Archive for August 2012
What Every Lawyer Can Learn from the Red & Black Controversy
I 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…
Read MoreJQC Zaps Another Magistrate Judge
Robin 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…
Read MoreInterview with Fox 5 News Yesterday
It’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…
Read MoreUpcoming Speaking Engagements
First, 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…
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