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Tex McIver, Dani Jo Carter Hit With Wrongful Death Lawsuit

R. Robin McDonald | May 25, 2018

The court-appointed administrator of Diane McIver's estate has authorized the lawsuit against McIver's husband and the sole witness to the shooting.

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Apportionment Ruling Slashes Alston & Bird's $2M Legal-Mal Award to $700K

Greg Land | May 24, 2018

The jury split liability three ways, finding the law firm liable for 32 percent of the damages, interests and attorney fees in the underlying case.

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Evans Confirmed as Luxembourg Ambassador

Katheryn Tucker | May 24, 2018

It was a long wait. President Donald Trump nominated Randy Evans to the position last September. His confirmation hearing was in November. His nomination expired at the end of the year without a vote. Trump nominated Evans for the post again in January.

News

Doraville Sued Over Claims City Uses Municipal Court to Boost Revenues

R. Robin McDonald | May 24, 2018

A public interest law group has filed a federal lawsuit claiming the City of Doraville is relying on Municipal Court fines and fees generated by traffic tickets and city ordinance violations to unconstitutionally bolster city revenues.

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Invest Atlanta Drops Suit Against City Ethics Board Over 'Free Tickets' Ban

Greg Land | May 24, 2018

The Atlanta Development Authority sued the city's Board of Ethics after it refused to rescind a 2013 opinion barring the development agency from getting free tickets to events at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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Financial Services Data Company RNN Group Brings on First GC

Kristen Rasmussen | May 24, 2018

Jay Carter, who joins RNN Group from Resurgent Capital Services, also will serve as the startup company's chief compliance officer.

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Wedding Cake, National Anthem Battles Keep High Court's Pledge Decision Relevant After 75 Years

Jonathan Ringel | May 24, 2018

Amid a world war against fascist governments, the Barnette court held that the First Amendment meant the government couldn't force people to say something against their will.

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Who’s Repping Georgia's Leading Gubernatorial Candidates?

Kristen Rasmussen | May 24, 2018

For more than a year, the state's three remaining gubernatorial candidates have turned to various local and Washington, D.C.-based lawyers for campaign-related legal work, the Daily Report learned by examining publicly available campaign expenditure reports.

Commentary

Fighting ISIS, Kurdish Lawyer Takes Work-Life Balance to a New Level

Laurie Webb Daniel| May 24, 2018

The chair of Holland & Knight's national appellate team and Atlanta's litigation practice group concludes that the film "Girls of the Sun" is a good story for giving women a chance and a stronger foothold in the film industry and the world.

News

Dear-Jackson, Akinyele Emerge From Pack, Head to Runoff

Greg Land | May 23, 2018

The fractured ballot left LaTisha Dear-Jackson the big vote-getter with 37.6 percent of the vote, setting her up for a runoff with Tunde Akinyele, who pulled in 22.4 percent.

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DeKalb Chief Judge Johnson Repels Attacks, Soundly Wins Reelection

Greg Land | May 23, 2018

DeKalb Superior Court Chief Judge Courtney Johnson withstood challenger Genet Hopewell's attacks and was reelected by an almost 2-to-1 margin.

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Former Medical Examiner Pleads Guilty to Trading Opioids for Sex

Katheryn Tucker | May 23, 2018

A former medical examiner pleaded guilty in federal court to giving prescriptions for opioid drugs to women with whom he was romantically involved and who then sold them, the U.S. attorney in Atlanta announced Wednesday.

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Kirk Swamps Challenger Levenson in Chief Magistrate Race

Greg Land | May 23, 2018

In the first-ever election for the post, incumbent Fulton County Chief Magistrate Cassandra Kirk overwhelmed challenger Louis Levenson, pulling in 73.6 percent of the vote to Levenson’s 27,351.

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Britt Grant 'Accustomed to Deciding Cases,' She Tells Senate Committee in Confirmation Hearing

Katheryn Tucker | May 23, 2018

Georgia Supreme Court Justice Britt Grant, nominated to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, sailed through her U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing Wednesday.

