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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March 24, 2021 | Daily Report Online

Law Firms Gear Up for Food Frenzy as Hunger Rises in Georgia

The percentage of Georgia children who are "food insecure," meaning they don't know how they will get their next meal, rose from 16% to 23% during the past year.

By Jonathan Ringel

2 minute read

March 24, 2021 | Daily Report Online

'Isn't That a Bit Circular, Counselor?': DA Faces Tough Inquiries in Death Penalty Case

Georgia requires defendants to prove their intellectual disability "beyond a reasonable doubt" to avoid a death sentence, which critics call an unconstitutionally high standard.

By Jonathan Ringel

6 minute read

March 23, 2021 | Daily Report Online

Law Firms Have High Hopes, Vague Plans for Vaccination Success

With many building leases set to expire years from now—and crystal balls still on back order—immediate change appears unlikely. But Steve Lewis, who chairs Troutman Pepper, quotes his firm's managing partner, Tom Cole, in stating, "It's time to start thinking about what life will be like."

By Jonathan Ringel

5 minute read

March 22, 2021 | Daily Report Online

Former Prosecutor: Was Accused Spa Shooter Killing Temptation or Asian Women?

Justice is better served by assessing all the facts and circumstances to determine whether the gunman's actions were alloyed with racial hatred and gender animus. We must allow the evidence, not his words, to lead our way.

By Bret Williams

4 minute read

March 19, 2021 | Daily Report Online

Asian Bar Leaders See Spa Shootings as a 'Tipping Point'

"There is light from this tragedy," said one leader, who noted that the violence created an opportunity to make the general public aware of recent and historic discrimination against Asian Americans.

By Jonathan Ringel

3 minute read

March 19, 2021 | Daily Report Online

Georgia High Court Can Stop State's Executing the Intellectually Disabled

Imagine you have the burden to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that your experts and your theory are correct, but if you fall a hair short, your client will be executed.

By Veronica O'Grady

6 minute read

March 17, 2021 | Daily Report Online

Fulton Court Finalists Check a Lot of Boxes as Lawyers Focus on Temperament

The three candidates come from differing political, legal, racial and gender backgrounds.

By Jonathan Ringel

7 minute read

March 17, 2021 | Daily Report Online

Chief Justice: Judges and Court Staff Are Eligible for Vaccine

The move appears to apply to judges and staff in state and federal courts.

By Jonathan Ringel

2 minute read

March 16, 2021 | Daily Report Online

Vaccine Fights Will Be Family Lawyers' Next Challenges

According to the CDC, during the 2018/2019 school year, 2.5% of all the kindergartners enrolled in Georgia schools had been officially exempted from receiving one or more standard childhood vaccines, a total of over 3,000 children.

By Elizabeth Green Lindsey

6 minute read

March 16, 2021 | Daily Report Online

How Diversity Evolved From a 'Nice Thing to Do' to an Economic Necessity

The co-founder of Georgia's oldest Black law firm recalled early efforts by big clients to diversify their outside counsel, with results that ranged from difficult to insulting.

By Jonathan Ringel

5 minute read

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