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September 26, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Like Mother, Like Daughter

"I am proud to say that I am joining these new ranks of mother/daughter law teams."
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September 26, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Judge Orders Stop to Referendum in Coastal Ga. Slave Descendants' Zoning Battle

The judge sided with McIntosh County's elected commissioners seeking to cancel the election, ruling that Georgia's Constitution doesn't allow citizens to challenge zoning ordinances by referendum.
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September 26, 2024 | Law.com

Norfolk Southern's $600M Class Settlement Gets Final Approval

At a final approval hearing on Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Benita Pearson said she would approve Norfolk Southern's $600 million class settlement over the 2023 derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
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September 26, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Oral Argument Set: Justices to Weigh Constitutionality of Georgia's Equitable Caregiver Act in October

"By the rights afforded parents by our Constitutions, the best interest of a child cannot in and of itself be the basis for a stand-alone statute that would allow for any person who has ever had contact with a child to step in and argue for parental 'rights and responsibilities,'" briefed appellant counsel Elizabeth S. Pitts of Denny, Pease, Kirk & Morgan in Columbus.
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September 25, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Novel Startup Called Free TV Hires Industry Veteran as GC

"Never underestimate the power of 'free,'" programming pioneer Jonathan Katz said after founding the service last year.
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September 25, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Reality TV Star Julie Chrisley Resentenced to 7 Years in Bank Fraud, Tax-Evasion case

Before the Chrisleys became reality television stars, they and a former business partner submitted false documents to banks in the Atlanta area to obtain fraudulent loans, prosecutors said during their trial.
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September 25, 2024 | National Law Journal

Republicans Grill Biden's NDNY Judicial Nominee Over Prior LGBTQ+ Bill Sponsorship

"If I am fortunate enough to be confirmed as a district court judge, I would follow the Constitution," judicial nominee Anthony J. Brindisi said. "I would follow the precedent that has been set forth by the Supreme Court and the Second Circuit on these matters if I am confirmed."
6 minute read
September 25, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Exiting Dean Believes Atlanta Law School Should Consider Fundraising Pro as Successor

John Marshall leaders say they will do a nationwide search for a replacement who should "believe in the mission of the school."
5 minute read
September 25, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Ga. High Court Could Reject Counting Presidential Votes for Cornel West and Claudia De la Cruz

If West and De la Cruz are disqualified, Georgia voters would have the choice of four presidential candidates—Harris for the Democrats, Republican Donald Trump, Libertarian Chase Oliver and the Green Party's Jill Stein.
5 minute read
September 25, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Definitely Not 'A Bridge Too Far': Georgia's Latest Legislative Attempt to Limit Bad-Faith Settlement Setups

Legislative response is needed to arrest the growing threat of bad faith for failing to accept settlement offers never meant to succeed.
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