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Judge Chides Tex McIver’s Lack of Apology in Imposing Life Sentence for Murder

R. Robin McDonald | May 23, 2018

Georgia law dictated McIver’s life sentence, foreclosing any discretion by Fulton County Superior Court Chief Judge Robert McBurney, except on the question of whether McIver could be eligible for parole.

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Willis, Farmer Head to Runoff for Fulton Superior Judge's Seat

Greg Land | May 23, 2018

Veteran Fulton County prosecutor Fani Willis took 49 percent of the vote to Kevin Farmer’s 31 percent, while Bobby Wolf came in last place with 20 percent.

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Appeals Court: Cellphone-Peeking Jurors Scuttle Peeping Tom Verdict

Greg Land | May 23, 2018

The Court of Appeals ruling said the postconviction revelation that jurors had looked up information on the location of the defendant's house and that of his alleged victim created a "presumption of prejudice" the state could not overcome.

Introducing Lean Adviser Legal from Law.com

Lean Adviser Legal| May 23, 2018

There's a gap between the way lawyers are trained and the skills required to practice in today's competitive environment. That's where Lean Adviser comes in.

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Atlanta Attorney on Winning Side Against Anonymous Opponent

Robert Storace | May 23, 2018

Greenberg Traurig New York shareholder Toby Soli and Atlanta shareholder Lori Cohen filed a successful motion to compel the lawyer to reveal her identity in a products liability lawsuit against Bausch & Lomb.

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Hodges Takes Appeals Court; Runoffs Set for Fulton, DeKalb and Gwinnett

Jonathan Ringel | May 23, 2018

Hodges won with 70 percent of the nearly 949,000 votes cast.

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Governor Names New DA for Southwestern Circuit

Katheryn Tucker | May 22, 2018

Lewis Lamb will fill the vacancy created by the passing of Plez Hardin. Hardin was found dead in his pickup truck on April 8, a single gunshot wound to his chest.

News

Am Law 100 and 200 Firms Jostle for Position in Crowded Atlanta Market

Meredith Hobbs | May 22, 2018

Atlanta's homegrown Second Hundred firms outperformed the group as a whole, and they say they're not interested in mergers.

News

Alston & Bird Steps In to Defend Former Sutherland Partner

R. Robin McDonald | May 22, 2018

Alston & Bird partner Paul Monnin has replaced Dentons counsel in representing former Sutherland, Asbill & Brennan partner Bennett Kight in a federal fraud case.

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Georgia Bar Pass Rate Climbs for First-Time Takers

Meredith Hobbs | May 22, 2018

First-time test-takers from Georgia law schools showed improvement, but repeaters overall did worse, which dragged down the overall pass rate.

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Volkswagen’s Integrity Chief Defends Work to Reform Corporate Culture

C. Ryan Barber | May 22, 2018

Hiltrud Werner, Volkswagen’s head of integrity and legal affairs, says the company is "already making extremely good progress” at developing a speak-up culture. “But we are not yet where we want to be,” she adds.

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Fulton Jury Awards $1.1M to MARTA Security Guard Struck by Fare Cart

Greg Land | May 22, 2018

The plaintiff's attorney said evidence showed the MARTA employee operating the battery-powered cart had other mishaps the same day, including running into a vending machine and hitting an elevator door.

Slideshow

Great Whiskey Debate Raises $20K for Legal Charities: Slideshow

John Disney | May 22, 2018

Atlanta Legal Aid and the DeKalb Volunteer Lawyers Foundation each received about $10,000 from the third annual event.

News

JQC Cautioned Judge About Ethical Constraints Tied to Holding State Bar Post

R. Robin McDonald | May 21, 2018

Last year, the executive director of the state judicial watchdog agency issued informal guidelines to a South Georgia magistrate judge restricting some of her activities as president of the State Bar of Georgia's Young Lawyers Division that might violate the state Code of Judicial Conduct.

