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Atlanta Judicial Commission Seeks Nominations for Municipal Court Judge Position

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Atlanta, Georgia – The Atlanta Judicial Commission is currently accepting nominations for the position of Municipal Court Judge in Atlanta Municipal Court. The commission invites members of the bar and the general public to submit nominations. Interested individuals must submit their nominations in writing by February 10, 2024, to the Atlanta Judicial Commission. To be eligible for the position, nominees should be at least 25 years old, residents of Atlanta for a minimum of one year prior to appointment, and have practiced law in Georgia for at least five years. The Commission will provide the … Read more

Atlanta Judicial Commission Now Accepting Nominations for Municipal Court Judge

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Atlanta, Georgia – The Atlanta Judicial Commission is now accepting nominations for the position of Municipal Court Judge in the city. This opportunity is open to members of the bar, who can nominate themselves or others, as well as the public, who are also invited to submit nominations. The deadline for written nominations is February 10, 2024. Nominees must meet certain requirements, including being at least 25 years old, a resident of Atlanta for one year prior to appointment, and having practiced law in Georgia for a minimum of five years. Once the commission receives … Read more

Texas Supreme Court Sheds Light on Challenges of Determining Damages, Calls for Reasoned Decision-Making by Juries

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HOUSTON, TEXAS – Last summer, the Texas Supreme Court made a landmark decision to reverse a $15 million jury award in the case of Gregory v. Chohan. The court criticized the plaintiffs’ counsel for failing to provide a rational argument justifying the amount sought or awarded. This case sheds light on the need for juries to be guided in their deliberations and avoid arbitrary methods when determining damages. In civil cases, damages serve two essential purposes: compensating the injured party for their harm and deterring similar wrongful conduct in the future. However, different jurisdictions have … Read more

Landmark Decision: Maine’s Supreme Court Rejects Appeal over Trump’s Ballot Status

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AUGUSTA, Maine — The highest court in Maine has ruled to dismiss an appeal challenging a judge’s decision regarding President Donald Trump’s ballot status. The Maine Supreme Judicial Court’s rejection on the matter concludes ongoing legal proceedings that questioned whether Trump’s name should appear on the state’s voting ballot. The controversy arose when Independent candidate Terry Hayes filed a lawsuit against Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap. Hayes claimed that Trump did not meet the constitutional requirements to be on the ballot as a nominee of the Republican Party. However, the court ultimately sided with Dunlap, … Read more