Georgia

Trump’s Legal Team Seeks Disqualification of DA Willis, Cites Misconduct Ahead of Crucial Georgia Court Hearing

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ATLANTA — Lawyers representing former President Donald Trump have escalated their efforts to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, alleging misconduct and urging the Georgia Court of Appeals to dismiss her from overseeing his prosecution. The case adds another layer to the growing legal challenges surrounding Trump, including his indictment in August 2023 alongside 18 co-defendants for allegedly attempting to overturn Georgia’s 2020 presidential election results. Steve Sadow, counsel for Trump, aggressively contested the State’s arguments in a recent filing, stating the nature of Willis’s previous public comments could potentially taint the jury pool. … Read more

Georgia Jury Awards $16.2 Million in Landmark Case Against Amazon Over Child’s Severe Injuries from Delivery Van Accident

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Lawrenceville, GA — A Gwinnett County jury on Thursday ruled that Amazon Logistics and a subcontractor must pay $16.2 million for injuries sustained by a boy when an Amazon delivery van ran over his leg. The landmark case in Georgia, one of the first of its kind nationally, tested whether Amazon could be held responsible for the actions of its delivery partners’ drivers. The court found Amazon 85% responsible, citing inadequate training, and attributed 10% of the blame to Jowann Cowan, the driver from Fly Fella Logistics. Additionally, 5% of responsibility was assigned to a … Read more

Whistleblower Lawsuit Accuses Georgia Tech of Cybersecurity Failures in Defense Contracts

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ATLANTA — The Georgia Institute of Technology and its affiliate, the Georgia Tech Research Corporation (GTRC), find themselves at the center of significant legal scrutiny as they face allegations of failing to adhere to cybersecurity mandates stipulated in U.S. Department of Defense contracts. The Department of Justice has initiated a whistleblower lawsuit against the institutions, claiming extensive violations of cybersecurity regulations that could have jeopardized national security. The complaint, lodged under both the False Claims Act and federal common law, was spurred by claims from both current and former members of Georgia Tech’s cybersecurity team. … Read more

Georgia Dominates Preseason Poll, While Defending Champions Michigan Start at Eighth Position

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OAKLAND, Calif. — Attorneys defending a monumental settlement aimed at compensating college athletes clashed with opponents last week, dismissing their critiques as unfounded. The litigation centers around charges that the NCAA and five major athletic conferences violated antitrust laws, potentially costing athletes substantial earnings. The proposed agreement, if sanctioned, would see nearly $2.8 billion distributed to current and former athletes across a decade. A significant feature of the settlement would permit Division I schools to compensate athletes for their name, image, and likeness (NIL), with payments guided by a cap that is intended to grow … Read more