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June 25, 2019 | Daily Report Online

Stacey Abrams Wants Congress to Require All States to Preclear Voting Changes

“I do believe there is a broader need, and not just states that have a history of bad actions,” Abrams said.

By R. Robin McDonald

4 minute read

June 24, 2019 | Daily Report Online

New Motion Claims Georgia's Electronic Ballots Are Not Secret

The motion asks a federal judge in Atlanta to sideline use of the state's obsolete electronic voting machines after Oct 1.

By R. Robin McDonald

6 minute read

June 21, 2019 | Daily Report Online

Ethics Lawyer Finds 2 Attorneys Have No Conflicts Serving on Atlanta Task Force

Joe Whitley, leader of Baker Donelson's Government Enforcement and Investigations practice, and former Georgia Supreme Court Justice Leah Sears were asked to resign from the task force over perceived conflicts of interest.

By R. Robin McDonald

8 minute read

June 20, 2019 | Daily Report Online

Atlanta Judge's 'Chronic Tardiness' Allegedly Led to Illegal Detentions

Georgia's Judicial Qualifications Commission has filed formal ethics charges against Atlanta Municipal Court Judge Terrinee Gundy.

By R. Robin McDonald

3 minute read

June 19, 2019 | Daily Report Online

Attorney of the Year Nominee: Edward Buckley

When Atlanta civil rights lawyer Edward Buckley filed a race discrimination lawsuit against Buford School Superintendent Geye Hamby last year, he embedded…

By R. Robin McDonald

6 minute read

June 19, 2019 | Daily Report Online

Wife Charged With Murder in Burr & Forman Partner's 2018 Slaying

Melody Farris has been charged with shooting her husband to death and then burning his body to try to cover up the slaying.

By R. Robin McDonald

2 minute read

June 18, 2019 | Daily Report Online

Atlanta Attorney Charged With Forging Judge's Name on Court Order

An attorney defending veteran criminal defense lawyer Elizabeth Vila Rogan said the indictment stems from "a misunderstanding" involving a municipal court judge.

By R. Robin McDonald

4 minute read

June 18, 2019 | Daily Report Online

Former Legislator Can't Collect Legal Fees After Twice Overturning Primary Election

A Superior Court judge has ruled that former state legislator Dan Gasaway can't bill his opponent or the county election boards in his district for legal fees stemming from the judge's decision to throw out the election for the second time.

By R. Robin McDonald

3 minute read

June 17, 2019 | Daily Report Online

Gov. Kemp Favors Bob Barr for Judicial Watchdog Panel

The governor requested that the former congressman be added to a list of attorneys who could be nominated for an upcoming vacancy on the state Judicial Qualifications Commission.

By R. Robin McDonald

5 minute read

June 14, 2019 | Daily Report Online

Metro Atlanta Stockbroker Sentenced to Five Years for Defrauding Retirees, Vets

Sean Kelly, 50, of Marietta was sentenced after pleading guilty to wire fraud and securities fraud stemming from his theft of nearly $1.5 million from investors.

By R. Robin McDonald

3 minute read