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Jonathan Ringel

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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February 23, 2021 | Daily Report Online

28 Apply for Fulton Superior Judgeship

The list includes 11 candidates serving in one form of judgeship or another and a member of the state Public Service Commission.

By Jonathan Ringel

3 minute read

February 18, 2021 | Daily Report Online

Future Georgia Bar Members Will Log On Next Week for Exam

The October exam was shorter than usual, but next week's event will revert to the normal length, said Heidi Faenza, director of the state Office of Bar Admissions.

By Jonathan Ringel

2 minute read

February 18, 2021 | Daily Report Online

GABWA Weighs in on Melton's Successor: Letter

"Notably, since Justice Sears' retirement from the Court in 2009, a black woman has not ascended to the state's highest court."

By ShaMiracle Rankin

2 minute read

February 18, 2021 | Daily Report Online

Justice Is a Part of Healing for Victims of Human Trafficking

"Even if Georgia adopts broader affirmative defenses for human trafficking victims, it would not help those still serving sentences for crimes committed as a direct result of being trafficked."

By Susan Coppedge

5 minute read

February 17, 2021 | Daily Report Online

Melton's Departure Highlights Call for Diversity on High Court

Two white finalists on Kemp's most recent high court short list say they are unlikely to apply for Melton's spot, with one specifically pointing to Kemp's commitment to diversity.

By Jonathan Ringel

7 minute read

February 16, 2021 | Daily Report Online

Troutman Pepper, Greenberg Traurig Lure In-House Leaders to Firm Life

These moves are the latest in a series of in-house lawyer moves to large law firms this year.

By Justin Henry and Dan Roe

5 minute read

February 11, 2021 | Daily Report Online

Practicing Law Virtually in 2021 Requires Mastering On-Camera Presence 

While it's uncomfortable to watch yourself on camera, it will help you make important tweaks to both your content and presentation skills.

By Monica Smith and Jackie Labrecque

5 minute read

February 09, 2021 | Daily Report Online

COVID-19 Vaccines—To Mandate or Not?

The question of whether employers can mandate vaccination is not the issue. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission already cleared the way for employers to do so, as long as the employer provides reasonable accommodations.

By Amanda Farahany and Josh Joel

5 minute read

February 04, 2021 | Daily Report Online

Charges Against Trump Require Fulton DA to Ask, 'Can You Eat an Elephant?'

The prosecution of the former president would be resource-intensive and necessarily delay or leave unpursued other (maybe many) cases and investigations in her office.

By Bret Williams

4 minute read

February 02, 2021 | Daily Report Online

A Senate Trial and Vote on the Evidence Are Warranted

The process itself, ordained by the Constitution Trump swore an oath to protect, will be cathartic and show once again that political process grounded firmly with fidelity to the Constitution is, to borrow from Lincoln's message to Congress before signing the Emancipation Proclamation, our "last best hope."

By Mike Kenny

10 minute read