Georgia Case Commentaries

Georgia Supreme Court Affirms Substantive Nature of Statute of Repose: Ban on Retroactive Application

Date: Jun 1, 2023

Georgia Supreme Court Affirms Substantive Nature of Statute of Repose: Ban on Retroactive Application Introduction The Southern States Chemical, Inc. et al. v. Tampa Tank & Welding, Inc. case,...

Blalock v. The State: Upholding Speedy Trial Demands and Evaluating Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims

Date: May 17, 2023

Blalock v. The State: Upholding Speedy Trial Demands and Evaluating Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims Introduction Blalock v. The State (316 Ga. 330), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Overruling the Absolute Nullity Rule: Georgia Supreme Court Empowers Courts to Discretionarily Recognize Pro Se Filings by Counseled Defendants in Johnson v. The State

Date: Mar 16, 2023

Overruling the Absolute Nullity Rule: Georgia Supreme Court Empowers Courts to Discretionarily Recognize Pro Se Filings by Counseled Defendants in Johnson v. The State Introduction In the landmark...

Georgia Supreme Court Reinforces Merger Doctrine in Criminal Sentencing: Sillah v. The State

Date: Feb 8, 2023

Georgia Supreme Court Reinforces Merger Doctrine in Criminal Sentencing: Sillah v. The State Introduction In the landmark case of Sillah v. The State, the Supreme Court of Georgia addressed critical...

Reaffirmation of Totality-of-Circumstances Test for Juvenile Miranda Waiver in Clark v. The State

Date: Jan 19, 2023

Reaffirmation of Totality-of-Circumstances Test for Juvenile Miranda Waiver in Clark v. The State 1. Introduction Clark v. The State, 315 Ga. 423 (2023), is a pivotal Supreme Court of Georgia...

Georgia Supreme Court Establishes Cognizable Injury Requirement for Standing in Local Government Litigation

Date: Oct 26, 2022

Georgia Supreme Court Establishes Cognizable Injury Requirement for Standing in Local Government Litigation Introduction In the landmark case of Sons of Confederate Veterans et al. v. Henry County...

Six-Month Suspension for Trust Account Violations: In the Matter of Trent Lee Coggins

Date: Oct 5, 2022

Six-Month Suspension for Trust Account Violations: In the Matter of Trent Lee Coggins Introduction The case of In the Matter of Trent Lee Coggins (314 Ga. 813) before the Supreme Court of Georgia...

Reversing the Statute of Limitations in Legal Malpractice: COE v. PROSKAUER ROSE, LLP

Date: Sep 8, 2022

Reversing the Statute of Limitations in Legal Malpractice: COE et al. v. PROSKAUER ROSE, LLP Introduction The case of COE et al. v. PROSKAUER ROSE, LLP, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Georgia on...

Corroboration Requirements for Accomplice Testimony in Payne v. The State

Date: Aug 10, 2022

Corroboration Requirements for Accomplice Testimony in Payne v. The State Introduction Payne v. The State (314 Ga. 322), decided by the Supreme Court of Georgia on August 9, 2022, addresses critical...

Disbarment of Michael Anthony Eddings: Upholding Ethical Standards in Legal Practice

Date: Aug 10, 2022

Disbarment of Michael Anthony Eddings: Upholding Ethical Standards in Legal Practice Introduction The Supreme Court of Georgia, on August 9, 2022, rendered a decisive judgment disbarring Michael...

Georgia Supreme Court Reinforces Strict Disciplinary Standards for Attorney Fiduciary Misconduct

Date: Jun 23, 2022

Georgia Supreme Court Reinforces Strict Disciplinary Standards for Attorney Fiduciary Misconduct Introduction The case of In the Matter of Edward Hine, Jr., 314 Ga. 70, adjudicated by the Supreme...

Juror Removal During Deliberations: Standards for Abuse of Discretion Established in Jones v. The State McFarland

Date: Jun 23, 2022

Juror Removal During Deliberations: Standards for Abuse of Discretion Established in Jones v. The State McFarland Introduction In Jones v. The State McFarland (314 Ga. 214), the Supreme Court of...

Affirmation of Effective Assistance of Counsel and Proper Trial Procedures in Washington v. The State

Date: May 18, 2022

Affirmation of Effective Assistance of Counsel and Proper Trial Procedures in Washington v. The State Introduction In the landmark case of Washington v. The State, 313 Ga. 771 (2022), the Supreme...

Georgia Supreme Court Establishes Habeas Corpus as Exclusive Post-Conviction Remedy in Cook v. The State

Date: Mar 16, 2022

Georgia Supreme Court Establishes Habeas Corpus as Exclusive Post-Conviction Remedy in Cook v. The State Introduction In the landmark case of Cook v. The State (313 Ga. 471, 2022), the Supreme Court...

Public Reprimand of Judge JaDawnya Baker for Judicial Conduct Violations: Implications for Judicial Integrity and Conduct

Date: Mar 9, 2022

Public Reprimand of Judge JaDawnya Baker for Judicial Conduct Violations: Implications for Judicial Integrity and Conduct Introduction In the matter titled Inquiry Concerning Judge JaDawnya Baker...

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