Katheryn Tucker
October 31, 2018 | Daily Report Online
Chief Justice, Highlighting Role of Language Interpreters, Calls for 'Justice for All'“We have to get justice for all,” Chief Justice Harold Melton said. “And the people have to feel like they've gotten justice. They have to know it so they can have confidence in the system.”
By Katheryn Tucker
4 minute read
October 31, 2018 | Daily Report Online
New Appeals Court Judge Promises Not to Be MeanBefore he asked, newly sworn in Judge Chris Coomer cautioned the lawyers in the Capitol not to answer this question: “How many of you have ever been in front of a mean judge?"
By Katheryn Tucker
3 minute read
October 30, 2018 | Daily Report Online
US Attorney Requests Vigilance After Synagogue Massacre“Our hearts are heavy in the wake of the senseless, mass shooting that occurred at the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh, and we extend our deepest condolences to the victims and their families of this tragedy, and to all Jewish people,” BJay Pak said.
By Katheryn Tucker
3 minute read
October 30, 2018 | Daily Business Review
11th Circuit Reverses Fee Award in Miami Construction DisputeJudge Frank Hull wrote for a panel reversing an attorney fee award that the winning lawyer said "is contrary to Florida's public policy and, if made into legal precedent, would have turned the construction industry on its head.”
By Katheryn Tucker
3 minute read
October 29, 2018 | Daily Report Online
Topping Out Date Set for New Justice Building“It's really coming into form,” spokeswoman Morgan Smith-Williams said. “If you drive down Memorial Drive, you'll see the outside is framed.”
By Katheryn Tucker
3 minute read
October 29, 2018 | Daily Report Online
House Majority Whip Prepares to Leave Legislature for the Bench“I will miss politics. And I will not miss politics,” said Rep. Chris Coomer, R-Cartersville, who on Wednesday will become a Georgia Court of Appeals judge.
By Katheryn Tucker
4 minute read
October 26, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal
Rutgers Computer Hacker Ordered to Pay $8.6M in Restitution"Paras has completely turned his life around, he is now a mature, responsible young man who sincerely regrets his past actions. He will continue to live up to the court's expectations and will work hard to repay the loss to Rutgers," said defense attorney Robert Stahl.
By Katheryn Tucker
3 minute read
October 25, 2018 | Daily Report Online
Chief Justice Melton to Address 'Eliminating Barriers to Justice'Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold Melton will present a keynote speech at the Eliminating Barriers to Justice conference at the Georgia State University law school, 85 Park Place in downtown Atlanta on Oct. 31.
By Katheryn Tucker
3 minute read
October 25, 2018 | Daily Report Online
Lawyers Clash Over U-Haul's Self Insurance PlanThe Georgia Court of Appeals is being asked to decide whether U-Haul can qualify as a self insurer—and benefit from liability limits under state law. Both sides said their opponent's position is unfair to their clients.
By Katheryn Tucker
3 minute read
October 24, 2018 | Daily Report Online
Vehicular Homicide Conviction Undone by Another DUI Arrest“We find the evidence sufficient, but reverse her convictions because the trial court erred by admitting evidence of the subsequent act,” Presiding Judge Sara Doyle said.
By Katheryn Tucker
5 minute read
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