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February 13, 2001 | Law.com

People who accuse attorneys of violating the State Bar of Georgia's standards of conduct may lose immunity from a suit for defamation, libel or slander under a change recommended by the Bar's board of governors. The proposal also would remove the obligation to keep complaints and proceedings against lawyers confidential. Opponents contend the rule may make people afraid to file complaints.

By Julia D. Gray

6 minute read

August 22, 2003 | Law.com

John Marshall Law School has asked a Fulton State Court judge to dismiss a suit filed by a tenured professor who was terminated last year for alleged insubordination. The Atlanta school and its dean, John E. Ryan, have filed a motion to dismiss the complaint of former professor David B. Meltz, who taught a third-year course on remedies last fall and earlier had served as the school's academic dean.

By Julia Gray Smith

4 minute read

November 16, 2000 | Law.com

The Florida Democratic Party filed a pleading Thursday in the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals arguing federal courts should not intervene to halt recounts in four Florida counties. The attorneys general of Connecticut, Iowa, New Mexico and Oregon also filed an amicus curiae brief, asserting their interest in preserving their own electoral process without intervention by the federal government.

By Julia D. Gray

4 minute read

April 12, 2001 | Law.com

Lanny B. Bridgers left Atlanta-based King & Spalding after 30 years at the firm. The former tort litigation partner says he retired, but that apparently includes a new career in representing plaintiffs in personal injury and business litigation.

By Julia D. Gray

6 minute read

February 22, 2001 | Law.com

Stuart E. Eizenstat, former adviser to President Jimmy Carter and recently a former deputy Treasury secretary, will join the Washington office of Covington & Burling in July. Eizenstat will head Covington's international practice. Also, the University of Central England in Birmingham conferred an honorary doctorate on Stephen B. Bright, director of the Southern Center for Human Rights.

By Julia D. Gray

4 minute read

September 01, 2006 | Law.com

Finding out what kind of settlement credit a nonsettling defendant may be entitled to is part of the defense attorney's job. Generally, plaintiffs willingly provide settlement information, though some do so only grudgingly or at the last possible moment. However, litigators still must be vigilant to make sure the plaintiff provides all relevant settlement information, advise attorneys Jose A. Berlanga and John S. Gray.

By Jose A. Berlanga and John S. Gray

5 minute read

March 01, 2008 | Corporate Counsel

Recent decisions throwing out federal claims show the need for tightened employment contracts and conduct standards.

By Thomas Gray

6 minute read

March 27, 2001 | Law.com

A former Cobb County, Ga., Superior Court judge and an alumnus of the FBI's anti-terrorism group joined Atlanta's Meadows, Ichter & Trigg's white-collar criminal defense practice. The law firm already includes several criminal justice heavyweights, including former Georgia AG Michael J. Bowers. As a former judge, G. Grant Brantley says he "brings a perspective from the bench."

By Julia D. Gray

5 minute read

August 31, 2000 | Law.com

A victory for gun manufacturers may be a paradigm for suits to follow. Judge Ralph Winkler dismissed the suit brought by the city of Cincinnati, stating that the causation and costs incurred by violence from guns was not the responsibility of the manufacturer. More than 30 cities have also filed suit against the gun manufacturers, but an injunction will delay any trials until the Supreme Court decides their constitutionality.

By Julia D. Gray

4 minute read

February 27, 2001 | Law.com

After two weeks of merger discussions, attorneys at Burr & Forman voted against joining Memphis, Tenn.-based Baker, Donelson, Bearman & Caldwell. William C. Knight Jr., managing partner of Birmingham, Ala.-based Burr & Forman, says the firm decided not to continue discussions because of potential client conflicts.

By Julia D. Gray

5 minute read