June 25, 2019 | Daily Report Online
New Court of Appeals Chief McFadden Embarks on 'Challenging' Path, Follows 'Twitter Laureate'“It will be difficult to follow Georgia's Twitter laureate, but I will do my best,” said Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Chris McFadden upon being sworn in to succeed Chief Judge Stephen Dillard.
By Katheryn Tucker
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June 24, 2019 | Daily Report Online
Supreme Court Names New JQC MemberGeorgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold D. Melton said Judge Verda M. Colvin's "experience, judgment, and leadership ability make her well-suited for this important position, and we greatly appreciate her willingness to serve.”
By Katheryn Tucker
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June 24, 2019 | Daily Report Online
Judge Holmes to be Sworn in as DA by KempGov. Brian Kemp is expected to administer the oath of office for Holmes, who will become Cobb's first female and first African American DA. Kemp appointed Holmes to replace Vic Reynolds, whom he chose to become executive director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
By Katheryn Tucker
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June 20, 2019 | Daily Business Review
Ex-Wife, Business Partner Denied Refund Beats IRS at Eleventh CircuitJudge Robin Rosenbaum cited the quote inscribed above the IRS front door from Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.: "Taxes are what we pay for a civilized society." But she ruled it's uncivilized to make people pay taxes on money they didn't get to keep.
By Katheryn Tucker
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June 19, 2019 | Daily Report Online
Attorney of the Year Nominee: Sean J. Young“I've enjoyed working with government officials of all parties. I don't want to work with just one party,” Sean Young said. “I really believe our issues are nonpartisan.”
By Katheryn Tucker
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June 19, 2019 | Daily Business Review
Help Wanted: Bankruptcy CourtThose interested must apply by Aug. 1 to Circuit Executive James Gerstenlauer, 56 Forsyth Street, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303.
By Katheryn Tucker
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June 18, 2019 | Daily Report Online
Kemp Names New Superior Court Judge for Gwinnett"After serving our country as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard, Tadia Whitner brought invaluable leadership and legal expertise to her work as a prosecutor, private attorney, and judge for municipal and juvenile court," Gov. Brian Kemp said. "Now, I am honored to appoint her to the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit Superior Court."
By Katheryn Tucker
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June 15, 2019 | Daily Report Online
Hydrick Appointed to DeKalb Superior Court"Judge Hydrick's wealth of experience in private practice and public service makes her an ideally qualified candidate for the DeKalb County Superior Court," Gov. Brian Kemp said. "Given Stacey's commitment to her community, I am confident that she will make DeKalb County proud of her service on the bench."
By Katheryn Tucker
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June 14, 2019 | Daily Report Online
After Visiting Ethiopian Airlines Crash Site, Beasley Allen Lawyer Sues Boeing“The 346 lives that were sacrificed on the two doomed Boeing MAX flights will never return home, and they didn't have a chance to survive despite pilots' brave efforts,” said Mike Andrews of Beasley Allen. "They deserve justice by holding Boeing accountable.”
By Katheryn Tucker
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June 13, 2019 | Daily Report Online
Legislator Says Leaders Need to Hear From Black Women on Maternal Mortality“The people who made maternal mortality worse by outlawing a necessary and safe procedure now are the ones who get to decide the next steps,” said state Rep. Park Cannon. “That is truly frightening for women in Georgia.”
By Katheryn Tucker
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