Alex Anteau

July 20, 2023 | Daily Report Online

The plaintiff-appellants disputed the trial courts findings of default and summary judgments against the defendants, while only awarding attorney fees against one.

By Alex Anteau

3 minute read

July 19, 2023 | Daily Report Online

The Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission will have an investigative panel and a hearing panel.

By Alex Anteau

4 minute read

July 18, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Mecca Anderson announced her candidacy for the election on Monday. While each of the jurists in the running currently serves as a prosecutor or a solicitor, Anderson said she is the only one who's primarily practiced in civil litigation during her career.

By Alex Anteau

4 minute read

July 14, 2023 | Daily Report Online

"I feel like the plaintiffs thought they had a golden goose because they had won summary judgment and normally that's a pretty big victory," defense attorney Jon Huffman said. "But when I looked at the case, I just didn't think there were any damages of any substance."

By Alex Anteau

6 minute read

July 13, 2023 | Daily Report Online

"I think there's been a little bit of a trend the last few years for defense lawyers, or even insurance companies or defendants to just decide to settle these cases, because it's more certain. That's not my firm's attitude," defense attorney Zach Matthews said.

By Alex Anteau

5 minute read

July 12, 2023 | Daily Report Online

"Judge Watkins has an excellent reputation as a lawyer, jurist, and community member," said Ga. Court of Appeals Chief Judge Amanda Mercier.

By Alex Anteau

2 minute read

July 11, 2023 | Daily Report Online

"Most of the cases that are cited by the defense and frankly most FELA cases involve some casual or occasional exposure to asbestos. [My client] was standing in asbestos rope and burning it," plaintiff-appellant attorney Alison Currie said.

By Alex Anteau

5 minute read

July 11, 2023 | Daily Report Online

"We're at such a preliminary stage, even though the case was filed so long ago. We are cautiously optimistic after receiving the first opinion in our favor," Plaintiff's attorney Jeff Peil said.

By Alex Anteau

4 minute read

July 07, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Friday's hearing also saw the plaintiffs motion to join a new defendant in the action – Kentucky lawyer and Wood's colleague Tom McMurtry, co-counsel in the legal action at the root of the original fee-splitting agreement.

By Alex Anteau

4 minute read

July 07, 2023 | Daily Report Online

"When [the Court of Appeals] notifies you you're going on the road, it's either because they think the case is interesting, or they think the lawyers are interesting or both," said Bondurant Mixson & Elmore attorney Robert Ashe.

By Alex Anteau

7 minute read