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Law.com • 1st April 2025

Med-Mal Verdicts 'Could Be on the Chopping Block' With Tort Reform Legislation, Attorneys Warn | Law.com

NewsLegislationFollowMed-Mal Verdicts 'Could Be on the Chopping Block' With Tort Reform Legislation, Attorneys Warn"We'll still figure out a way to continue to represent injured Georgians, but this makes it more difficult for us to get our day in court and to get a true trial by jury that's guaranteed by the Constitution," Laura Shamp of Shamp Silk said of a pending initiative to curb plaintiffs' verdicts and lawsuit abuse. 5 minute readApril 01, 2025 at 05:15 PMByMason Lawlor

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Law.com • 28th March 2025

'Go for It:' Sidley's First Associate Preps for Oral Arguments Before U.S. Supreme Court | Law.com

ProfileYoung ProfessionalsFollow'Go for It:' Sidley's First Associate Preps for Oral Arguments Before U.S. Supreme CourtPeter Bruland, 33, a senior managing associate at Sidley Austin, will be making firm history by being the first associate to argue before the Supreme Court on Monday, 7 minute readMarch 28, 2025 at 03:11 PMByMason Lawlor

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Peter Bruland, 33, a senior managing associate at Sidley Austin, will be making firm history by being the first associate to argue before the Supreme...

Law.com • 17th March 2025

Federal Court Maintains Jurisdiction Over Five Plaintiffs' Magnuson-Moss Claims Against Ford, Judge Rules | Law.com

NewsProducts LiabilityFollowFederal Court Maintains Jurisdiction Over Five Plaintiffs' Magnuson-Moss Claims Against Ford, Judge RulesU.S. District Judge Jeffrey I. Cummings addressed an issue that split the federal courts: whether satisfying the requirements of the Class Action Fairness Act can grant original jurisdiction over class actions despite the failure to satisfy requirements of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. 4 minute readMarch 17, 2025 at 11:22 AMByMason Lawlor

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Law.com • 24th February 2025

ABA Suspends DEI Mandate for Law School Accreditation | Law.com

The American Bar Association has stopped enforcement of a rule addressing race- and gender-based criteria in law schools after recent actions by President Donald Trump's administration targeting diversity, equity and inclusion programs.Starting January 1, 2026, all archived content will be exclusively available through a subscription to Law.com NewsVault.For information about Law.com NewsVault, please email [email protected] or click here to learn more.

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21st February 2025

Isolated Transaction Insufficient to Establish Ga. Jurisdiction; Appellate Panel Rules in Fatal Plane Crash Case

20th December 2024

Atlanta Attorneys Rely on Google Earth, YouTube for Evidence in $6M Faulty Guardrail Settlement

12th November 2024

Overcoming Hurricane Helene: How the Western North Carolina Legal Community Managed Court Closures, Sanitation Concerns

Law.com • 15th December 2023

'Insurance Crisis' Looming for Aviation Industry in 2024, 38-Year Veteran Warns | Law.com

A financial crisis is incoming for the aviation industry in the new year due to insurers' responses to lawsuits filed after multiple air crashes in the last two years, misjudging how much money is needed to pay damages, an expert warns. Starting January 1, 2026, all archived content will be exclusively available through a subscription to Law.com NewsVault.For information about Law.com NewsVault, please email [email protected] or click here to learn more.

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The Portager • 19th April 2022

Palmyra residents are restoring the Old Stagecoach Inn, a relic of American history

The Palmyra Center Hotel was once a luxurious stopover for stagecoach travelers and illustrious 19th century heroes, from Abraham Lincoln to Buffalo Bill. Today, it’s the crumbling structure that haunts the intersection of Tallmadge Road and state Route 225.


Now, a small group of Palmyra residents is working to restore the 1832 building, also known as the Old Stagecoach Inn, to its former glory. 


In the 190 years since Francis Lewis built it, the Inn has been home to a variety of businesse...

The Portager • 24th March 2022

Kent leaders defend seasonal worker wages after residents criticize low-paid parks and rec job

Residents of the City of Kent have expressed concern about the pay range of a recent job posting by the city’s Parks and Recreation Department. The job, a seasonal parks maintenance position, offered a wage of between $9.69 and $11.78 an hour.  


Although the position has since been filled by a returning staffer, the posting sparked criticism from residents on Facebook, who argued the compensation is unacceptable given the current cost of living and a nationwide push for fair wages. The depart...