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Man Convicted of Child Rape, Later Pardoned, Need Not Register as Sex Offender, Court Rules

Katheryn Tucker | May 21, 2018

The Georgia Supreme Court ruled Monday that a man who previously pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting his 6-year-old daughter does not have to register as a sex offender because he was later deemed rehabilitated and pardoned.

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DeKalb Superior Court Chief Judge Facing Vocal Critic Going Into Election

Greg Land | May 21, 2018

Chief Judge Courtney Johnson has faced harsh criticism over her handling of the trial of former DeKalb CEO Burrell Ellis and a disputed report that she refused to grant an attorney a bathroom break.

News

For More Diversity, In-House Legal Leaders Say: Be Intentional, Show Bottom-Line Benefits

Kristen Rasmussen | May 21, 2018

On May 18, a group of attorneys from major companies gathered in the Atlanta offices of Greenberg Traurig to share their experiences with building diversity.

Commentary

Consider Mandatory Arbitration to Resolve Fee Disputes

Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair| May 21, 2018

It is well-recognized that often, when an attorney sues a client for unpaid fees, the client will bring a counterclaim for legal malpractice. Some sources indicate that the likelihood of receiving such a counterclaim could be as high as 40 percent; others place it even higher.

News

Fulton Chief Magistrate Fends Off Challenger's Barbs as Campaign Nears End

Greg Land | May 21, 2018

For the first time, voters will be able to elect the Fulton County chief magistrate judge on Tuesday.

News

Supreme Court of Georgia Disbars 1, Suspends 1, Accepts 1 License

Eden Landow | May 21, 2018

The Supreme Court of Georgia on Monday issued discipline opinions regarding three attorneys.

News

Dating Leads to Marriage as Dentons Officially Heads to Hawaii

Roy Strom | May 21, 2018

The global legal giant will absorb Alston Hunt Floyd & Ing a year after affiliating with the 40-plus lawyer Hawaiian firm.

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Judicial Candidate Says He Will Stay on as Bar President if He Wins

R. Robin McDonald | May 18, 2018

Ken Hodges, a candidate in the only contested race for a slot on the state Court of Appeals, says he sees no conflict in simultaneously sitting on the state's second-highest court and serving as bar president.

Slideshow

Slideshow: Troutman Designed Its New Atlanta Headquarters for the Future

Meredith Hobbs | May 18, 2018

Troutman Sanders shed space but gained openness and flexibility in its high-tech new digs in Bank of America Plaza.

News

SunTrust Hit With Class Action After 1.5M Customers' Data Breached

Greg Land | May 18, 2018

Morgan & Morgan filed the putative class action against the bank yesterday on behalf customers whose private information may have been disclosed in a data breach.

News

See Who Passed the Georgia Bar Exam

Meredith Hobbs | May 18, 2018

The Georgia Office of Bar Admissions has announced the results of the February bar exam.

News

CMS Forms Hong Kong Law Association With Firm Formed by Troutman Sanders Lawyers

Anna Zhang | May 18, 2018

Hong Kong capital markets and corporate boutique Shirley Lau & Co will add local law capability to the 18-month-old office.

Commentary

An Introverted Lawyer’s Guide to Marketing

Robin Hensley| May 18, 2018

Curfman believes that emotional intelligence is the key to marketing, whether you’re an introvert, extrovert or somewhere between.

News

AG Carr Wants Litigators for Opioid Cases

Katheryn Tucker | May 17, 2018

Following news this week that attorneys general in Florida and Texas had filed lawsuits similar to those in other states seeking damages from companies that profit from addiction to opioid painkillers, Carr’s spokeswoman said his office is looking for help on similar litigation.

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Court of Appeals Candidate Once Prosecuted Student Rather Than Drop Bad Case

R. Robin McDonald | May 17, 2018

Ken Shigley told a political forum he once successfully prosecuted a student registering black voters on a felony drug charge, even though he believed the charge "smelled bad" and tried to lose the case.

