Katheryn Tucker

January 24, 2018 | Daily Report Online

The court's judges voted Monday to approve an updated Bond Standard Operating Procedure to allow for nonviolent offenders to be released on a signature instead of having to post cash bail.

By Katheryn Tucker

4 minute read

January 24, 2018 | Daily Report Online

“Amazing that this all started with a motion to unseal records in a South Georgia state court, and ultimately led to literally hundreds of young women finding the courage to come forward and make their stories public,” S. Derek Bauer of Baker & Hostetler said.

By Katheryn Tucker

7 minute read

January 23, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

The judge “created the risk that his judicial office would be an influential factor” in the handling of his family matter, Disciplinary Counsel Maureen Bauman's complaint said. In so doing, he “impugned the integrity of the judiciary.”

By Katheryn Tucker

3 minute read

January 19, 2018 | Daily Report Online

The winning lawyers, Solo R. Michael Coker and Makenzie “Mac” McAllister of Bross McAllister & Williams, gave their client credit for making a favorable impression on the jury. “This was a man who took great pride in his work.”

By Katheryn Tucker

3 minute read

January 19, 2018 | Daily Report Online

The court ruled that Jim Turner is a public figure and has not cleared the hurdle for a defamation lawsuit—malice. Turner was suing the lawyers the NFL hired to investigate ex-Dolphin Jonathan Martin's abuse allegations.

By Katheryn Tucker

5 minute read

January 18, 2018 | Daily Report Online

“The safe disposal of unused, expired prescription drugs is crucial in combatting #opioidabuse,” AG Carr tweeted Wednesday. “Today, @WalmartNewsroom announced they will offer disposal options at ALL of their pharmacies. A great step. Thank you!”

By Katheryn Tucker

2 minute read

January 17, 2018 | Daily Report Online

“This is the third appellate argument in a row I have had postponed because of climate.” —Laurie Webb Daniel, chair of Holland & Knight's national appellate team.

By Katheryn Tucker

3 minute read

January 17, 2018 | Daily Report Online

“The moment this matter came to the attention of the MARTA authorities, and Erves was confronted, he began the painful journey of acceptance of his misconduct and the initiation of retribution and restitution," said defense attorney Marcia Shein of Shein & Brandenburg in Decatur.

By Katheryn Tucker

4 minute read

January 16, 2018 | Daily Report Online

“This started with a tip from concerned citizens,” Attorney General Chris Carr said during a news conference at the Judicial Building across the street from the Capitol which his office broadcast live on Facebook. “If something doesn't seem right, please tell somebody.”

By Katheryn Tucker

3 minute read

January 16, 2018 | Daily Report Online

“Early on, someone suggested we call this program 'Drug Court Lite,'” Judge Tain Kell said, “but I rejected that name. This court is anything but light.”

By Katheryn Tucker

3 minute read