August 10, 2017 | Daily Report Online
Judicial Council Approves New Superior Court Judge for Cobb CountyThe Judicial Council of Georgia has announced it approved a request for an additional judge for the Cobb County Superior court in Marietta.
By Katheryn Hayes Tucker
3 minute read
August 09, 2017 | Daily Report Online
Waffle House Wins Challenge to Arbitration RequirementAtlanta-based 24-hour restaurant chain Waffle House Inc. has won a challenge to a Florida federal judge's denial of a motion to compel arbitration in a class action employment lawsuit.
By Katheryn Hayes Tucker
10 minute read
August 09, 2017 | Daily Business Review
CITGO Agrees to Settle Text Message Class ActionAn $8.3 million agreement would resolve complaints over unsolicited text messages triggered by sweepstakes entries.
By Katheryn Hayes Tucker
5 minute read
August 09, 2017 | Daily Business Review
Broward Jury Awards $11 Million in Customer's Death at Truck DealershipAttorneys Marc Wites and Harry Shevin win the award for the young daughter of a customer who was killed looking for a part at Rechtien International Trucks.
By Katheryn Hayes Tucker
3 minute read
August 04, 2017 | Daily Report Online
Prosecutor Steps Up as Judge in Clayton CountyMargaret Spencer, now senior assistant solicitor general, will become a judge on the Clayton County State Court, Gov. Nathan Deal announced Friday.
By Katheryn Hayes Tucker
4 minute read
August 04, 2017 | Daily Report Online
Gov. Deal Names New Judge for State Court in MaconJeffery Monroe, a partner with the 140-year-old Jones Cork firm in Macon, will become the newest judge on the Bibb County State Court, Gov. Nathan Deal announced Friday.
By Katheryn Hayes Tucker
2 minute read
August 04, 2017 | Daily Report Online
Lawyers to Appeal Ruling Sinking Zipline CaseA zipline that collapsed at a Dominican Republic resort in May 2014 presents legal questions that are still being debated. The Georgia Court of Appeals scuttled a lawsuit Tuesday against the company that inspected the line and certified its safety—Signature Research Inc. of Douglasville—under the doctrine of forum non conveniens, "which provides that the trial court may dismiss an action if the interests of justice and convenience of parties renders another forum more appropriate."
By Katheryn Hayes Tucker
4 minute read
August 02, 2017 | Daily Report Online
Famous Death Penalty Lawyer Closes the Book on His Last Capital CaseVeteran death penalty defense attorney Jimmy Berry of Marietta closed the book on his last open capital murder case Tuesday.
By Katheryn Hayes Tucker
10 minute read
August 02, 2017 | Daily Report Online
Senate Confirms New Judge for Eleventh CircuitThe U.S. Senate confirmed a new judge Tuesday for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Birmingham lawyer Kevin Newsom will fill a vacant seat on the Atlanta-based court that handles federal appeals for Georgia, Florida and Alabama. The vote was 66-31.
By Katheryn Hayes Tucker
2 minute read
August 02, 2017 | Daily Report Online
Georgia Senator Gets a Surprise During Pro-Wray RemarksSen. Johnny Isakson had a rare moment on Tuesday as he spoke in support of his friend and fellow Georgian, Christopher Wray, to be confirmed as director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
By Katheryn Hayes Tucker
6 minute read
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