dallas Jury Awards $9.45 Million to Man Injured in Hotel Courtyard Incident During Winter Storm Aftermath

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Dallas, Texas — A jury in Dallas County has awarded $9.45 million to a 74-year-old man who sustained injuries while walking his dog at the Hotel Crescent Court. The verdict followed a weeklong trial in the 162nd Judicial District Court, where jurors examined the hotel’s negligence in maintaining safe conditions for its guests. The incident occurred shortly after midnight on March 6, 2021, when James Shelton McClure and his wife, who were staying at the hotel following damage to their home from a major winter storm the previous month, encountered an empty fountain basin in … Read more

Celebrating Excellence: 34 Bradley Attorneys Earn Coveted ‘Lawyer of the Year’ Titles for 2026

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Birmingham, Alabama — Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP has announced that 420 of its attorneys have been included in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers, further solidifying its reputation in the legal community. This prestigious acknowledgment features 321 attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in America and 99 in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. In a notable achievement, 34 attorneys from Bradley have been awarded the title of “Lawyer of the Year” in 38 different practice areas across various regions. This accolade is given to one attorney per practice area and geographic location who garners … Read more