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Archives for June 2022
Celebrating Pride Month: Week 4, It’s Gotten Better to be LGBTQ in Big Law, But Struggles Remain
In celebration of Pride Month, we are sharing resources to assist each of us to become more aware, compassionate, constructive, engaged people in the quest for equity, and specifically to learn more about the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and many communities included under the “LGBTQ+ umbrella.” It transcends our roles as lawyers and legal… Read More
Celebrating Pride Month: Week 3, Celebrating LGBTQ+ People Who Changed the World
In celebration of Pride Month, we are sharing resources to assist each of us to become more aware, compassionate, constructive, engaged people in the quest for equity, and specifically to learn more about the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and many communities included under the “LGBTQ+ umbrella.” It transcends our roles as lawyers and legal… Read More
The True Meaning of the Juneteenth Flag
Juneteenth, which occurs on June 19, honors the historic day in 1865 when the last of the enslaved people in the U.S. were granted freedom after Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that the the Civil War was officially over. In the decades since, Juneteenth has become a celebration that’s recognized in all 50 states. The biggest symbol of Juneteenth is its… Read More
Changes to Georgia Minor Settlements
The Georgia legislature raised the minimum gross settlement amount for minors in O.C.G.A. § 29-3-1 from $15,000 to $25,000, effective May 2, 2022. After that date, if there is a gross settlement amount of $25,000 or less there is no need to petition for court approval of minor settlement. View House Bill 620 For additional information, please contact Michael… Read More