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Katheryn Tucker

Katheryn Tucker

March 06, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Federal Judge Opens the Door to CFTC to Regulate Virtual Currency

U.S. District Senior Judge Jack B. Weinstein of the Eastern District of New York issued the opinion granting standing to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to exercise its enforcement power over virtual currency fraud.

By Katheryn Tucker

3 minute read

March 06, 2018 | Daily Report Online

Carr Joins AGs Seeking Help for Child Porn Victims

“We are proud to work with our local, state and federal partners to stand up for and protect our children,” Georgia's attorney general said. “We are urging congressional leaders to support this important piece of legislation."

By Katheryn Tucker

4 minute read

March 06, 2018 | Daily Report Online

Atlanta Lawyer to Donate Original Artwork to UGA Law

“I am very grateful William is donating some of his unique artwork to the law school,” UGA law school Dean Peter “Bo” Rutledge said in a news release Monday. “His collection will enhance our collection and provide thought-provoking imagery for members of the law school community for decades to come.”

By Katheryn Tucker

2 minute read

March 05, 2018 | Daily Report Online

Gov. Deal Signs New 'Streamlined' Adoption Law

“The work leading up to today has been years in the making, as we last updated these laws when I was in the state Senate, a full generation ago,” Gov. Nathan Deal said. “With the signing of this bill into law, we are giving children, including the 13,500 children in foster care, renewed hope for a forever family.”

By Katheryn Tucker

3 minute read

March 02, 2018 | Daily Report Online

Deal Names Another New Judge

Douglas Judicial Circuit District Attorney Brian Fortner will move up to the state court bench as soon as he can be sworn in, the governor announced.

By Katheryn Tucker

3 minute read

March 01, 2018 | Daily Report Online

Chief Judge, 'Dumbfounded' at Math Error, Takes Back Request for Bench Expansion

“This is what happened,” Cobb County Clerk of Superior Court Rebecca Keaton said Thursday. “By a fluke, we discovered that the numbers are off by maybe a third—inflated by 30 percent.”

By Katheryn Tucker

4 minute read

March 01, 2018 | Daily Report Online

11th Circuit Spanks Georgia Education Department

The case involves a $10.7 million grant that the U.S. Department of Education awarded to Georgia for local education entities in 2007 under the 21st Century Community Learning Centers, meant to help students at high-poverty, low-performing schools.

By Katheryn Tucker

3 minute read

February 27, 2018 | The Recorder

Judge Nixes SeaWorld's Bid for Sanctions Against Covington & Burling in Killer Whale Case

On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White of the Northern District of California denied SeaWorld's motion for sanctions against Covington & Burling.

By Katheryn Tucker

3 minute read

February 27, 2018 | Daily Report Online

Senate Confirms Former Smith, Gambrell & Russell Partner as New 11th Circuit Judge

“She will be a great judge for the United States, and I am pleased that the Senate has confirmed this qualified nominee so she can get to work.” —Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga.

By Katheryn Hayes Tucker

2 minute read

February 27, 2018 | Daily Report Online

Georgia AG Joins 20-State Challenge to Affordable Care Act in Texas

“The Affordable Care Act's design was constitutionally flawed at the outset,” AG Chris Carr said Tuesday. “Our office has pushed back against this overt form of federal overreach from the beginning."

By Katheryn Tucker

2 minute read