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Eliminating Court of Appeals Seats in North Carolina

by F. William Powers

F. William Powers urges against cutting Court of Appeals seats amid increasing caseload and calls for judicial funding based on data-driven need.

California Appeals Court Reverses Workplace Arbitration Decision

by Greg Sirico

Labor Code 432.6, a newly proposed set of legislation in California, was recently met with a successful ruling, but state officials are now reversing that decision.

Legal Highlights from Georgia: Noteworthy 2018 Recognitions

by Nicole Ortiz, Nicole Ortiz, Nicole Ortiz, Nicole Ortiz, Nicole Ortiz, Nicole Ortiz and Nicole Ortiz

A summary of newsworthy content from Georgia lawyers and law firms.

Georgia Laws Taking Effect in 2022

by Gregory Sirico

Three new pieces of Georgia legislation aim to improve medical bill transparency, lower the sales tax on vehicles and enact further safeguards to protect children in foster care.

Tampa Appeals Court ‘Sends Clear Message,” Ensuring School Tax Referendum Stays on Ballot

by Gregory Sirico

Hillsborough County's tax referendum is back on the 2024 ballot, promising $177 million for schools and empowering residents to decide the future of education.

Billy N. Jones - Georgia 2020 Lawyer of the Year

by Best Lawyers

A seasoned litigator reflects on 46 years of client advocacy and a $2.2M verdict

The Corporate Push for Renewable Utilities in Georgia

by Gregory Sirico

Best Lawyers highlights the rising popularity of renewable utilities amongst a growing number of major corporations, all with operations based in Georgia.

In the News: Georgia

by Best Lawyers

Trinity Hundredmark wins a Moxie Award; Pete Robinson joins King & Spalding; and L. Lin Wood goes against Elon Musk.

Georgia Proposes Law Requiring Parental Consent for Minors on Social Media

by Gregory Sirico

With data collection on the rise, Georgia lawmakers are currently petitioning for Senate Bill 351, which would require a user's age before social media use.

D.C. Circuit Court Questions Constitutionality of FINRA

by Gregory Sirico

Over the summer, a D.C. Circuit Court was quick to stop the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) from expelling a Utah-based brokerage firm.

Medical Malpractice Reform Trends in Texas, Utah, Georgia and SC

by Bryan Driscoll

A fresh wave of medical malpractice reform is reshaping the law.

Supreme Court Slams Door on Out-of-State Plaintiffs’ Suits

by Dona Szak

In Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. v. Superior Court of California, multiple plaintiffs sued Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (BMS) in a California state court to recover damages allegedly caused by their use of BMS’ anti-clotting drug, Plavix.

California Court Rules Against Westlands Water District

by Gregory Sirico

The Fresno County Superior Court of Appeals filed its ruling over a case involving the Westlands Water District, a major U.S.-based agricultural water company.

Should I Hire A Lawyer After A Car Accident In Georgia?

by Paul W. Painter III

Ontario Court of Appeal Addresses Interplay of SERP Entitlements and Grow-in Benefits

by Caroline Helbronner and Sean Maxwell

The case serves as a reminder of the importance of carefully drafting the benefit provisions in supplemental plan texts where members of the underlying registered plan are subject to pension legislation that provides for grow-in benefits on termination of employment.

Sounding Out the Supreme Court of Canada on Utility

by Daphne Lainson