Katheryn Tucker
February 12, 2019 | Daily Report Online
Appeals Judge Miller Endows Diversity Scholarship at Mercer Law“Judge Miller has been one of my great friends and 'sheroes' in the law for a long time,” Mercer Law Dean Cathy Cox said.
By Katheryn Tucker
3 minute read
February 12, 2019 | Daily Report Online
Judge Phipps Featured in Lynching Film Being Shown at Georgia TechThe filmmaker's father, C.B. King, was a mentor and friend to Phipps, who drew inspiration to go to law school after watching King in court. King was the first black attorney in Albany. Phipps was the second.
By Katheryn Tucker
2 minute read
February 12, 2019 | Daily Report Online
UGA Law Receives Record $3M Gift for First-Gen College GradsThe First-Start Scholars Program is being funded by the biggest at one time gift in UGA law school history, made by 1982 alumna Kathelen Amos, a former Aflac Inc. in-house lawyer, and the Daniel P. Amos Family Foundation.
By Katheryn Tucker
4 minute read
February 11, 2019 | Daily Report Online
Store Owner Can't Be Sued Over Murder, Ga. Appeals Court RulesTwo young lawyers made their first-ever oral arguments at the Georgia Court of Appeals for a negligent security case that may not be over.
By Katheryn Tucker
5 minute read
February 11, 2019 | Daily Report Online
Georgia Jury Awards $736K for Sideswipe by TruckA jury with two truck drivers awarded $736,000 to a woman who said a truck sideswiped her car on Interstate 285 and kept going.
By Katheryn Tucker
3 minute read
February 08, 2019 | Daily Report Online
Atlanta Lawyers to be Honored at Justice EventThe Southern Center for Human Rights will honor Don Samuel and Chris Stewart at its annual Justice Taking Root benefit.
By Katheryn Tucker
3 minute read
February 07, 2019 | Daily Report Online
'Nathan Deal Judicial Center' Gets House ApprovalCourt of Appeals Chief Judge Stephen Dillard immediately tweeted his approval. “This is a fitting tribute to @GovernorDeal, a steadfast champion of criminal justice reform and Georgia's appellate courts,” @JudgeDillard said.
By Katheryn Tucker
3 minute read
February 07, 2019 | Daily Report Online
Governor Kemp Names New JNC"As governor, I am honored to appoint this impressive coalition of attorneys to the Judicial Nominating Commission. Together, we will work tirelessly to ensure that members of the state's judiciary branch represent our values and serve with integrity and humility," Gov. Brian Kemp said Thursday.
By Katheryn Tucker
3 minute read
February 07, 2019 | Daily Report Online
Lawyer Calls for Federal Investigation of Jail DeathsAttorney Mawuli Davis of Davis Bozeman said Wednesday he represents the families of Shali Tilson, 22, and Jamie Henry, 40, both of whom died soon after being locked up in the Rockdale County jail.
By Katheryn Tucker
2 minute read
February 06, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
PHH to Pay $750K to Service Members Who Lost Homes“The brave men and women who serve in our nation's armed forces frequently are required to deploy and serve overseas with little notice,” U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito said. The settlement assures they "will be compensated for the damages they suffered when their homes were improperly foreclosed upon while they were serving our country.”
By Katheryn Tucker
4 minute read
