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Judge Glenda Hatchett Takes Former Georgia Sheriff to Court, Seeking Justice and Healing for Emotional Distress After Assault

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MARIETTA, Ga. – Glenda Hatchett, also known as “Judge Hatchett” from television, is taking a former Georgia sheriff to court in a civil lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges that Hatchett suffered emotional distress after being groped by the ex-sheriff two years ago. The former Bleckley County Sheriff, Kris Coody, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor sexual battery last year before resigning from his position. Hatchett filed the lawsuit in Cobb County’s state court last month, claiming intense emotional distress following the violation by Coody. The incident occurred at a Georgia Sheriff’s Association convention in January 2022. Hatchett said … Read more

Northern Michigan Realtors Emphasize Transparency and Good Faith Amidst $1.8 Billion Real Estate Lawsuit

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Traverse City, Michigan – A recent $1.8 billion real estate lawsuit has sparked discussions about potential changes in the way real estate transactions are conducted. In the case of Sitzer v. The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), the initial judgment ruled in favor of home sellers against NAR and several major brokerages, alleging conspiracy to artificially inflate agent commissions. While the lawsuit is being appealed, the possibility of a different fee structure for agents has emerged. This could include options such as decoupling the fees or implementing a fee-for-service or referral fee model. Local real … Read more

Debating the Future: Assessing the Effectiveness of Congressional Redistricting Amidst Controversy

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RUSTON, La. – The debate over congressional redistricting in Louisiana continues to stir controversy, as the jury is still out on the final remap decisions and their impact on the state. The process of redrawing political boundaries has gained significant attention, with many stakeholders closely watching the outcome. Redistricting occurs every ten years following the release of new census data, aiming to ensure fair representation and equal distribution of electoral power. In Louisiana, this task falls upon the State Legislature, which holds the responsibility of redrawing congressional districts. However, achieving consensus amidst differing political interests … Read more

Bradley County Commissioners Deliberate Insulin Litigation Options

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Cleveland, Tennessee – Bradley County commissioners are taking their time to thoroughly research and consider their options before making a decision about insulin litigation. The commissioners recently held a meeting with County Attorney Crystal Freiberg to discuss the fairness of the proposed litigation and its potential impact on the county. Attorney James Logan of Logan-Thompson, PC, would represent the county in the litigation, which aims to recover losses incurred by county residents due to alleged price fixing, kickbacks, and antitrust violations by pharmacy benefit managers and other entities. The county would join a multi-county class … Read more