January 30, 2019 | Litigation Daily
After Years of Litigation, Allman Movie Train Wreck Suit Ends in CSX SettlementThe undisclosed payment satisfies a $3.9 million judgment against the railroad resulting from apportionment of a total $11.2 million verdict in a 2017 trial. It's the conclusion of litigation against the last of a series of defendants involved in the train crash on the set of a movie about musician Gregg Allman.
By Katheryn Tucker
6 minute read
January 28, 2019 | Daily Report Online
Ga. Courts Closing for Winter Weather“Consistent with the Governor's directive, the Supreme Court of Georgia will be closed on Tuesday,” the high court said.
By Katheryn Tucker
3 minute read
January 28, 2019 | Daily Report Online
Federalist Society Sprouts Young Lawyers GroupThe young lawyers promised not to compete with the elders' newsmaking lunches, planning instead a regular happy hour. As their Facebook post says. "We'll be raising glasses and toasting to liberty starting at 5:30 p.m.”
By Katheryn Tucker
2 minute read
January 28, 2019 | Daily Report Online
Teen in Viral Video Hires Atlanta Defamation Lawyer"We will be carefully reviewing all of the false accusations and threats made against Nick,” Lin Wood said. “We fully expect that a multitude of civil lawsuits will be filed and aggressively pursued."
By Katheryn Tucker
3 minute read
January 28, 2019 | Law.com
Covington Catholic Student in Video Hires Atlanta Defamation Lawyer"We will be carefully reviewing all of the false accusations and threats made against Nick,” Lin Wood said. “We fully expect that a multitude of civil lawsuits will be filed and aggressively pursued."
By Katheryn Tucker
3 minute read
January 25, 2019 | Daily Report Online
Two Litigators Offer State Bar a Rare Contested ElectionState Bar of Georgia members will be asked to choose between Sally Akins of Ellis Painter Ratterree & Adams in Savannah and Frank Strickland of Strickland Brockington Lewis in Atlanta.
By Katheryn Tucker
5 minute read
January 25, 2019 | Daily Report Online
Macon Man Wins $817K Verdict After $250K Policy Limit DemandThe winning lawyer had been turned down for a $250,000 policy limit demand and offer of judgment. She will seek the full verdict plus interest and attorney's fees.
By Katheryn Tucker
3 minute read
January 25, 2019 | Daily Report Online
UGA Law Launches Fund in Teaching Tribute to Justice HinesDean Bo Rutledge chose a gathering of the Georgia Council of Superior Court Judges to announce plans for the Be Kind Fund to support a jurist-in-residence program.
By Katheryn Tucker
4 minute read
January 23, 2019 | Daily Report Online
Georgia Justice to Lead National Criminal Justice BoardAfter leading Georgia's criminal justice reform movement for the past six years, Justice Michael Boggs has moved into a related national role.
By Katheryn Tucker
3 minute read
January 22, 2019 | Daily Report Online
Defense Lawyer Drew Findling to Speak on 'Inmates to Entrepreneurs'Atlanta criminal defense lawyer Drew Findling is to give a keynote speech Saturday at an entrepreneurial workshop designed to help former offenders earn a living after prison by starting businesses.
By Katheryn Tucker
2 minute read
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