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'The Impact of This Loss on the Community and Our Firm Is Immeasurable': Lewis Roca Partner, Family Found Dead in Phoenix Home
Lewis Roca confirmed the death of firm partner, Marla Hudgens, and her family in a statement. Authorities believe she and her young children were killed by her husband, according to a CBS News report.
DC Firms Suffer Greater Burden of Economic Downturn Compared to Nationwide Peers
The poor performance in the region is a continuation of the first half of the year.
Jones Day Managing Partner Brogan to Step Down After 20 Years, Names DC Partner Shumaker as Successor
At the end of 2022, Gregory Shumaker will succeed Stephen Brogan, one of the longest-serving leaders in the Am Law 100.
11th Circ.: Employee Who Underwent C-Section, Blood Transfusions Failed to Properly Seek Remote Work Accommodations
A woman fired from her government job after failing to show up to work did not properly notify her employer of accommodations needed following a cesarean section as required under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has ruled.
Delta CLO Peter Carter Gets Promotion That Broadens His Duties
CEO Ed Bastian praised Carter as a trusted and knowledgeable adviser to me as well as the entire Delta leadership team.
Kentucky's Lawyer Disciplinary System to Be Reviewed
The Kentucky Supreme Court and the Kentucky Bar Association said in a joint statement that they requested the review in an effort to create more efficiency, ensure due process and protect both the public and the integrity of the legal profession.
Georgia Court of Appeals Presiding Judge Stephen Dillard has embarked on a drastic health, wellness and fitness journey. Over the past 12 weeks, the intermediate appellate judge has lost 52 pounds. The husband and father shares what motivated his wellness journey, how he's made progress and how other jurists can join in.
It's easy to make excuses. I was quite skilled at doing so, said Georgia Court of Appeals Presiding Judge Stephen Dillard. But if you're honest with yourself, you can find 30 minutes to an hour a day to prioritize your health.
As More Law Schools Drop Out, Are the US News Rankings in Danger?
Observers remain split on whether these moves will inflict any lasting damage on the highly influential publication.
Georgia Abortion Providers Wary After Court Strikes Down Ban
“We will continue to take it as it is right now and take it a day at a time and an hour at a time if that’s what it requires,” carafem clinic chief operations officer Melissa Grant said.
Gingrich Granted Stay by Va. Judge in Efforts to Avoid Testimony in Ga. Election Grand Jury Probe
In an order issued Thursday, the Virginia Court of Appeals granted the former U.S. House speaker’s motion for a stay.
Judge Blocks DeSantis 'Stop Woke' Education Ban
Tallahassee U.S. District Judge Mark Walker issued a temporary injunction against the so-called Stop Woke Act in a ruling that called the legislation “positively dystopian.”ci
With Midmarket Billing Rates, Law Firm Lorium Expands Into Georgia
The law firm's Georgia practice will focus on litigation and restructuring, with billing rates topping around $550 an hour.
Georgia House Speaker David Ralston died Wednesday at 68, spokesperson Kaleb McMichen said, less than two weeks after he announced he was stepping down because of health concerns.
According to a statement issued by his office's spokesman, Ralston had died after “an extended illness.” The Blue Ridge Republican became Georgia state government's second most powerful leader during his 13 years leading the 180-member House.
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'Magnet for Violent Crime': Pa. Suit Involving Ga. Companies Links 'Skills' Games to Shooting Death
They're putting mini-casinos throughout all the corners of the state. The different between 'skills' games and casinos is that casinos are subject to Pennsylvania's laws and regulations that are there to protect the consumers and the operators to ensure that this kind of thing doesn't happen, Zimmer...
When Global Law Firms Gathered in Miami, Here's What They Talked About
The 2022 International Bar Association Conference spanned a week and covered dozens of different legal issues, but one topic came up time and time again both in pre-planned panels and in organic conversation.
$21 Million Settlement Reached In Gwinnett County Construction Site Injury Case
Plaintiff Michael Braun, 53, was severely injured when a large commercial concrete truck run by Thomas Concrete of Georgia Inc. crushed his leg, causing sustained injuries and an ultimate amputation.
Was Ford Actually Sanctioned in This Products Liability Case? Here's Why the Answer Matters
“In the long history of this over-litigated case perhaps nothing heretofore filed is as deceptive as the ‘motion to vacate,’” the response said. “The entire premise of the motion is captured in its title—‘sanctions imposed against Ford’s lawyers.’ That premise is flatly contradicte...
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Judge Says Michael Flynn Must Testify in Ga. Election Probe
Attorneys for Flynn, a retired lieutenant general who served briefly as national security adviser under Trump, had argued that the special grand jury's investigation was a civil matter, rather than a criminal one. For that reason, he should not be compelled to testify, they argued.
U.S. Agency Sued Over Hands-Off Decision on Okefenokee Mine
The lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court accuses the Army Corps of Engineers of contradicting its own policies and violating federal law when the agency agreed in August to relinquish regulatory jurisdiction over the proposed mine near the Georgia-Florida line.
