Jonathan Ringel is managing editor of the Daily Report, the ALM newspaper in Atlanta. He can be reached at [email protected]. Twitter: @jonathanringel
January 23, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Questions for the Bench: Judge Gary Jackson of Atlanta Municipal CourtTraffic court judge says he's heard the number of DUI cases have fallen since the advent of ride-sharing services, "but we now have cases involving ride-share operators, who aren't subject to taxi and limousine rules."
By Jonathan Ringel
6 minute read
January 22, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Cutting Through the Noise: A Whirlwind Tour at the Mexican BorderWe met detained individuals whose next hearing date was six months away, making us wonder at the cost and inhumanity of keeping people in prison for so long before allowing them to present their requests for asylum to a judge.
By Tamara Serwer Caldas and Adria Perez
5 minute read
January 21, 2020 | Daily Report Online
City Lawyer 'Fired' by Trump Gets Key Contracts PostAlong with a painful appearance on "The Apprentice," Martin Clarke has practiced law and taught law in New York and worked for the city of Atlanta law department for nearly 15 years.
By Jonathan Ringel
7 minute read
January 16, 2020 | Daily Report Online
State Ethics Panel Chairman Recounts First Year in OfficeTurnarounds do not happen overnight. But a turnaround is underway, and I am blessed to be a part of it.
By Jake Evans
3 minute read
January 14, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Troutman Sanders Partner Remembers Evan PontzHe was a devoted, father, husband, son, uncle, nephew, labor and employment lawyer, trusted HR adviser and baseball fan.
By Richard Gerakitis
4 minute read
January 13, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Questions for the Bench: Judge Wes Tailor of Fulton County State CourtJudge discusses how he moved from Big Law associate to public service, how to assess jury verdicts and why overwhelmed lawyers need to ask for help.
By Jonathan Ringel
9 minute read
January 13, 2020 | Daily Report Online
What If a Border Agent Seeks Your Smartphone That Includes Client Secrets?Consider these issues to maintain privilege and confidentiality during international travel.
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair
7 minute read
January 10, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Meet the GC: Ling-Ling Nie of Georgia TechApplying for the top legal job, Nie had to overcome personal doubts that she needed "an illustrious pedigree," including an Ivy League education, experience in a big law firm and a legacy of family connections in the law.
By Jonathan Ringel
4 minute read
January 08, 2020 | Daily Report Online
CNN Settles Lawsuit With Kentucky Teen in DemonstrationThe student's suit stemmed from a well-publicized encounter with a Native American last year at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
By The Associated Press
2 minute read
January 06, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Fulton Probate Judge to Retire at End of 2020Judge Pinkie Toomer has headed the county's probate court since 2002.
By Jonathan Ringel
2 minute read
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