December 01, 2022 | Daily Report Online
Judge Refuses to Pump the Brakes on Construction of Rivian Automotive Plant in Rural Georgia Counties"It is clear the plaintiffs' only interest is delaying or stopping this project, at seemingly any cost," the Joint Development Authority and the State of Georgia said in a statement on the ruling.
By Mason Lawlor
5 minute read
November 29, 2022 | Daily Report Online
Judge Quashes Murder Indictments Against Six Fulton County Detention OfficersThe primary dispute between the parties was whether detention officers qualify as "peace officers" by law and, if so, whether they are entitled to protections under Title 17, § 17-7-52 of the Georgia Code.
By Mason Lawlor
4 minute read
November 22, 2022 | Daily Report Online
Lawsuit Alleges Public Service Commissioner Violated First Amendment by Blocking Rival Candidate on Twitter, Facebook"Federal courts across the country have held that if government officials silence critics, by blocking them or deleting comments on social media, they violate the First Amendment," Durand's counsel, Civil Rights Lawyer Gerry Weber said in a statement.
By Mason Lawlor
3 minute read
November 18, 2022 | Daily Report Online
11th Circ.: Employee Who Underwent C-Section, Blood Transfusions Failed to Properly Seek Remote Work AccommodationsA woman fired from her government job after failing to show up to work did not properly notify her employer of accommodations needed following a cesarean section as required under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has ruled.
By Mason Lawlor
3 minute read
November 16, 2022 | Daily Report Online
$21M Settlement Reached in Gwinnett County Construction Site Injury CasePlaintiff Michael Braun, 53, was severely injured when a large commercial concrete truck run by Thomas Concrete of Georgia Inc. crushed his leg, causing sustained injuries and an ultimate amputation.
By Mason Lawlor
3 minute read
November 16, 2022 | Daily Business Review
$2 Million Hammocks HOA Scandal Places Scrutiny on How South Florida Communities Are Operated"With self-managed communities you find that the board members are signing checks themselves, which could be an issue."
By Mason Lawlor
5 minute read
November 14, 2022 | Law.com
Illinois Pretrial Implementation Task Force Providing Seminars on Abolishing Cash BailThe Pretrial Fairness Act, which primarily abolishes cash bail in pretrial release decisions, was passed by the Illinois legislature in January this year.
By Mason Lawlor
2 minute read
November 14, 2022 | Law.com
Divided NC Supreme Court Denies Class Cert for Inmates Challenging Constitutionality of Confinement PoliciesThe North Carolina Supreme Court has affirmed a decision to deny certification of a class of inmates who allege that confinement practices constitute cruel and unusual punishment.
By Mason Lawlor
4 minute read
November 11, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Federal Judge Sinks Royal Caribbean's Attempted 'Snap Removal' of Fraud Suit"There are no other defendants, let alone any other served defendants that would trigger the exception to the forum defendant rule to allow a proper removal," the court wrote.
By Mason Lawlor
4 minute read
November 08, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Florida Appellate Court: Exculpatory Clause Cannot Shield Retailer From Strict Products Liability ClaimsA retailer's exculpatory clause cannot insulate it from strict product liability claims, a Florida appellate court has ruled, finding that allowing such a clause would violate public policy.
By Mason Lawlor
4 minute read
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