Profile

'I Believed in Jeremy': Why a Small Firm Stood With a Disgraced South Florida Lawyer

Samantha Joseph | May 17, 2018

Jeremy Alters' Florida operations dwindled from 57 people in 2010 to about 18 one year later. Now, in 2018, he is down to five colleagues, including two other attorneys.

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Lawyers Ask Judge to Punish Ford in Roof Crush Retrial

Katheryn Tucker | May 17, 2018

Lawyers for the surviving sons of Melvin and Voncile Hill, Kim and Adam, have asked Gwinnett County State Court Judge Shawn Bratton to punish Ford by excluding the company’s defense on key issues.

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Nina Hickson Named Atlanta's Interim City Attorney

Kristen Rasmussen | May 17, 2018

Hickson, the Beltline general counsel tapped to replace former city attorney Jeremy Berry, is on leave from her Beltline position during her tenure with the city.

News

Midsize Firms' Geographic Expansions Span the Strategic Map

Jonathan Ringel | May 17, 2018

Firms open offices for many reasons—serving a client, personal needs of attorneys and the occasional "no-brainer" merger.

News

Northside Hospital, Jones Day Partner Lock Horns Again at Court of Appeals Over Whether Hospital Records Are Public

R. Robin McDonald | May 16, 2018

A public records fight over documents associated with Northside Hospital's $100 million acquisition of four private medical practices has pitted the hospital against a Jones Day partner who may be suing on behalf of an anonymous client.

News

New Initiative Aims for 100 Black GCs at Top Companies by 2025

Kristen Rasmussen | May 16, 2018

The long-term goal is to increase the number of black in-house legal leaders in both public and private large companies.

News

Klein to Speak at John Marshall Graduation

Meredith Hobbs | May 16, 2018

Linda Klein, a longtime leader in the Atlanta legal community, is the immediate past president of the American Bar Association and senior managing shareholder at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz.

Q&A

3 Hopefuls Vying for Seat on Fulton Superior Court

Greg Land | May 16, 2018

Three candidates with extensive criminal law experience are running for the seat of retiring Fulton County Superior Court Judge Tom Campbell. Here's what they had to say to the Daily Report.

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$1.7M Car Wreck Verdict Includes $500K for 'Frivolous' Defense

Greg Land | May 16, 2018

Plaintiff attorney Jon Pope said he initially thought the defense's sudden admission that the plaintiff was injured was a "brilliant trial strategy" designed to throw him off guard.

News

Food Frenzy Raises 1.6M Meals for Hungry Families

Jonathan Ringel | May 15, 2018

The event raised food for the summer months when the 60 percent of Georgia children who rely on school for meals don't have access to that help.

News

Defunct Charlotte Law School, With Kirkland & Ellis' Help, Sues ABA

Karen Sloan | May 15, 2018

It's the second time in as many weeks that the American Bar Association has been sued for allegedly violating the due process of a law school it sanctioned for lax admissions practices.

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Pedestrian Hit by Buckhead Motorist Lands $1.9M Fulton Verdict

Greg Land | May 15, 2018

A man struck as he waited to cross Peachtree Road at a traffic light was awarded $1.9 million after a two-day trial in Fulton County State Court.

News

Psst ... Lawyers' Auction Offers 'Hamilton' Tickets, and a Tax Write-Off

Meredith Hobbs | May 15, 2018

In a creative fundraising twist, Georgia Lawyers for the Arts is auctioning off tickets for prime orchestra seats for the nearly sold out show at the Fox Theatre.

News

Dentons Partners Downsize to New Firms

Meredith Hobbs | May 15, 2018

Crissy Wolfe took her midmarket deal practice to Krevolin & Horst while David Gordon moved his health care-focused bankruptcy practice to Polsinelli.

News

Rainmakers-in-Training Need Time to Train, Experts Say

Jonathan Ringel | May 15, 2018

"The best place to meet clients is where the clients are," said one law firm partner.

