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What Not to Do: $43M Verdict Undone Over Hearsay
"Knowing that this testimony could evoke sympathy in the minds of the jurors, experienced trial lawyers used these improper and highly prejudicial statements to paint a detailed picture—one that graphically illustrated two independent, emotional conversations between a dying mother and her loving sons," Third District Court of Appeal Judge Monica Gordo held in the opinion.A Roundup of Bills to Watch in General Assembly's Final Hours of Session
On the last day of the 2024 General Assembly, Georgia's lawmakers will debate deep into the night, perhaps even past midnight.Judge Dismisses Almost All Counts in Aquarion's Rate Hike Appeal
"It bears repeating that PURA possesses broad regulatory authority and equally broad discretion in setting rates," the court said, citing the GenConn Energy decision.Philadelphia Accused of Paying Court-Appointed Counsel Months Late, Without Mandated Interest
"The city's refusal to timely pay counsel fees and legally mandated statutory interest is pervasive for court appointed attorneys in Philadelphia," one attorney wrote in a motion for contempt. "This practice is unfair to both attorneys and clients, undermines the effective assistance of counsel, as well as the administration of justice."Family of Teen Slain by Ghost Gun Files Wrongful Death Suit Against Manufacturer
The wrongful death suit against the manufacturer is believed to be the first of its kind filed in New York State.View more book results for the query "section:State"
Judges Weigh Appeal in Ruling to Affect Property Owners All Over State of Georgia
"I feel like I'm going to win the case, but can I get the Court of Appeals to say maybe this 'substantial or material interferences' [case law] is a slippery slope we might not want to keep sliding on?" said plaintiff-appellee counsel Michael Cummings.2 Lawyers Rise to Broward Bench: What to Expect from the New Judges
The lawyers provided advice to attorneys who will appear before them in court.Judge Under Scrutiny for Comment on Attire of Litigant Who Got Public Defender
Accused of an inappropriate exchange with a litigant, Inacio said the man was "extremely well dressed and groomed with jewelry." The judge said his comments were intended "to point out what appeared to be an inconsistency in defendant's appearance and his lack of resources for a public defender."Ga. Intermediate Court Weighs State University Sovereign Immunity in Case Over Bar Fight
The Superior Court of Athens-Clarke County ruled Georgia's criminal self-defense provision required the University of Georgia to expressly incorporate language adopting the standards of self-defense applied in criminal cases. The state Board of Regents appealed.$21M Verdict: Low-Tech Visual Convinces Camden Jurors
"[Q]uite frankly, bluntly, some municipalities would prefer to not spend the money, and then have some jury or judge order them to pay the money," plaintiff lawyer Robert Sokolove said.