Today the United States Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in Case No. 23-235 FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION V. ALLIANCE FOR HIPPOCRATIC MEDICINE, a case in which certain physicians have sued the FDA alleging permitting the use of Mifepristone violates their rights. Much of the oral argument focuses on “standing,”…
By now we have all heard of the Alabama Supreme Court decision holding that frozen embryos are “unborn children” under Alabama State Law. This was the holding in LePage v. Center for Reproductive Medicine, issued on February 16, 2024. Although much hay was made out of a concurring opinion that…
In a Georgia courtroom, the path to justice in a personal injury case unfolds through a series of critical stages, each carrying profound implications for the case’s outcome. From the meticulous selection of an unbiased jury to the final delivery of the verdict, every step in a jury trial is…
On Thursday, Feb. 8, Georgia Tech’s Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Social Courage will be presented to Retired Justice Robert Benham. There is not a more worthy recipient. I have admired Justice Benham for my entire legal career, spanning 35 years now. I highly recommend you listen to an…
The perception of bullying has evolved significantly over the years. Once considered a normal part of growing up, it is now recognized as a potential cause of severe and lasting trauma. In the realm of personal injury law, particularly in Georgia, bullying is not just a schoolyard issue but can…
As many of you know, since 2012 when I became President of the State Bar of Georgia and after a dear friend of mine, who was a Past President of the State Bar, killed himself, I made suicide prevention for Georgia Lawyers one of my causes to which I devoted…
In Georgia, pedestrian accidents can lead to serious injuries, often requiring legal action to recover damages. Personal Injury Protection (PIP) plays a vital role in this process, providing necessary coverage for those injured in such incidents. Understanding the intricacies of PIP and how it applies to pedestrian injuries is crucial…
Drive Safer Sunday is November 26 Senator Warnock (D-GA) and Senator Capito (R-WV) introduced and passed a bipartisan resolution to designate the Sunday after Thanksgiving as DRIVE SAFER SUNDAY. The Sunday after Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel days of the year, and it’s also one of the deadliest.…
A large part of my law practice is representing people who have been seriously injured in traffic or road collisions. This includes not only drivers and passengers of vehicles, but also many pedestrians. The photographs above are just a small example of the carnage that occurs on Georgia roads every…
As consumers we interact with countless products daily, from the moment we wake up until we go to bed. Most of the time, these products work as intended, making our lives more convenient and enjoyable. However, sometimes, things can go terribly wrong, leading to serious injuries or even death. That’s…
