Jonathan Ringel

Jonathan Ringel is managing editor of the Daily Report, the ALM newspaper in Atlanta. He can be reached at [email protected]. Twitter: @jonathanringel

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August 20, 2020 | Daily Report Online

High Court Decisions Allow Judges to Resign and Be Reappointed—Forever

Under the rulings as they now stand, the same judge may resign within six months of her/his term and be appointed to fill her/his own vacancy, ad infinitum, thereby completely removing the right of the public to have a say in who should be their judge.

By Tony Center

1 minute read

August 19, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Consider CARES Act Context for Georgia Workers' Comp and Unemployment Insurance

Thus, even if certain benefits under the CARES Act are funded by federal money, state laws are the main driver for unemployment benefits, meaning the programs must still fit within the context of existing state law.

By Crystal McElrath and Nichole Novosel

7 minute read

August 19, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Superior Court Election Was a 'Nullity,' Say Secretary of State's Lawyers

Middle Georgia contest turned into "the world's most reliable poll," said winner and eventual appointee.

By Jonathan Ringel

4 minute read

August 18, 2020 | Daily Report Online

M&A Transactions in the Wake of the COVID-19 Crisis

Laws have changed at an unprecedented rate during the crisis, and with the attention of business owners and executives focused primarily on financial health, many businesses have found themselves, knowingly or not, in non-compliance with laws and the terms of their own contracts.

By Nicholas C. Rueter, Kevin George and Bisi Adeyemo

7 minute read

August 18, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Ga. Legal Community Mourns Loss of Richard Shafritz

The state bar president writes that he practiced real estate law throughout metro Atlanta and earned a reputation as an attorney with exceptional intellect, unshakable ethics, larger-than-life personality and a legacy of excellent professional service to his clients.

By Jonathan Ringel

1 minute read

August 13, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Criminal Defense and Prosecution—and Some John Grisham—Helped Mold Judge Holly Veal

As a lawyer, I often felt like the answer was obvious and that my arguments were falling on deaf ears because the judge had already determined the result. Now that I am on the bench, I see how much of a struggle it is to balance all the interests presented and make good decisions.

By Jonathan Ringel

10 minute read

August 12, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Leftridge Harris Wins Fulton Superior Seat

Leftridge-Harris had 60.8% to Hrobowski-Houston's 39.2%.

By Jonathan Ringel

3 minute read

August 10, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Don't Let Pandemic Pressures Push You Into Bad Decisions

An active support network—and a supportive culture to help lawyers manage stress—may provide a way out for those lawyers who cannot see another course of action.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

August 10, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Headline on Lewis Funeral Speaker 'Was Wrong on So Many Levels': Letter

"[I]t is emblematic of the issues that African-Americans face in today's society, and totally tone-deaf in this era of increased focus on equality."

By Michael V. Coleman

2 minute read

August 06, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Public Defender Faces Family Law Attorney in DeKalb Superior Runoff

The winner will take the seat of retiring Judge Clarence Seeliger, who made headlines last month when he ordered the removal of a Confederate memorial obelisk near the county courthouse.

By Jonathan Ringel

4 minute read

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