Katheryn Tucker

May 02, 2019 | Daily Report Online

“So now that Georgia has been out-crazied by Alabama,” State Sen. Jen Jordan said, "let our neighbors focus on and pay for the ensuing multi-year litigation extravaganza.”

By Katheryn Tucker

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May 02, 2019 | Daily Report Online

“It's time to bring the same smart pragmatic government to Washington D.C.—without all the crazy and the mean,” said former Columbus Mayor Teresa Tomlinson, an attorney.

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May 01, 2019 | Daily Report Online

The Georgia Trial Lawyers Association outgoing president Laurie Speed of Speed & King handed off the gavel Friday to Daniel Snipes of Taulbee, Rushing, Snipes, Marsh & Hodgin in Statesboro. “He's much more in touch with what's going on in rural areas," she said.

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April 30, 2019 | Daily Report Online

Laurie Speed of Speed & King handed off the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association gavel Friday night at the president's gala to the new leader, Daniel Snipes of Statesboro.

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April 29, 2019 | Daily Report Online

The Athens lawyer and former U.S. representative announced his candidacy for the job Monday.

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April 29, 2019 | Daily Report Online

“Because of the possibility of substantial legal fees associated with litigation surrounding the likely protracted defense of H.B. 481, it is important to understand your legal position as the chief legal officer of the State of Georgia,” Sen. Jen Jordan, D-Atlanta, said in a letter to Attorney General Chris Carr.

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April 29, 2019 | Daily Report Online

"It is my belief that a conviction based upon truth and justice will withstand any scrutiny. It is my belief that the greatest risk is not allowing truth and justice to direct your decisions,” said DA Paul Howard.

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April 26, 2019 | Daily Report Online

Both developments are historic for the court. Justice Robert Benham is the longest-serving member, and the first African American to join the court. Judge Sara Doyle, if elected, would bring the number of women on the court up to two.

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April 25, 2019 | Daily Report Online

“The Nestlehut award is designed for clients who look out for justice in a pure form,” attorney W. Brian Cornwell said. “They're looking out for what's right versus what's best for them. They know that's what it's going to take to help other people.”

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April 25, 2019 | Daily Report Online

Whistleblower cases have recovered more than $59 billion for the federal government since 1986, when Congress substantially strengthened the civil False Claims Act. The whistleblowers can receive up to 30 percent of the government's recovery.

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