Legal Updates

As we are beginning the Memorial Day weekend, we wanted to share with everyone the history behind Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.’s famous poem “Old Ironsides,” which was written on September 16, 1830: Aye tear her tattered ensign down Long has it waved on high, And many an eye has danced to see That banner in…

As in most personal injury cases, the Georgia Civil Practice Act and the Rules of Evidence govern daycare negligence cases. There are, however, a number of special considerations for these types of cases. Confidentiality Judges and their staff attorneys appreciate being informed of the sensitive nature of discovery before an actual discovery dispute arises. The…

July 19th will mark the 20th anniversary of the Atlanta Olympic games. An attorney, Mr. William “Billy” Payne, championed the effort to bring the games to Georgia. Last month, Mr. Payne graciously took the time to share with us his memories from the Olympics. The lessons underscoring them serve as fine examples for attorneys throughout…