July 30, 2020 | Daily Report Online
How Bill Campbell Came to Deliver a Dying Hero's Final Plea"John had an incorruptible integrity and an ideological purity that was like a halo. Somehow that extended to everybody in his orbit—myself included," former Atlanta Mayor Bill Campbell said.
By Katheryn Tucker
3 minute read
July 30, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer
Passing the Bar Exam May Not Be Required for New Pa. LawyersThe recommendation is to allow a diploma privilege that includes the usual bar admission requirements—except for taking and passing the bar exam. New lawyers would still have to satisfy the character and fitness requirements and other proposed criteria such as completion of the Pennsylvania Bridge the Gap course before admission.
By Katheryn Tucker
3 minute read
July 30, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Divided Leaders Stand United Honoring John Lewis"We gather here today in what was once a stronghold of the Confederacy—together—because this prophet named John Lewis lived and loved," Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said at the Georgia Capitol.
By Katheryn Tucker
8 minute read
July 29, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Judiciary Committees Confirm Clerk for New Business Court"With their action today, the Joint Committee ensured that the Business Court will be well-positioned when it opens on Monday, with our full team assembled, and ready for whatever comes at us," said Judge Walt Davis.
By Katheryn Tucker
5 minute read
July 28, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Judge Cancels Mask Hearing, but Not Mediation"Despite the rapidly growing threat to Georgians from COVID-19, Governor Brian Kemp sued Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to prevent her from implementing critical life-saving measures in Atlanta. Nevertheless, she persisted," the mayor's response brief said.
By Katheryn Tucker
5 minute read
July 28, 2020 | Corporate Counsel
Why Kit Check's General Counsel Wakes Up Feeling Good About Her Job"I'm excited to join Kit Check, as we share the vision of using innovative technology to help keep providers and patients safe," said Mialeeka Williams, the company's first GC.
By Katheryn Tucker
5 minute read
July 28, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Bar Leaders Tackle the Justice Gap with 'Legal Deserts' Talk"Large swaths of rural America lack access to attorneys—including parts of most states," the ABA said in its invitation to the event.
By Katheryn Tucker
3 minute read
July 23, 2020 | Daily Report Online
'Kemp v. Bottoms' Mask Lawsuit Heads to Mediation"We are in agreement that masks save lives," Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said after a chat with Gov. Brian Kemp. "We will see if we can work out some terms that we can share publicly and not have this play out in court."
By Katheryn Tucker
4 minute read
July 22, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Mask Rematch Set for 'Kemp v. Bottoms'A new Zoom hearing has been set for Tuesday morning in the showdown between Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.
By Katheryn Tucker
4 minute read
July 22, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Clerk for New Statewide Business Court Up for Confirmation"I think litigants who do not yet know her will appreciate, not only the high degree of professionalism she brings to the role, but her incredibly easy-going nature," said Business Court Judge Walt Davis.
By Katheryn Tucker
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