News

New City Court Chief Judge Forms Task Force, Plans Changes

Katheryn Tucker | May 14, 2018

“The Task Force is a great opportunity to get feedback and ideas on how the Court can better serve Atlanta moving forward in the 21st century,” Chief Judge Christopher Portis said in a news release.

News

Mental Health Advocates Say Georgia Will Miss DOJ Deadline

Kristen Rasmussen | May 14, 2018

At a recent panel centered around the U.S. Department of Justice’s 2010 landmark settlement with Georgia over the care of its developmentally disabled citizens, mental health advocates said the state will likely miss the agreement's June 30 compliance deadline. But that doesn't mean that Georgia hasn't made big strides in integrating these individuals into their communities, the panelists explained.

News

More Women Accuse Ogletree of Gender Bias in $300M Suit

Scott Flaherty | May 14, 2018

Ogletree Deakins faces allegations of gender bias from a growing number of women who served as shareholders at the labor and employment firm.

News

Former Regional SEC Director Joins Finch McCranie

R. Robin McDonald | May 14, 2018

Walter Jospin has landed at Finch McCranie, where he joins former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Larry Thompson and a roster of former federal prosecutors.

News

Vote to Toss LSAT Mandate for Law Schools Slated for August

Karen Sloan | May 14, 2018

Despite the proposed change, most law schools will continue to use the LSAT in admissions even if the ABA's House of Delegates in August signs off on eliminating the LSAT's required use, experts said.

News

Fulton Jury Awards $9.6M to Family of Man Killed in Fall at MARTA Station

Greg Land | May 14, 2018

The plaintiffs' lawyer had to overcome evidence that the deceased man was extremely intoxicated before he fell through a gap in a wooden guardrail.

News

Baker Donelson Duo Tied to $100M Ponzi Scheme in Mississippi

Scott Flaherty | May 11, 2018

A lobbyist and a lawyer at Am Law 100 firm Baker Donelson operate an investment business that appears to have loaned money, including investments by a U.S. senator, to an admitted Ponzi schemer.

News

Plaintiffs' Counsel Defend Judge in Contentious Ford Roof Crush Case

Katheryn Tucker | May 11, 2018

The latest development is a defense of Gwinnett County State Court Judge Shawn Bratton, who was the subject of a motion for recusal from Ford accusing him of bias, unfairness and one-sided rulings.

Analysis

Insider Trading, or Trading by an Insider?

Elkan Abramowitz and Jonathan S. Sack| May 11, 2018

White-Collar Crime columnists Elkan Abramowitz and Jonathan S. Sack discuss recent charges brought against an Equifax employee, which raise interesting questions as to when nonpublic information within a public company should be deemed material for purposes of insider trading enforcement.

News

Attorney's Report Leads to Miami-Dade Police Probe of Officer Accused of Kicking Driver

Samantha Joseph | May 11, 2018

The internal investigation stems from an account by Greenspoon Marder partner Deborah Baker-Egozi, who said she saw an angry officer kick a compliant motorist during a traffic stop.

Ga. Justices Toss Punitive Damages Against Surety for Conservator's Theft

Greg Land | May 11, 2018

The Georgia Supreme Court ruled that punitive damages a probate judge entered against the conservator could not be levied against the insurance company that provided the surety bond.

News

Two Kens, One Court of Appeals Seat, Seven Questions and Answers

Jonathan Ringel | May 11, 2018

Candidates Ken Hodges and Ken Shigley answer questions about their appellate experience and their approaches to stare decisis, diversity, technology and more.

News

Dallas Judge Totes Gun to Bench During Custody Trial, Bailiff Report Says

John Council | May 10, 2018

After a dispute with her bailiffs over courtroom security, Dallas County family court Judge Kim Cooks apparently took matters into her own hands by bringing a gun with her on the bench during a recent child custody jury trial, according to a Dallas County Sheriff’s Department report obtained by Texas Lawyer.

