From the Supreme Court: Sixth Order Extending Statewide Judicial Emergency

Sixth Order Extending Statewide Judicial Emergency Grand jury proceedings may resume under an order signed today by Chief Justice Harold D. Melton of the Supreme Court of Georgia. The order extends until Oct. 10 the Statewide Judicial Emergency Chief Justice Melton first declared on March 14, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the Read more about From the Supreme Court: Sixth Order Extending Statewide Judicial Emergency[…]

Georgia Bar Journal | August 2020 | Volume 26, No. 1

Georgia Bar Journal | August 2020 | Volume 26, No. 1 The August 2020 issue of the Georgia Bar Journal is now available online [ digitaleditions.walsworthprintgroup.com ] . [ digitaleditions.walsworthprintgroup.com ] Highlights of this issue include: – From the President: “Allies: A Cure for What Ails Us” [ digitaleditions.walsworthprintgroup.com ] by Dawn M. Jones – Read more about Georgia Bar Journal | August 2020 | Volume 26, No. 1[…]

From the Supreme Court: Fifth Order Extending Statewide Judicial Emergency

Fifth Order Extending Statewide Judicial Emergency For the fifth time since mid-March, Chief Justice Harold D. Melton has extended for another month the Statewide Judicial Emergency that he first announced March 14, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “[R]ecognizing again that most in-court proceedings compel the attendance of various individuals rather than allowing them Read more about From the Supreme Court: Fifth Order Extending Statewide Judicial Emergency[…]

Enews: July 2020 (Volume 16, Issue 7)

In this Issue… – COVID-19 Updates – Information from the Supreme Court of Georgia – State Bar Soliciting Applications for Executive Director – Help Identify Legal Services Delivery Issues Associated with COVID-19 – Georgia Small Business/Nonprofit COVID-19 Remote Pro Bono Clinic – In-Person CLE Requirement Extended: View Available ICLE Webcasts – Professionalism and the Georgia Read more about Enews: July 2020 (Volume 16, Issue 7)[…]

State Bar Soliciting Applications for Executive Director

State Bar Soliciting Applications for Executive Director The State Bar of Georgia is soliciting applications for the position of Executive Director. The Executive Director, based in Atlanta, is responsible for managing and executing the operations of the State Bar of Georgia and its offices, and implementing the policies, programs and objectives set by the Board Read more about State Bar Soliciting Applications for Executive Director[…]

From the Supreme Court: Fourth Order Extending Statewide Judicial Emergency

Fourth Order Extending Statewide Judicial Emergency The Order from Supreme Court of Georgia Chief Justice Harold D. Melton declaring a Statewide Judicial Emergency, which would have expired on Sunday, July 12, 2020, at 11:59 p.m., is further extended until Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at 11:59 p.m. The Order has been extended three times, with modifications, Read more about From the Supreme Court: Fourth Order Extending Statewide Judicial Emergency[…]

2020 State Bar Legislative Update: Days 29-40

2020 Legislative Update | Days 29-40 The Georgia General Assembly concluded its 40-day legislative session on Friday, June 26. The session was a bizarre one marked by a 12-week hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When the Legislature convened again on June 15 for the final 11 days of the session, its priorities significantly shifted Read more about 2020 State Bar Legislative Update: Days 29-40[…]

Enews: June 2020 (Volume 16, Issue 6)

In this Issue… – COVID-19 Updates – Information from the Supreme Court of Georgia – Georgia Bar Journal: June 2020 – Bar License Fees Due July 1 – Comments Requested for the Draft Superior and State Court Appellate Practice Act – Help Identify Legal Services Delivery Issues Associated with COVID-19 – Georgia Small Business/Nonprofit COVID-19 Read more about Enews: June 2020 (Volume 16, Issue 6)[…]

Georgia Bar Journal | June 2020 | Volume 25, No. 6

Georgia Bar Journal | June 2020 | Volume 25, No. 6 The June 2020 issue of the Georgia Bar Journal is now available online [ digitaleditions.walsworthprintgroup.com ] . Highlights of this issue include: – From the President: “Addressing COVID-19 Impact on Civil Legal Services” [ digitaleditions.walsworthprintgroup.com ] by Darrell Sutton, Rick Rufolo, Steve Gottlieb and Read more about Georgia Bar Journal | June 2020 | Volume 25, No. 6[…]

From the Supreme Court: Third Order Extending Statewide Judicial Emergency

Third Order Extending Statewide Judicial Emergency The Order from Supreme Court of Georgia Chief Justice Harold D. Melton declaring a Statewide Judicial Emergency, which would have expired on Friday, June 12, 2020, at 11:59 p.m., is further extended until Sunday, July 12, 2020, at 11:59 p.m. That Order has been extended twice, with modifications, by Read more about From the Supreme Court: Third Order Extending Statewide Judicial Emergency[…]