Daily Report Online | Commentary
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair | December 6, 2021
The American Bar Association has long recognized that many lawyers change law firms during the course of their careers, and these separations can be accomplished amicably.
Daily Report Online | Commentary
By John Amabile, Shalanna Pirtle and Shayla Wright | November 23, 2021
The Georgia Uniform Mediation Act, which went into effect July 1, made Georgia the first state to incorporate into its own laws the United Nations' own similar statute.
Daily Report Online | Commentary
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair | November 22, 2021
Outside counsel may handle a variety of tasks for clients, but there can be risks for outside counsel when a governmental agency—particularly those with law enforcement power—makes an informal inquiry regarding a client.
Daily Report Online | Commentary
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair | November 8, 2021
The desire to accept all new client representations, while professionally advantageous, can be detrimental to a lawyers' health if not properly supported or monitored.
Daily Report Online | Commentary
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair | October 26, 2021
Coming up with a name for a new firm or solo practice can be an exciting challenge. A firm's name often acts as a first impression on the community…
Daily Report Online | Commentary|Product Review
By Jim Dudukovich | October 19, 2021
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sent a notice of penalty offenses to over 700 companies, in which the FTC cites a handful of past cases it has successfully brought as proof that certain marketing tactics involving endorsements and product reviews violated Section 5 of the FTC Act.
Daily Report Online | Commentary
By Matt Gomes and Will Ortiz | October 18, 2021
A recent study concluded that more than half of nonunion private sector employees are now subject to mandatory arbitration procedures.
Daily Report Online | Commentary
By Katherine Jensen | October 13, 2021
Under Georgia law, a claimant must prove he or she sustained an injury arising out of and in the course of the employment to recover workers' compensation benefits. The courts have construed a compensable "injury" under O.C.G.A. § 34-9-1(4) as "a discernible physical injury."
Daily Report Online | Commentary
By Everett Catts | October 8, 2021
For 2021, as in past years, the Daily Report asked several local lawyers who serve as mediators or arbitrators to submit columns providing tips on how attorneys could best handle their next mediation, arbitration or other resolution case.
Daily Report Online | Commentary
By Nisbet "Ken" Kendrick | October 8, 2021
Genuine apologies very rarely happen. Openings statements, once a chance for parties to speak freely, became the purview counsel. Far too often, the lawyer's "explanation of weakness" in an opposing party's case became a "with all due respect" moment (see "Talladega Nights;" Sony Pictures, 2006).
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