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March 25, 2024 | Daily Report Online

When Does a Client Consultation Constitute a Conflict?

This Monday's In Practice column discusses the limitations of Rule 1.18, as well as some tips for lawyers in how to navigate the resolution of any conflicts with potential clients.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

March 21, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Fired Up for the Food Frenzy? Team Signups Underway as Law Schools' Donations Surge in 2024

Georgia's law students raise more than 40% more than last year as lawyers' 13th annual statewide drive for Georgia's food banks gears up.

By Eden Landow

3 minute read

March 21, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Trump RICO Case Ruling Dismissing Six Counts Demonstrates Three Unique Legal Philosophy Issues

At a time when the U.S. Supreme Court is very conservative, the potential conflict between text, history and tradition in individual states in their constitution and the inconsistent SCOTUS approach is much more likely than in the past.

By David H. Moscowitz

5 minute read

March 21, 2024 | Daily Report Online

In First Execution in 4 Years, Georgia Puts Man to Death for 1993 Killing of Ex-Girlfriend

Pye's lawyers filed late appeals urging the U.S. Supreme Court to step in, but the justices unanimously rejected to stop the execution.

By Jeff Martin | The Associated Press

5 minute read

March 20, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Reflections on the Humanities and Jury Trial Work

Practicing and aspiring trial lawyers will sharpen their storytelling skills by letting the humanities ventilate their minds and nourishing a deeper, more profound, understanding of the rich diversity of the human experience.

By Michael Kenny

6 minute read

March 20, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Ga. Set for First Execution in Years; Lawyers Say Man Is Intellectually Disabled

The planned lethal injection of pentobarbital is set for 7 p.m. at the state prison in Jackson. In their request for clemency, the condemned man's lawyers called his trial "a shocking relic of the past" and said the local public defender system had severe shortcomings in the 1990s.

By The Associated Press

4 minute read

March 20, 2024 | Daily Report Online

McAfee Clears Way for Trump to Appeal Ruling Keeping Willis on Georgia 2020 Election Case

The Fulton County Superior Court judge has granted a request by defense attorneys seeking permission to ask the Georgia Court of Appeals to review his decision to allow the district attorney to remain on the case.

By Alanna Durkin Richer and Sudhin Thanawala | The Associated Press

4 minute read

March 19, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Trump Seeks to Appeal Decision Not to Disqualify Fulton DA From Ga. Election Case

The filing asks Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee to grant a certificate that would allow his decision to be reviewed by the Georgia Court of Appeals.

By Kate Brumback and Sudhin Thanawala | The Associated Press

4 minute read

March 14, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Slideshow: DeKalb Bar Honors Panos With Pioneer Award, Unveils Portrait

DeKalb County State Court Judge Johnny Panos, who retired at the end of 2023, was recently honored with an offical portrait and unveiling ceremony and the DeKalb Bar Association's Pioneer Award.

By Eden Landow

1 minute read

March 14, 2024 | Daily Report Online

McIntosh Judge Dismisses Suit by Ga. Slave Descendants, Cites Technical Errors

The judge didn't address the merits of the claims but agreed with county attorneys who said the suit clashed with a 2020 amendment to the state Constitution that weakened the broad immunity from lawsuits granted to state and local governments.

By Russ Bynum | The Associated Press

4 minute read