The biggest news story in Griffin, Georgia, in the last year was barely covered here. But it made the New York Times. And the fact that it wasn’t says a lot about how white collar matters are treated differently than the kinds of cases I typically handle. It also is indicative of how if you… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: August 2012
What Every Lawyer Can Learn from the Red & Black Controversy
Posted in NewsI have no affiliation with the University of Georgia. But I have been glued to the controversy over its independent newspaper for the past week and a half. And if you are a lawyer who is interested in social media, you should learn this story and use it as a parable. It has much to… Continue Reading
JQC Zaps Another Magistrate Judge
Posted in NewsRobin McDonald of the Fulton Daily Report notes in a story today that Murray County Magistrate Judge Bryant Cochran resigned his post as Chief Magistrate Judge. His resignation letter departs from they typical fare of this genre — quivery sharky handwritten script, tendered to Richard Hyde. He doubled the average sentence length to two whole… Continue Reading
Interview with Fox 5 News Yesterday
Posted in NewsIt’s rare that the media (particularly the broadcast media) remain interested in a case after it gets into the appellate stage. I’m involved in one of those cases right now. Chris Shaw with Fox 5 News in Atlanta did a thorough job speaking with us about the implications of a recent indictment in a case… Continue Reading
Upcoming Speaking Engagements
Posted in NewsFirst, it’s been about three weeks since my last post. Between getting moved into the new office in Decatur and a family vacation, I have been on a bit of a blogging hiatus. I’ve spent time getting accustomed to a new commute and schedule. After so many years in truly solo practice, it is great… Continue Reading
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