May 21, 2018 | Daily Report Online
Man Convicted of Child Rape, Later Pardoned, Need Not Register as Sex Offender, Court RulesThe Georgia Supreme Court ruled Monday that a man who previously pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting his 6-year-old daughter does not have to register as a sex offender because he was later deemed rehabilitated and pardoned.
By Katheryn Tucker
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May 18, 2018 | Daily Business Review
Miami Judge Tosses Class Action Against Ex-Ski Resort OwnerAriel Quiros was accused of running the biggest to date EB-5 fraud to date at Vermont's Jay Peak ski resort.
By Katheryn Tucker
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May 17, 2018 | Daily Report Online
AG Carr Wants Litigators for Opioid CasesFollowing news this week that attorneys general in Florida and Texas had filed lawsuits similar to those in other states seeking damages from companies that profit from addiction to opioid painkillers, Carr's spokeswoman said his office is looking for help on similar litigation.
By Katheryn Tucker
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May 17, 2018 | Daily Report Online
Lawyers Ask Judge to Punish Ford in Roof Crush RetrialLawyers for the surviving sons of Melvin and Voncile Hill, Kim and Adam, have asked Gwinnett County State Court Judge Shawn Bratton to punish Ford by excluding the company's defense on key issues.
By Katheryn Tucker
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May 15, 2018 | Daily Business Review
AGs Step Up Charges Against Opioid Makers“We are in the midst of a national opioid crisis claiming 175 lives a day nationally and 15 lives a day in Florida, and I will not tolerate anyone profiting from the pain and suffering of Floridians." - AG Pam Bondi
By Katheryn Tucker
4 minute read
May 14, 2018 | Daily Report Online
New City Court Chief Judge Forms Task Force, Plans Changes“The Task Force is a great opportunity to get feedback and ideas on how the Court can better serve Atlanta moving forward in the 21st century,” Chief Judge Christopher Portis said in a news release.
By Katheryn Tucker
3 minute read
May 11, 2018 | Daily Report Online
Plaintiffs' Counsel Defend Judge in Contentious Ford Roof Crush CaseThe latest development is a defense of Gwinnett County State Court Judge Shawn Bratton, who was the subject of a motion for recusal from Ford accusing him of bias, unfairness and one-sided rulings.
By Katheryn Tucker
7 minute read
May 10, 2018 | Daily Report Online
Deal Names Two New ProsecutorsGov. Nathan Deal named two new prosecutors Wednesday to fill job openings in Douglasville and Thomasville.Andrew Pope will fill the solicitor…
By Katheryn Tucker
1 minute read
May 10, 2018 | Daily Report Online
Deal Names Three Judges to Court of AppealsThe new judges will fill openings created by President Donald Trump's nominations of two judges to federal court and one retirement.
By Katheryn Tucker
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May 09, 2018 | Daily Report Online
High Court Ponders Fate of Litigation FundingThe Georgia Supreme Court has been asked to decide whether litigation funding agreements amount to illegally high interest loans or investment contracts that reward risk—and industry groups are watching and filing amicus briefs in support of the practice.
By Katheryn Tucker
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