February 01, 2018 | Daily Report Online
'Freaky Fast' Delivery Leads to $167K Verdict Against Jimmy John'sA man walking across Peachtree Street in Midtown on his lunch hour was hit by a bike and knocked to the pavement, breaking his elbow.
By Katheryn Tucker
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January 31, 2018 | Daily Report Online
UGA Law School Takes on Gerrymandering and Voting Rights“The U.S. Supreme Court's pending docket is the driving force behind this year's conference theme, which will allow for important and timely dialogue on gerrymandering practices and redistricting,” said conference organizer and third-year law student John E. Farmer Jr.
By Katheryn Tucker
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January 31, 2018 | Daily Report Online
Supreme Court Ruling Saves Lake Lanier Marinas From $50M Tax IncreaseThe high-dollar decision turned on a technicality: a missed deadline.
By Katheryn Tucker
3 minute read
January 31, 2018 | Daily Report Online
U.S. Attorney Pak Retools Office Leadership“As the U.S. Attorney, I am grateful for the opportunity to lead an office with so many talented and dedicated professionals,” U.S. Attorney Pak said. “It is my sincere belief that these changes will energize the office and help us focus on the matters that are the most impactful to the citizens of our district.”
By Katheryn Tucker
3 minute read
January 31, 2018 | Daily Report Online
Carr Vows to 'Promote Transparent Government' in Records Training Report“Openness and transparency are critical to an efficient and well-functioning government,” said state Attorney General Chris Carr. “As public officials, we are simply trustees of the people's documents.
By Katheryn Tucker
2 minute read
January 30, 2018 | Daily Report Online
Fayette County Jury Awards $900K Against UIM CarrierThe defense offered to settle the case for $325,000. The plaintiff asked for $850,000 before the trial. The jury's verdict of $935,288, minus $100,000 already paid, puts Nationwide on the hook for just under the top pretrial offer.
By Katheryn Tucker
2 minute read
January 29, 2018 | Daily Report Online
USA Gymnastics Sex Abuse News Turns Law School Talk Into Call to ActionFollowing a week of sexual abuse horrors revealed in a Michigan courtroom, the University of Georgia law school hosted an open discussion Saturday about taking legal action against predators and those who enable them.
By Katheryn Tucker
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January 29, 2018 | Daily Report Online
'Ground Zero' USA Gymnastics Trial Coming Soon in Georgia“This case is ground zero for the entire USA Gymnastics investigation,” W. Brian Cornwell of Cornwell & Stevens in Savannah told the Daily Report on Friday. “None of this would have happened if it hadn't been for my client and her parents standing up for what's right to protect other kids."
By Katheryn Tucker
6 minute read
January 26, 2018 | Daily Report Online
Judge Who Hates Surprises and Remembers Names Plans to Say GoodbyeThe judge thanked the people of DeKalb County for allowing him to serve as one of their judges for “the majority of his adult life.” He has enjoyed memorizing the names of everyone reporting for jury duty and excusing each one by name when they were finished, whether chosen for a trial or not.
By Katheryn Tucker
2 minute read
January 25, 2018 | Daily Report Online
UGA Law Names Leader for New Veterans Legal Aid Clinic“I am tremendously happy to have our most senior-ranking clinical faculty member leading our Veterans Legal Services Clinic,” School of Law Dean Peter B. “Bo” Rutledge said Thursday.
By Katheryn Tucker
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