Katheryn Tucker

September 13, 2019 | Daily Report Online

In announcing the award for Hines, Georgia First Amendment Foundation President Richard T. Griffiths said, "Chief Justice Hines' legacy of service is an inspiration to all of us who strive to make a difference in the lives of Georgians."

By Katheryn Tucker

3 minute read

September 12, 2019 | Daily Report Online

"Research shows that when qualifying minor offenses are removed from a person's record, they are more able to participate in society, and crime goes down," Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney David Cooke said.

By Katheryn Tucker

2 minute read

September 12, 2019 | Daily Report Online

Three candidates are now in the running for an opening to be created by the planned retirement of Justice Robert Benham, the first African American to serve on the Georgia Supreme Court. His term expires at the end of 2020. The election is in May.

By Katheryn Tucker

3 minute read

September 12, 2019 | Daily Report Online

"Steven Grimberg has a distinguished record of upholding the law, and his deep knowledge of economic crimes and cybersecurity threats will serve him well on the federal bench," said Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Georgia.

By Katheryn Tucker

3 minute read

September 11, 2019 | Daily Report Online

The first candidates have announced plans to run for the open seat in 2020. If past open judicial races in Cobb are a predictor, more candidates may be lining up.

By Katheryn Tucker

4 minute read

September 11, 2019 | Daily Report Online

"April Ross is by a wide-margin the greatest person I have ever known," Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard said. "She has overcome obstacles most people could not even imagine."

By Katheryn Tucker

4 minute read

September 11, 2019 | Daily Report Online

"The law school is tremendously proud to be able to assist former military members as they seek to become lawyers and to advocate for others," UGA law Dean Peter B. "Bo" Rutledge said. "Jim Butler continues to strongly believe in those who have served our country similar to his father and brother, and the school is happy to honor the Butler family connection to military service in this manner."

By Katheryn Tucker

2 minute read

September 10, 2019 | Daily Report Online

"A law student participating in a clinical program at a Georgia law school may be authorized to make oral argument if the supervising attorney of the program files a motion to authorize the law student to argue," the Georgia Supreme Court's new Rule 96 said.

By Katheryn Tucker

2 minute read

September 10, 2019 | Daily Report Online

"We seek a Georgia where the voices of poor people, children and marginalized people are heard and where injustices that no one should endure are resolved," Georgia Appleseed said.

By Katheryn Tucker

2 minute read

September 10, 2019 | Daily Report Online

"At this very moment, thousands—if not tens of thousands of people—are trapped in the Bahamas on devastated islands," said Southern Poverty Law Center Senior Supervising Attorney Paul Chavez.

By Katheryn Tucker

4 minute read