News

Florida Coastal School of Law Sues ABA Over Accreditation Dispute

Michael Booth | May 10, 2018

Florida Coastal alleges that the ABA told school officials in April that, while the school met its general accreditation standards, it continued to fall short of standards because of what were described as lax admission standards and a subpar ability to prepare students for bar exams.

News

Deal Names Two New Prosecutors

Katheryn Tucker | May 10, 2018

Gov. Nathan Deal named two new prosecutors Wednesday to fill job openings in Douglasville and Thomasville. Andrew Pope will fill the solicitor…

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Deal Names Three Judges to Court of Appeals

Katheryn Tucker | May 10, 2018

The new judges will fill openings created by President Donald Trump’s nominations of two judges to federal court and one retirement.

News

Meet the Six Hopefuls Vying for a Slot on DeKalb Superior Court

Greg Land | May 10, 2018

The race for a seat opening up by the retirement of Superior Court Judge Daniel Coursey has drawn a half-dozen hopefuls wit a wide array of backgrounds and experience.

News

RBG Movie Highlights Ginsburg’s Life, Struggles and Fight for Equality

Tony Mauro | May 10, 2018

The RBG documentary captures the human and professional sides of an increasingly larger-than-life judicial icon, now 85.

News

Man Charged With Assaulting Paralegal in Fulton Courthouse Elevator Denied Bond

Kristen Rasmussen | May 10, 2018

Ruben Eric Washington faces two felony aggravated assault charges over the alleged attack. A criminal defense attorney who was in the courthouse, Michael Katz, told the Daily Report how he intervened to help stop the incident.

News

11th Circuit Nixes Class Status for More Than 1M Wells Fargo Overdraft Plaintiffs

Greg Land | May 10, 2018

Overturning a Florida district court, the U.S Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit ruled that Wells Fargo did not waive its rights to compel arbitration when it agreed to defend in court five putative class actions over the way it calculated overdraft charges.

News

Giuliani Resigns From Greenberg Traurig for 'All-Consuming' Trump Role

Christine Simmons | May 10, 2018

After taking an unusual unpaid leave from the firm to represent the president, Rudy Giuliani and Greenberg Traurig have fully parted ways.

News

'I Saw You Kick Him': Greenspoon Marder Partner Intervenes in Alleged Police Abuse

Samantha Joseph | May 09, 2018

Deborah Baker-Egozi said she was on her way from court Wednesday when she saw a law enforcement officer assault a young man.

News

Judge Shuts Down Accused Leaker’s Defense Over Subpoenas Linked to 2016 Election Hacking Document

Nate Robson | May 09, 2018

The team has petitioned Chief Judge Randal Hall of the Southern District of Georgia to reverse an April 28 decision blocking the subpoenas.

News

High Court Ponders Fate of Litigation Funding

Katheryn Tucker | May 09, 2018

The Georgia Supreme Court has been asked to decide whether litigation funding agreements amount to illegally high interest loans or investment contracts that reward risk—and industry groups are watching and filing amicus briefs in support of the practice.

Analysis

With Schneiderman's Downfall, #MeToo Grips the Legal World

Scott Flaherty | May 08, 2018

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's resignation adds another name to the list of prominent male figures in the legal world who have fallen from grace in the wake of #MeToo.

News

Georgia Gov. Deals a Blow to Controversial Cybersecurity Bill

Gabrielle Orum Hernández | May 08, 2018

Gov. Nathan Deal opted to veto a cybersecurity bill criticized by technology groups that would have made “unauthorized computer access” a crime.

Commentary

Shock. Shock. The Mommy Track Is a Dead End!

Vivia Chen | May 08, 2018

Why do we perpetuate the myth that it's viable to avail yourself of every family-friendly offering and never lose your place in the race?

News

Victims’ Rights Amendment Heading to Ballot

Katheryn Tucker | May 08, 2018

“Marsy’s Law for Georgia complements [criminal justice reform] efforts by strengthening the protections for those who’ve been hurt by criminal actions,” Gov. Nathan Deal said Tuesday.

