By Justin Henry | April 24, 2024
A Georgia appellate court earlier this month affirmed a ruling dismissing tech vendor CPA Global Support from a suit over a missed foreign patent application deadline. Damages could exceed $100 million, according to expert witness testimony.
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By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair | April 8, 2024
By being aware of the risks and pitfalls of a strategic approach, an attorney can exercise their professional judgment in making recommendations to the client, and can help bolster a claim of immunity in subsequent malpractice actions.
By Alex Anteau | February 21, 2024
"Litigation strategy can be much debated among lawyers," Leonard's attorneys, former Supreme Court Justice Keith Blackwell, Steven Collins and Meredith Kingsley of Alston & Bird, wrote in their appellee brief. "That leaves even seasoned litigators open to second-guessing, especially when their decisions are viewed in hindsight after an adverse ruling."
By Alex Anteau | February 6, 2024
The plaintiff-appellants also alleged that the nurse responsible been involved in a prior incident where she tested positive for a narcotic substance and ended up breaking the jaw of an unrelated patient while administering anesthesia.
By Cedra Mayfield | December 28, 2023
"We believe we have excellent grounds for appeal," said defense attorney S. Lester Tate III of Akin & Tate.
By Thomas Spigolon | December 20, 2023
Ringgold physician Dr. Charles Adams is seeking what his lawyer said is "millions" in actual damages and $5 million in punitive damages.
By Alex Anteau | December 8, 2023
The trial court rejected a motion to compel arbitration but sent the matter straight up the appellate ladder. The judge said it was uncertain whether the firm was registered to practice in Georgia.
By Adolfo Pesquera | November 7, 2023
"What we are asking for is a compulsory disciplinary procedure. This is a very quick summary proceeding where the Chief Disciplinary Counsel files a petition with the Board of Disciplinary Appeals," Chuck Herring said.
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By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair | November 6, 2023
Working with defense counsel and insurers experienced in legal malpractice cases is a strong asset in these situations. But here are some common defenses to consider in these scary situations.
By Allison Dunn | October 20, 2023
"We are not persuaded by Graves's claim that Wright's exoneration in the Fourth Circuit was 'premised upon a legal technicality.' To be sure, Wright's habeas claim succeeded because Graves should have recognized that grand larceny from the person was not a lesser-included offense of robbery," Judge Stuart A. Raphae wrote. "But the question here is whether Wright pleaded facts showing that he was actually innocent of grand larceny from the person. He did."
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