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Ga. Appellate Court Eyes Reconsidering Exclusive Jurisdiction in Workers' Comp Cases

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:53:28 EST

"It just seems to me that [in] characterizing [this] as jurisdictional, one of the problems with it is then any time anything happens in the workplace or arguably near the workplace, as long as you categorize it as workers' comp, then there's no kind of inquiry into the into the merits of whether or not it's really [worker's comp]," a Georgia Court of Appeals judge said during oral arguments on Thursday.

Phelps Dunbar Adds M&A Partner Duo to Nashville Office

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:37:42 EST

FBT Gibbons corporate partners Jason Brake and Wes Scott have joined Phelps Dunbar as partners in Nashville, adding M&A expertise to the office.

Case-Running Could Become a Felony in Georgia, But Is It Only 'Symbolic?'

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:25:56 EST

While lawyers across the state agree there needs to be reform, there are doubts about whether the new law will provide the fixes they are looking for.

Morgan & Morgan's Latest Ad Campaign Targets Unscrupulous Lawyers in Georgia

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:08:45 EST

"This is an example of what happens when you don't have anybody policing the profession. That creates a vacuum, and you've got lawyers willing to step in and do it," plaintiff's attorney Darl Champion said.

Insurance Company Settlement Enforcement Tactic Proves Successful on Appeal

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:10:16 EST

The decision marks yet another win for insurers in what Presiding Judge Christopher McFadden described as a "series of recent cases addressing the same question" about Georgia's bad faith settlement offer statute, OCGA Section 9-11-67.1.

Dispute Over Improperly Latched Cab Leads to Nearly $5M Verdict in Savannah

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:37:58 EST

Last week, a Savannah jury awarded a longshoreman $3.7 million, and $1.25 million to his wife. When the court entered its final judgment April 1, Albright's award was cut to $2.78 million to account for contributory negligence.

Litigators Behind $13M Verdict File Related Negligent Hiring Suit Against Massage Parlor

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:46:34 EST

"There's no way he should have just been able to go from one place to another, and we're trying to figure out if there's any connection between the two massage parlors or not, or any of the ownership," the plaintiff's attorney told the Daily Report.

Proposed Restrictions on Website Accessibility Lawsuits Clear Ga. Legislature

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:43:55 EST

"[This type of litigation] is a real problem across the country [and] we want to head it off before it becomes an even greater problem here in Georgia," said one of the state representatives who sponsored the bill.

11th Circuit Ruling Lowers Evidentiary Burden for Sex Trafficking Premises Liability Claims, Attorneys Say

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:59:03 EST

"I think this opinion makes it easier for survivors to get to a jury. The court gave some needed clarity around certain issues that the defense is always fighting," one of the plaintiff attorneys told the Daily Report.

'The Seven Deadly Sins' of Med-Mal Trials: How One Litigator Focuses on Morality as Strategy

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:46:08 EST

"Every trial is a community answering a question structured around the morality of a case," an attorney said during the State Bar of Georgia's Jury Trial Seminar on Wednesday. "When providers deliver substandard care, it's not a mistake, it's not a bad day, it's not negligence. It's a moral failing, because we know that health care works in a system."

Mass Tort Firm Clashes With Litigation Financer in Trade Secret Dispute

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:07:03 EST

"This is a brazen attempt by Archetype to take work product they stole from the [Bullock Law Group] to claim they invented [video game addiction] litigation. We look forward to vindication and uncovering all parties who have funded and assisted Archetype in perpetuating this theft and fraud," the firm said.

$56.5M Awarded to Family for Fatal Drunken-Driving Crash: Will They Be Able to Collect?

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:58:34 EST

"The family is focused on getting a judicial acknowledgment of their daughter's life and some form of accountability, [but] we're exploring all potential options for collection," plaintiff attorney Rob Snyder said.

$13.8M Verdict Highlights Valuation Uncertainty for Georgia Med-Mal Suits

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:42:47 EST

"With any medical-malpractice death case right now, there is uncertainty ... as to what the Georgia Supreme Court is going to do," Beasley Allen lawyer Rob Register said.

Divided State High Court Expands Criteria for Proving Payments Owed to Law Firm

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:55:31 EST

"It's kind of a safety net in case there is a mistake," plaintiff-appellant counsel told Law.com.

How Three Sanctions Motions Against One Auto Insurer Led to a $10M North Ga. Settlement

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:27:04 EST

"At the end of the rainbow, there maybe would have been more compensation, but to what end and when? Having the finality now was a good move [for our clients]," plaintiff's counsel said.