Daily Report

07/03/2025

Energy Company to Ask State Supreme Court to Nix $9.2M Libel Suit

If the state high court declines to hear the case, the outcome could have a chilling effect on free speech concerning matters of public interest, the mine's counsel with Baker & Hostetler recently told the Daily Report.

07/03/2025

Jones Walker Managing Partner Reelected to Fifth Term

William Hines began the first of his five-year terms in 2006, and has overseen Jones Walker’s growth from about 200 attorneys in six offices to more than 350 attorneys in 17 offices.

07/03/2025

From Costs to Confidence, Merger-Seeking Firms Must Stay Out in Front of the 'Crisis' Point, Experts Say

"A crisis of confidence in leadership and the firm’s future is what precedes every law firm failure," one expert said.

07/03/2025

ICYMI. Who's new to the bench? Litigation reporter Cedra Mayfield details the nominations so far this year from Gov. Brian Kemp to fill judicial vacancies. She also compiled notes on judges who took on senior status.
https://www.law.com/dailyreportonline/2025/07/01/kemps-picks-for-judge-2025-second-quarter-recap/

07/03/2025

Why Georgia's Tort Reform Isn't a Loss for Plaintiffs—a Dual Perspective

Arguably, the enactment of SB 68 represents a measured approach to tort reform in Georgia. It curbs abusive practices—on both sides of the aisle—without eliminating legitimate claims or capping damages outright.

07/03/2025

The latest edition of On the Move includes news about King & Spalding, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings, Pierson Ferdinand and Arnall Golden Gregory.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://www.law.com/dailyreportonline/2025/07/02/on-the-move-king--spaldings-international-footprint-lures-investment-funds-pro-from-alston--bird/

07/03/2025

'Don't Be Dumb': Ga. Court of Appeals Sanction Gives Insight Into AI Usage Guidelines

“It is a very powerful tool, and I'm not aware of any opinions that say 'Do not use AI in advancing the interests of your client.' What we are seeing a whole lot of is 'Don't be dumb [when using it as a tool],'" said Matt Wetherington, an Atlanta-based attorney who incorporates artificial intellig...

07/03/2025

ICYMI. One of the First: Defense Considers Appeal in $8.5M Post-Tort Reform Verdict
https://www.law.com/dailyreportonline/2025/07/01/one-of-the-first-defense-considers-appeal-in-85m-post-tort-reform-verdict/

07/03/2025

ICYMI. New Executive Orders Aim to Accelerate and Expand Development of U.S. Nuclear Energy
https://www.law.com/dailyreportonline/2025/06/27/new-executive-orders-aim-to-accelerate-and-expand-development-of-us-nuclear-energy/

07/02/2025

On The Move: King & Spalding's International Footprint Lures Investment Funds Pro From Alston & Bird

Also, Pierson Ferdinand adds UnitedLex legal VP to C-suite, former federal prosecutor joins Bradley in Charlotte

07/02/2025

Simpson Thacher has created three new leadership roles: a global head of private equity, a global head of asset management and a chair of funds and fund adjacencies.

From Patrick Smith: 🔗 https://www.law.com/americanlawyer/2025/07/01/simpson-thacher-names-3-new-corporate-practice-heads-/

07/02/2025

What Counsel Need to Tell HR Supervisors on Day One

By William Principe of Constangy

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://www.law.com/dailyreportonline/2025/07/01/what-counsel-need-to-tell-hr-supervisors-on-day-one/