Jonathan Ringel is managing editor of the Daily Report, the ALM newspaper in Atlanta. He can be reached at [email protected]. Twitter: @jonathanringel
February 02, 2021 | Daily Report Online
Superior Court Judge Survives COVID-19, Returns to BenchBreathing problems meant that, when he had a chance to speak to his wife or children on the telephone, "I was only good for 30 seconds or a minute."
By Jonathan Ringel
3 minute read
February 01, 2021 | Daily Report Online
How to Succeed as an Associate Without Breaching the Ethical RulesFor most situations, the first step for an associate who has concerns about another lawyer's conduct is to discuss with an internal risk manager at the firm (like the general counsel) to seek guidance and to ensure that any such discussions are privileged.
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair
6 minute read
January 27, 2021 | Daily Report Online
Georgia Can Do Better Than Offer Uniquely Unequal Expert Evidence Standards"A civil defendant's money is protected against unreliable science, but a criminal defendant's life is not."
By Mark Loudon-Brown and M. Chris Fabricant
6 minute read
January 27, 2021 | Daily Report Online
Can Special Masters Be An Answer to COVID-19 Jury Trial 'Avalanche'?Uniform Superior Court Rule 46 allows the special master to resolve all discovery disputes and even impose contempt sanctions and remedies.
By Randy Rich
2 minute read
January 22, 2021 | Daily Report Online
Affidavits for Lawyer in Capitol Invasion Contradict His Social Media ImageOne lawyer hinted at Calhoun's behavior changing, saying he "has been increasingly concerned about censorship, and gun rights, but these views have always been based on genuine concerns about the First and Second Amendments of the U.S. Constitution."
By Jonathan Ringel
5 minute read
January 22, 2021 | Daily Report Online
What's So Bad About Free Google Searches?This titanic battle will be the biggest antitrust case since the DOJ sued Microsoft more than 20 years ago for similar alleged conduct.
By Mike Kenny
7 minute read
January 21, 2021 | Daily Report Online
Refusing Plea for Bond, Judge Says Lawyer at Capitol Riots Was 'Corrupted'"You were at the Capitol on January 6, 2021," the judge said, adding that Calhoun and "patriots" crossed "a sacred line."
By Jonathan Ringel
4 minute read
January 21, 2021 | Daily Report Online
Georgia Judges: Pandemic Could Backlog Jury Trials for YearsMelton told state lawmakers that judges have been busy holding some kinds of hearing, using more online technology than ever before.
By Jeff Amy, The Associated Press
3 minute read
January 20, 2021 | Daily Report Online
Judges Still Unhappy as Augusta-Area Court Split AdvancesColumbia County officials, backed by their Republican lawmakers, want their county to have a separate three-judge circuit, leaving what has been the three-county Augusta circuit which includes Richmond and Burke counties.
By The Associated Press
3 minute read
January 19, 2021 | Daily Report Online
ABA Issues Guidance About Lawyering From HomeFormal Opinion 495 clarifies the risks for those lawyers working remotely in jurisdictions to which they are not admitted.
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair
6 minute read
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