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By Gail S. Tusan | October 8, 2021
As Roxann Smithers, a new Atlanta mediator, said, "I have found the need to focus and perform under pressure and scrutiny in golf keeps me well prepared for the same experience in my legal practice. Whether taking a tee shot in front of a few foursomes or presenting an argument in court, you are center stage and you only get one shot to get it right."
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By Lee Wallace | October 8, 2021
Mediating a multiparty case is by no means easy, but it will almost always be cheaper, faster and more predictable than a trial.
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By Jennifer Grippa | October 8, 2021
Arbitration continues to be a growing area of ADR. More and more parties are contracting for arbitration as an alternative to the often lengthy and costly…
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By Ron Negin | October 8, 2021
Attorney preparation is a critical component to having a meaningful discussion regarding resolution.
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By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair | September 27, 2021
Many bars and courts over the years have reviewed legal representations of so-called sophisticated clients who may have a better-than-average understanding of complex issues. But does a lawyer's duty or the standard of care change when representing a client who is more familiar with the business or law impacted by the representation than an average client?
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By Marvis Jenkins | September 20, 2021
The general principles of negligence apply: The plaintiff must prove duty, breach, causation and damages. Recently, there have been some developments in Georgia case law related to the issues of duty and causation, which impact the litigation of these cases.
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By Andrew Mason | September 20, 2021
On Sept. 7, Coinbase, a cryptocurrency exchange platform, announced that it had received a Wells notice from the SEC indicating the SEC planned to sue Coinbase over its upcoming Lend program.
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By Larry Stine | September 20, 2021
The executive order is unprecedented: Never before has the government issued a mandate requiring employees to submit to a vaccination or weekly medical testing or be fired.
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By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair | September 13, 2021
Although the use of contract attorneys to address staffing needs is common and routine, it is not without risk.
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By Jane P. Manning | September 10, 2021
Today's lawyers think differently. They eschew the sword of a well-argued objection in favor of the shield of a motion in limine. Unfortunately, this important tool in the litigator's toolbox has been so misused and abused that it no longer has much effect.
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