Katheryn Tucker

January 21, 2021 | Daily Report Online

"BJay is a gifted attorney, dedicated public servant, and a leader of considerable experience and skill," Alston & Bird Chairman and Managing Partner Richard Hays said.

By Katheryn Tucker

4 minute read

January 21, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

"It is difficult to imagine what other meaning the misspelled word could possibly have, other than the meaning of its correct spelling 'indemnify,'" Monroe County Court of Common Pleas Judge Arthur L. Zulick ruled.

By Katheryn Tucker

3 minute read

January 20, 2021 | Daily Report Online

"Philip Morris does not appear to contest that its conduct was reprehensible," Judge Beverly Martin said.

By Katheryn Tucker

5 minute read

January 19, 2021 | Law.com

"We think it's still important to have that brick-and-mortar building," said Frank Woodson, managing attorney of Beasley Allen's new office. "We wanted a stand-alone building—which we have leased—with a Beasley Allen sign out front to say, 'Yes. We are here.'"

By Katheryn Tucker

6 minute read

January 14, 2021 | Daily Report Online

"There should be no partisan politics attached to matters related to life and liberty," ex-DA Joyette Holmes said. Asked if she believes DAs should be chosen in nonpartisan elections like the judges, she said, "Absolutely. And solicitors and sheriffs."

By Katheryn Tucker

6 minute read

January 12, 2021 | Daily Report Online

Many will remember the State Bar of Georgia's new executive director as the lawyer who rode his bike in every one of Georgia's 159 counties raising money for Georgia Legal Services.

By Katheryn Tucker

3 minute read

January 08, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

"I don't think it could be any more clear when you have a six-figure sanction that the courts are serious," said Michael Joyce of Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr. "I hope agencies will reevaluate how things are done."

By Katheryn Tucker

5 minute read

January 08, 2021 | Daily Report Online

"Because of the escalating danger presented by the significant increase in COVID-19 cases late in 2020, however, the December 9 order was modified on December 23 to prohibit jury trials not already in progress. That prohibition is continued in this order," Chief Justice Harold Melton said.

By Katheryn Tucker

2 minute read

January 06, 2021 | Daily Report Online

"It is time for this to stop. Americans must not act this way. Whether your candidate wins or loses an election is no reason to jeopardize the safety of your fellow citizens," said Blue Ridge lawyer and House Speaker David Ralston.

By Katheryn Tucker

3 minute read

January 05, 2021 | Daily Report Online

U.S. Attorney Bobby Christine added one tiny sentence to his bio on the Southern District of Georgia website: "On January 4, 2021, by written order of the President, Bobby was named Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia."

By Katheryn Tucker

4 minute read