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December 28, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Saying Goodbye: Thanks for Sharing Your Time With Me

In the nearly two and a half years at the Daily Report, I have learned a mammoth amount of knowledge about the law, from Latin terms like writ of certiorari to other terms such as Mansfield bars. I've covered everything from mental health to law firms' retirement policies and succession plans to litigation stemming from truck crashes and a poultry plant incident.

By Everett Catts

3 minute read

December 27, 2023 | Daily Report Online

'Hanukkah Veronica' Brand Creator Sues Woman Over Copyright, Trademark Issues

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.

By ALM Staff

1 minute read

December 26, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Georgia Judge Rules Against Media Company in Police Records Lawsuits

Fulton County Superior Court Judge Kimberly M. Esmond Adams ruled Friday that Appen Media Group, which publishes community newspapers in Georgia, did not prove Sandy Springs violated the state's Open Records Act.

By The Associated Press

2 minute read

December 26, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Immigrants Enrich and Enliven the American Experience

Then-President George H.W. Bush, in echoing Ronald Reagan's emphasis on the centrality of immigration to America's strength and prosperity, once said, "Immigration is not just a link to America's past; it's also a bridge to America's future."

By Michael Kenny

5 minute read

December 21, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Challengers Attack Georgia's Redrawn Congressional and Legislative Districts in Court Hearing

"The state of Georgia is playing games," plaintiff lawyer Abha Khanna said of the new maps. "We're going to make you chase us all over the state from district to district to achieve an equal opportunity for Black voters. It's a constant game of whack-a-mole."

By Jeff Amy | The Associated Press

5 minute read

December 20, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Survey: Most of Georgia's Small and Midsize Firms Report Avoiding Layoffs Leveling Big Law

When asked about their law firms' possible layoffs between July 1, 2022, and July 1, 2023, managing partners provided positive info, with 89.3% saying they did not lay off lawyers or staff, 7.1% laying off staff only, 3.6% laying off both attorneys and staff and none laying off lawyers only. When asked if their firms were planning layoffs for the next year, all leaders said they have none expected.

By Everett Catts

4 minute read

December 20, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Congratulations to New Superior Court Judge Alice Benton

Judge Benton will be well served by her 29 years of experience in the legal profession, with a primary focus on family law and divorce cases. In addition to her career in private practice, she has also worked in the Fulton County and Cobb County District Attorney's Offices and the Forsyth County Solicitor General's Office.

By J. Antonio "Tony" DelCampo

1 minute read

December 20, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Employee Sues PruittHealth Pharmacy for Alleged Racial Discrimination

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.

By ALM Staff

1 minute read

December 19, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Ga. Election Workers Ask for Court Order Barring Giuliani From Repeating Lies About Them

The new lawsuit points to comments the former New York City mayor made during and after the damages trial last week, repeating the baseless conspiracy theories about Ruby Freeman and Wandrea "Shaye" Moss.

By Lindsay Whitehurst | The Associated Press

2 minute read

December 19, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Suit Says Georgia's Lieutenant Governor Should Be Disqualified for Acting as Trump Elector

The lawsuit comes as a decision remains in limbo on whether to prosecute the Republican on state charges, due to a lack of a special prosecutor willing to take the case.

By Jeff Amy | The Associated Press

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