For many years in my law practice, I have had to disappoint a lot of wonderful people. These people are step-parents, same-sex partners, and friends and relatives who have stepped in to take over when […]
When someone says, “This is my third cousin twice removed,” what exactly do they mean by that? And why am I writing about that in a legal column? The answer to the second question is […]
All around the country on April 27 – National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, as designated by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency – thousands of people drove to designated sites all around the country to […]
One of the basic, fundamental rights that we have in America is the right to a jury trial. This right is extended to anyone who faces a criminal trial in our courts, whether they be […]
UGA study identifies factors associated with farmer suicide Athens, Ga. –Georgia farmers are champions at tackling challenges they can see – bad weather, insects and livestock disease, to name a few. Their higher-than-average suicide rate, […]
In light of the recent signing of Georgia House Bill 481, otherwise known as the “Heartbeat Bill,” it is likely that lawsuits will be filed to challenge that bill. You can read a copy of […]
Judging (no pun intended) from some of the conversations I’ve had with friends lately, the difference between the standards of proof between civil and criminal trials is something that is confusing to people who don’t […]
A local gun club was burglarized in Athens early Sunday morning in a similar way to one that took place in Loganville on April 19. In the Loganville burglary, a single suspect was seen taking […]
For the most part – and I get that this makes me fortunate and privileged – I am well insured enough that a well-placed lightning bolt to a particularly flammable place on the roof of […]
Spring brings, along with pollen and warmer weather, the end of the Georgia legislative season. I always like to paw through the legislative summaries to see if anything interesting has been enacted that didn’t make […]
The internet is a mixed blessing. On the one hand, we have access to unlimited information from literally wherever we sit. On the other hand, we have access to unlimited opinion from literally wherever we […]
We Georgians live in a territory of the United States of America affectionately called the Peach State. Did you ever wonder why we revere the peach so much? Well, according to history buffs, during the […]
I spent a large chunk of today (and a large chunk of money) sorting through old files and financial records and getting a professional shredding company to destroy them. This is something we do here […]
Harrell explains why he doesn’t support the Marta Bill – “We can do better!” HB 511 provides innovative transit alternatives with NO NEW TAXES! Surviving Crossover Day This past Thursday, March 7 was ‘crossover’ day, the […]
When people put negative reviews on Google or Yelp or other internet review services, or even go on Facebook rants about people or businesses, is that defamation? What is defamation? Can you get sued for […]
In the legal community, there has been much buzz lately about the case Elliott v. The State, which came out of the Georgia Supreme Court on February 18, 2019. If you really want to read […]
In my last column, I talked about what the law required of responsible dog owners. In this column, I’m going to talk about what the law has to say about dangerous and vicious dogs. According […]
My family recently got a dog for the first time. We love our dog, Lincoln, tremendously. While the rest of the family is researching how to ensure he has the proper nutrition and veterinary care, […]
State Rep Brett Harrell’s Capitol Update – news from under the Gold Dome. Gov. Kemp focuses on safe schools and outstanding teachers. Highlights from Budget Week Success starts here. This week the House and Senate […]
State Rep Brett Harrell’s Capitol Update – news from under the Gold Dome. Thank you for allowing me to serve as your state Representative. We are underway in the 2019 Session Signed Oath of Office […]
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