News

Justice Benham to Address UGA Law Grads

Katheryn Tucker | May 08, 2018

“Doctors heal the body. Ministers heal the soul. Lawyers heal the community,” says Justice Robert Benham “We heal the community through dispute resolution and problem solving.”

Analysis

Book Recalls 1960s Georgia-Alabama Football Scandal, Libel Case

Jonathan Ringel | May 08, 2018

"Fumbled Call" revisits a dramatic Atlanta trial involving big football and big lawyers.

News

Sally Yates Launches Investigations Practice as King & Spalding Partner

Meredith Hobbs | Ryan Lovelace | May 08, 2018

The former DOJ official and hero to Trump critics said she’s ready to return to practicing law. “I know other people sort of have political ambitions for me—but for me, I’m a lawyer,” Yates said.

News

Schneiderman's Resignation Sets Succession Process In Motion

Colby Hamilton | May 07, 2018

The state legislature is empowered to collectively pick a replacement to serve the remainder of Schneiderman's term.

Commentary

Michelin's Former and Current GCs Offer a Lawyer's Guide on Expectations

Dan Sanders and Valerie P. Williams| May 07, 2018

The best way to achieve a goal is to set it. The same is true for expectations. Be simple, clear, and direct. And be candid and constructively self-critical in the assessment.

News

Ga. Appeals Court OKs Lease Provision Limiting Time to Sue Apartments

Greg Land | May 07, 2018

The attorney for a woman injured at an apartment complex said the appellate decision allowing a lease to reduce Georgia's two-year statute of limitations to one year "doesn't make any legal or logical sense to me."

News

National, Local Legal Eagles Face Off in Electronic Voting Lawsuit

Kristen Rasmussen | May 07, 2018

John Carlin, the former highest-ranking national security lawyer at the U.S. Department of Justice and former FBI director Robert Mueller III’s chief of staff and senior counsel, is representing three Georgia voters in their federal lawsuit against Secretary of State Brian Kemp and other state officials, who are represented by former Georgia Gov. Roy Barnes.

News

State Supreme Court Grapples With Judicial Immunity for Former Judge

R. Robin McDonald | May 07, 2018

Three Georgia Court of Appeals judges, including the chief, joined with six state Supreme Court justices in a case asking them to reverse their appellate colleagues and restore immunity to the former chief judge of DeKalb County's problematic—and defunct—Recorders Court.

News

Bail Reform Headlines Newly Signed Criminal Justice Law

Katheryn Tucker | May 07, 2018

The bill directs judges to offer alternatives to money bail for misdemeanor offenses, although it doesn’t ban it altogether as some jurisdictions, such as the city of Atlanta, have done in the past year.

News

Supreme Court of Ga. Disbars 1, Suspends 1, Rejects 2 Petitions for Voluntary Discipline

Eden Landow | May 07, 2018

The justices on Monday issued four attorney discipline opinions.

Commentary

Solving Conflicts of Interest of Nonattorney Staff

Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair| May 07, 2018

Not all law firms treat these issues with the seriousness they may deserve.

Commentary

Charting a Successful Path to Retaining Outside Counsel: Best Practices for Businesses

Stephen M. Parham| May 07, 2018

Understanding and communicating expectations on both sides gives a business the foundation to learn of and act quickly on changes in circumstance.

News

State Judicial Watchdog Issues Warning in State Appeals Court Race

R. Robin McDonald | May 04, 2018

State Appeals Court candidate Ken Shigley has drawn the attention of the JQC for a press release touting his conservative Republican support while targeting his opponent "a lifelong Democrat" in what's supposed to be a nonpartisan race.

News

How the 'Ground Zero' Case Against USA Gymnastics Finally Ended in Georgia

Katheryn Tucker | May 04, 2018

Here's how a settlement came about in the "ground zero" lawsuit that launched a national conversation about sexual abuse of children in training for Olympic sports.