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For Alabama’s local government leaders, managing personnel is one of the most challenging and consequential responsibilities. A new pair of rulings from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit serves as a

As a public servant, you walk a fine line. You are a private citizen with a right to personal expression, but you are also a representative of the government. In today’s digital world, nowhere

The jet bridge—that narrow, temporary hallway connecting the terminal to your aircraft—is a place of anticipation, not interrogation. Yet, for years, passengers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport were subjected to a pernicious “drug interdiction

The Fifth Amendment’s promise is clear: the government can’t take your property without paying for it. We all picture the classic example—the state condemns your farm to build a new interstate. But what if

For county commissioners and municipal leaders, the management of a local jail is one of the most complex and high-stakes responsibilities you carry. While budgets and staffing are daily concerns, a recent federal court

Anatomy of a DUI Arrest: More Than Just a Number The recent arrest of an Auburn basketball player on DUI charges has brought a critical legal issue to the forefront: what exactly constitutes “driving

At Greg Varner & Associates, our mission is to offer clarity and guidance, especially when new laws directly impact the well-being of families. The recently passed “Big Beautiful Bill,” now signed into law, fundamentally

You’ve probably seen the headlines about the new federal tax law, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” When tax laws change, it’s only natural to wonder: “How does this affect me? Does this complicate