Georgia

Georgia Attorney Challenges Corporate Transparency Act, Citing Constitutional Concerns Over Client Privacy

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Atlanta, GA – A legal challenge has been mounted against a federal law that a Georgia attorney contends infringes upon crucial attorney-client confidentiality. The attorney, Paul Spizzirri, is seeking a court order to stop enforcement of a part of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which he claims compels lawyers to release privileged client information, thus breaching constitutional rights. The CTA, enacted in 2021 with the intention of curbing illicit activities such as money laundering, tax evasion, and drug trafficking, mandates that law firms disclose identifying details about corporate clients. This includes names, birth dates, and … Read more

Georgia Legislation Introduced to Standardize and Increase Judicial Salaries for Fairness and Transparency

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Atlanta, GA – In a significant move aiming to recalibrate the financial structure of Georgia’s judiciary, Rep. Rob Leverett, a Republican from Elberton, has introduced a twin-bill legislative package designed to reform how state-wide and Superior Court judges are compensated. The proposals, set to be introduced in the upcoming 2025 legislative session, seek to establish a new framework for setting judicial salaries and to create a more transparent and equitable system across the state. The legislation follows ongoing discussions about the need to modernize and standardize judicial compensation in Georgia. Leverett’s office described the initiative … Read more

Rudy Giuliani Faces Possible Contempt Ruling Over Continued Election Fraud Allegations Against Georgia Workers After $148M Defamation Loss

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WASHINGTON — A federal court in Washington, D.C., is set to address whether Rudy Giuliani, former New York City mayor and attorney for Donald Trump, should be held in contempt for persistently casting false allegations against two Georgia election workers. This upcoming hearing follows a recent $148 million defamation judgment favoring the workers, who claim ongoing distress due to Giuliani’s actions. Attorneys for Wandrea “Shaye” Moss and her mother, Ruby Freeman, propose that U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell impose civil contempt sanctions against Giuliani for his continued unfounded claims of election fraud involving the two … Read more

Georgia Jury Awards $2.3 Million in Landmark Case Over Sig Sauer Pistol Misfire

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A federal jury in Georgia has ruled against firearms manufacturer Sig Sauer, awarding $2.3 million to a man who claimed he was shot by his own P320 pistol without pulling the trigger. This verdict could set a precedent, being the first successful litigation against the New Hampshire-based company for an alleged misfire involving this particular model. Robert Lang, a self-described gun aficionado with extensive shooting experience, sustained a gunshot wound to the thigh in December 2018. According to legal documents, the incident occurred as he was drawing the pistol from its holster. The discharge of … Read more