Midsize Law Firm Dissolving, With 50-Lawyer Team Heading to Hawkins Parnell
The move will allow Atlanta-based Hawkins Parnell to add offices in San Diego, Orange County, Seattle and Las Vegas.
Man Sues Kroger for Crabs Allegedly Sickening Family, Seeking $1M, 1% Company Share
This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.
Tuesday Newspaper
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Google Agrees to Pay Largest Privacy Settlement in US History to 40 States, Including Ga.
“Big Tech is watching us, but Silicon Valley needs to know that we are watching them too, and if they violate our consumer-protection laws, we will take strong action to protect our citizens, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody said.
Arnall Golden Gregory Participates in 3 Events
The Atlanta-based firm's representatives attended events supporting women and LGBTQ+ Georgians.
ABA Executive Director Jack Rives, a UGA Law Grad, Stepping Down in February
“It’s been an honor to be associated with the ABA,” Jack Rives told Law.com, “and I look forward to a bright future for the ABA.”
Jury Makeup Questioned in Georgia Case: 'The Government Pinpointed Only Minorities'
After a five-day trial, a U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia jury convicted Mexican citizen Juan Rangel-Rubio of Rincon of federal conspiracy charges in the 2017 murder of Eliud Montoya.
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Georgia, the U.S. Supreme Court and the Trail of Tears
The Cherokees, in northwest Georgia, had adopted a policy of assimilation, even adopting evangelical Christianity. No matter, the discriminatory desire to dispossess and displace Native Americans was too strong, especially after gold (near Dahlonega) was discovered on the lands they occupied.
How Opioid Litigation Is Creating 'a New Breed' of Plaintiffs Lawyer, Plus Thoughts on a Cobb Co. Case
“It's going to create a very formidable plaintiffs bar in our country going forward given the level of expertise provided to a new group of younger lawyers,” says Jayne Conroy of Simmons Hanly Conroy, one of the three co-leads of the plaintiffs' executive committee in the National Prescription O...
Talent War Rages for Labor and Employment Attorneys Amid Sustained Client Demand
Labor and employment became one of the hottest practice areas when the pandemic hit in 2020, and demand has remained high, said Ross Fishman of Fishman Marketing.
How Edelson Plans to Pave 'a Way Forward' for Holding Gun Makers Accountable
In this week's episode of Legal Speak, Law.com legal technology reporter Isha Marathe speaks with Edelson attorney Ari Scharg about the lawsuit his firm has filed on behalf of one of the Highland Park, Illinois mass shooting victims against Smith & Wesson, the maker of the assault rifle used that da...
Man Sues Fastenal for Alleged Family Medical Leave Act Breaches
This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.
The Hartford Sues to Get Released from Covering Couple's Golf Cart Crash Claims
This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.
Low-Budget Film Company Sues Actor to Distribute 4 Movies Featuring Him
This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.
Woman Sues Chase Bank for Allegedly Allowing Hackers to Steal $35K from Account
This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.
11th Circuit Judge William Pryor Mocks Federalist Society Critics
Pryor's comments during FedSoc's annual convention made fun of a sitting senator, a law professor and the media.
As Veterans Day Arrives, Ga. Legal Clinics Continue to Help Military Members
“We all have our different ways of giving back. Some can provide legal services. Some can provide food assistance. Whatever you have that you can use to serve veterans, you should do that, and particularly on Veterans Day, said Carlissa Carson, senior staff attorney at the Volunteer Clinic for Vet...
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In recognition of #BlackHistoryMonth here are a few quotes of inspiration from historical members of the legal community that you may recognize.
