Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates
P.C.
75 Ponce De Leon Ave NE Ste 101
Atlanta,
GA 30308(470) 294-1674
www.garymartinhays.com
By Committee on Judicial Ethics | November 7, 2024
A judge is not disqualified from presiding in matters involving a large, regulated utility, merely because the company employs the judge's court attorney's spouse as a supervisory attorney in a specialized division.
By Colleen Murphy | November 7, 2024
Being barred from practice for five years is career-ending for most lawyers, one ethics attorney said, adding that he believes suspension is a more appropriate punishment for lawyers who qualify for reinstatement.
By Committee on Judicial Ethics | November 6, 2024
A judge may not accept a leadership position with an Exploring Post that is to be administered and mentored by the local sheriff's office.
By Eden Landow | November 6, 2024
The court issued three attorney discipline opinions Tuesday.
By Cedra Mayfield | November 6, 2024
Respondent counsel for Chatham County Probate Judge Thomas C. Bordeaux Jr. disagreed the jurist's conduct "amount[ed] to willful misconduct in office; a willful and persistent failure to perform the duties of office; and conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice which brings the judicial office into disrepute."
By Russ Bynum | The Associated Press | November 6, 2024
The judge's scheduling order Tuesday was the first action taken since last November, when legal motions by the former Glynn County DA's lawyers to dismiss the case were denied.
By Committee on Judicial Ethics | November 5, 2024
A judge may permit their principal court attorney to serve on a town zoning board of appeals. Where the position is a compensated one, the judge should direct the court attorney to seek guidance from the Nonjudicial Ethics Helpline.
By Amanda Bronstad | November 5, 2024
"For example," prosecutors wrote on Tuesday, "defendant on multiple occasions during trial asked his counsel when it was his turn to testify and also told his counsel that it was his 'ass on the line.'"
By Mason Lawlor | November 5, 2024
The sanctions came in response to Ford's alleged attempts to reach a "compromise verdict," and force a mistrial for products liability claims. However, those sanctions "almost completely prevented Ford from presenting a defense as to liability," according to Appellate Judge M. Yvette Miller.
By James Palmer | November 5, 2024
"One of the biggest issues is when the new general counsel and the executive leadership team are not aligned in their approach and decision-making," said John Gilmore, co-founder of the search and consulting firm BarkerGilmore.
Presented by BigVoodoo
Honoring outstanding legal achievements focused at the national level, largely around Big Law and in-house departments.
Women Leaders in Consulting Awards honors the industry standouts and rising stars who are making a mark within the profession.
Join General Counsel and Senior Legal Leaders at the Premier Forum Designed For and by General Counsel from Fortune 1000 Companies
Boutique union side labor law firm seeks an entry level attorney that can thrive in a fast paced practice that is growing at a rapid rate. E...
Our client, a highly distinguished regional law firm, is seeking to hire a Capital Markets Associate for their growing office. Candidates s...
Carlton Fields is seeking an associate to join our Hartford office with three to five years of construction litigation experience. Excellent...
