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June 04, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Civil Rights Lawyers Say Criminal Charges Against Police Remain a 'Unicorn'

Criminal charges against six Atlanta police, who tased students protesting the death of George Floyd, will face multiple hurdles.

By R. Robin McDonald

6 minute read

June 01, 2020 | Daily Report Online

11th Circuit to Consider Reality Winner's Expedited Appeal for Home Confinement Due to COVID-19

Reality Winner is seeking home confinement as COVID-19 spreads through the Texas prison where she is housed.

By R. Robin McDonald

4 minute read

May 22, 2020 | Daily Report Online

COVID-19 Closes Long County Probate Court After Clerk Tests Positive

The Long County Probate Court closed and the judge and clerks entered quarantine one day after the Georgia National Guard thoroughly cleaned the Johnson County Courthouse in Wrightsville because of COVID-19 exposure.

By R. Robin McDonald

4 minute read

May 22, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Georgia Lawyers Largely Back Civil Video Trials, but Still Raise Red Flags

The proposed rule, which would also allow judges to conduct non-jury civil trials by videoconference, garnered more than 200 comments, including multiple letters from organizations representing hundreds of lawyers.

By R. Robin McDonald

6 minute read

May 21, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Georgia Supreme Court Lifts Two-Month Suspension of Filing Deadlines Tied to COVID-19

Chief Justice Harold Melton said a backlog of cases has been building at the high court since he declared a statewide judicial emergency in March.

By R. Robin McDonald

4 minute read

May 18, 2020 | Daily Report Online

After Pushing for Abortion, Biological Father Loses Paternity Case at Georgia Supreme Court

"It appears to me that an offer to pay for an abortion is highly probative of a lack of intent to parent the child," one justice wrote.

By R. Robin McDonald

5 minute read

May 15, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Bethel Challenger Calls on Justice to Pledge He Won't Resign

Beth Beskin, a former state representative and a partner at the Atlanta offices of Freeman Mathis & Gary, said that Thursday's state Supreme Court ruling would allow Bethel to resign if he lost the election, and negate the vote by allowing the governor to replace him.

By R. Robin McDonald

5 minute read

May 14, 2020 | Daily Report Online

GA Supreme Court Refuses to Compel Election for Justice Blackwell's Seat

In a 6-2 majority ruling, the high court held that while Justice Keith Blackwell's seat is not currently vacant, his announcement that he will resign Nov. 19 rather than stand for election this summer is irrevocable, and the governor may appoint Blackwell's successor.

By R. Robin McDonald

6 minute read