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Katheryn Tucker

Katheryn Tucker

February 05, 2021 | Daily Report Online

Ex-DA Goes to Work for Parole Board

"I take on this role with a passion to work to enhance public safety for all of our citizens and to improve this agency overall," former Savannah DA Meg Heap said.

By Katheryn Tucker

2 minute read

February 04, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

School Ordered to Pay $2.5M to Rape Victim Whose Bedroom Door Wouldn't Lock

The Philadelphia lawyers who won a $2.5 million judgment for a student who was raped during a study abroad program said the case sets precedent for responsibility of schools and colleges to provide safe accommodations for international travel.

By Katheryn Tucker

4 minute read

February 03, 2021 | Law.com

In Legalweek(year) Keynote, Abrams Urges Legal Community to Protect Democracy

"We need lawyers and paralegals and assistants and staffers to understand that—while the target may not look like you—if you break democracy, you break it for everyone," Stacey Abrams said in a virtual gathering at ALM's Legalweek(year).

By Katheryn Tucker

5 minute read

February 01, 2021 | Daily Report Online

New Judges Named

The governor's office announced late Monday the names of six judges to fill openings on state, superior and magistrate courts around the state.

By Katheryn Tucker

4 minute read

February 01, 2021 | Daily Report Online

'Get Home': FBI Chief of Staff Paul Murphy Back to King & Spalding

"King & Spalding is a unique place in that despite all the growth, we've managed to maintain a really collegial culture. It's very special. So I am happy to be back," said former FBI Chief of Staff Paul B. Murphy.

By Katheryn Tucker

3 minute read

February 01, 2021 | Daily Report Online

Northern District of Georgia Gets Another New Acting US Attorney

After a month serving as U.S. attorney for both the Southern District and the Northern District of Georgia—at the request of the former president—Bobby Christine is packing up in Atlanta and returning to Savannah.

By Katheryn Tucker

2 minute read

February 01, 2021 | Daily Report Online

Ex-DA Finds Common Ground Between Prosecutors and Plaintiffs Lawyers

After eight years as the top prosecutor for Bibb, Crawford and Peach counties, David Cooke lost in the 2020 Democratic primary to the new district attorney, Anita Howard, the first woman and the first African American to serve in that role. Cooke is now a partner at Macon plaintiffs firm Gautreaux Law.

By Katheryn Tucker

3 minute read

January 28, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Appeal Asks Who Is Responsible for Party Guest Who Drinks Too Much

"This is a case of first impression," said James W. Manolis of Verterano & Manolis. "It's a very interesting and exciting case for a lawyer. It's an unanswered question."

By Katheryn Tucker

3 minute read

January 26, 2021 | Daily Report Online

Judges Revive Emory's Claim for Payback on Portion of $20M Sleep Center Death Verdict

Senior Judge R. Lanier Anderson said Neurocare Inc. was urging a result of an "unjust nature" by seeking to leave Emory responsible for the damages.

By Katheryn Tucker

4 minute read

January 26, 2021 | Daily Report Online

After Years of Water Wars, Georgia Signs a Contract on Lake Lanier

"Because of this contract, Georgians can rest assured that their water needs will be met for decades to come," AG Chris Carr said. "This is an important step forward for our state."

By Katheryn Tucker

3 minute read