An overwhelming majority of legal professionals believe their mental well-being is worse off as a result of their chosen career, our in-depth survey of law firm lawyers & staff suggest. | #MentalHealthAwareness #MindsOverMatters https://www.law.com/dailyreportonline/2020/02/19/lawyers-reveal-true-depth-of-the-mental-health-struggles/
2019 Red Mass Bestows Awards, Prays for the Judiciary https://www.law.com/dailyreportonline/2019/10/16/2019-red-mass-bestows-awards-prays-for-the-judiciary/
ICYMI: King & Spalding’s transformation of its headquarters at 1180 Peachtree St., completed earlier this year, has radically opened up the office. | #BigLaw https://www.law.com/dailyreportonline/2019/09/29/king-spalding-opened-up-its-headquarters-with-glass-and-a-rooftop-deck/
Huff Powell & Bailey celebrated Gainesville partner Weymon Forrester’s career and his 2019 Traditions of Excellence in the Practice of Law award with an event at Druid Hills Golf Club on Aug. 15. http://ow.ly/nbAn30pyLX4
#AmLaw200: The @AmericanLawyer's annual ranking of the Second Hundred top-grossing U.S. law firms. ow.ly/GSCt30oObFN
#AmLaw200: The @AmericanLawyer's annual ranking of the Second Hundred top-grossing U.S. law firms. http://ow.ly/GSCt30oObFN
The 2019 #LawDay Committee, sponsored by the Atlanta Bar Assn, Gate City Bar Association and the Fulton County Courts, hosted a Law Day program at the Judge Romae T. Powell Juvenile Justice Center http://ow.ly/tJUM30oIDZJ American Bar Association #gacourts #galegal
The Legal Marketing Association held its annual conference in Atlanta on April 8-10 at the Hyatt Regency. Attended by 1,500 professionals across the legal marketing & business development community http://ow.ly/czRV30opxso LMA International
.PBPATL, which matches volunteer lawyers w/ local nonprofits, recognized outstanding volunteer attorneys for their #probono efforts at its annual reception on March 20 at Troutman Sanders’ offices in Midtown. http://ow.ly/O9WA30ocW5z @TStweets
Over 300 Step Up for AVLF's PurSHOEing Justice Fundraiser http://ow.ly/FSK230nVqfD
Georgia Defense Lawyers Association - GDLA Holds 16th Annual Judicial Reception http://ow.ly/ZVzc30nKSQs
Check out some of Atlanta’s most notable partner moves in 2018. http://ow.ly/eBPo30nGJMK #gapol #galegal
#LegalSpeak Podcast: In this clip, Boston University School of Law Dean Angela Onwuachi-Willig shares her mentor story about Kevin Johnson, dean of the UC Davis School of Law. Listen to full episode here http://ow.ly/dsck30n7I2G
Colleagues & friends have been paying tribute to the career of Georgia Supreme Court Justice Carol Hunstein, who will retire when her current term expires at the end of the year. http://ow.ly/aeP230n0IoA #galegal #gapol #gacourts
Justices of the Supreme Court of Georgia & Judges of the Court of Appeals donned reflective vests & helmets Tuesday to join construction workers as the final beam was placed at the top of the new state judicial building http://ow.ly/gb8H30mMUpb #gapol #gacourts #galegal
The Atlanta Bar Association’s “One Singular Sensation” will run this weekend only at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center at 1 Galambos Way. Showtime is 8 p.m. This slideshow features live shots taken of Thursday night’s dress rehearsal. http://ow.ly/o9jv30mEazd
#LegalSpeak Podcast: @Ross_Todd speaks w/ D.C. Superior Court Judges Russell Canan, Gregory Mize & Frederick Weisberg. This clip Judge Canan shares how the dynamic book Tough Cases (https://trib.al/rHgkq7b) came about. Full episode here http://ow.ly/NUZv30mAgMN
Saluting #Veterans in the Georgia Legal Community! Readers overwhelmed us w/ their response to our request for photos & info about their military service & we present them here http://ow.ly/Xt5o30mznrk #VeteransDay
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Thanks Donors With Winetasting at the Biltmore http://ow.ly/cwwp30my8r9
Solo practitioners & big firm lawyers alike were honored for the many volunteer hours they’ve devoted to helping those in need gain justice at the Atlanta Bar Assn Association’s annual Celebrating Service luncheon http://ow.ly/4OGY30mlu3V
ICYMI: #LegalSpeak Podcast Part 1 - Law.com columnist Patrick Krill talks w/ Baker Hostetler lawyer Lynn Garson about her story of managing bouts of depression. She offers advice to those who maybe where she was yrs ago. Full episode here http://ow.ly/oDcs30meZu3
#LegalSpeak Podcast: Part 1 - Law.com columnist Patrick Krill talks w/ Baker Hostetler lawyer Lynn Garson about her story of managing bouts of depression. She offers advice to those who maybe where she was yrs ago. Full episode here http://ow.ly/oDcs30meZu3
7th Annual Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Guardian Ad Litem Event Raises $30K http://ow.ly/CGlJ30lXadJ
Legal Speak is on break but we'll be back next week with fresh podcasts. If you’re just getting started, here are some of our favorite programs from earlier this year http://ow.ly/5AKA30lKSvm
Meet 9 Georgia GCs Who've Earned Big-Time Comp Packages http://ow.ly/pvyB30lDSh9 #InHouseTwitter #BigData
Highlights From the Atlanta Association of Legal Administators E2E Event http://ow.ly/VI2D30ltFNp Atlanta ALA Atlanta Association of Legal Administrators (AALA)
Did you hear the one where an ex-GC, a King & Spalding expatriate & a former DA from DeKalb County took over Franklin, North Carolina, city hall & turned it into a craft brewery & music venue? http://ow.ly/NzNj30lp3lj Lazy Hiker Brewing #worklifebalance
When Senior Judge Frank M. Hull of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the #11thCircuit isn’t working long hours in her chambers, you can often find her working in her gardens http://ow.ly/U0i330lk7mv #worklifebalance #EleventhCircuit
Meet the 9 #GASupremeCt Contenders http://ow.ly/30aG30lidSD #gapol #galegal #gacourts #legalnews #judges
