Legalese
Legalese — How a Bill Becomes Law
Those of us over 40 who fondly remember “Schoolhouse Rock” have some basic idea of how a bill becomes a law. “I’m just a bill, sitting here on Capital Hill….” Remember that guy? If you […]
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Legalese — Garnishment
Most of us have heard the phrase “garnish your wages” and have some vague idea about what that means. You probably know it has something to do with someone taking your paycheck from you, but […]
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Essential Tremor
This is what happens when I try to hold my book because of my Essential Tremor. As if I weren’t physically awkward enough, as if my weird, clunky walk weren’t enough, and my graceless inability […]
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State Rep Brett Harrell’s Capitol Update – news from under the Gold Dome.
Rep Brett Harrell advocates for private citizens, taxpayers, and their business endeavors. A race to the finish line The tenth week of the 2018 Session is concluded with only five voting days remaining. Both chambers are […]
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We need a better influenza vaccine
UGA researcher Ted Ross shares his thoughts on the future of flu prevention The good news is that the flu season appears to be slowing down, but it’s already taken a serious toll. Almost every […]
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Legalese — Digital Assets — From Facebook to Email to Bitcoins
The world seems to be changing faster and faster as technology makes its leaps and bounds. The law, which is not designed for quick action (remember: the mascot of the United States Supreme Court is […]
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Legalese — If a Tree Falls….
If a tree falls in the yard, whose problem is it? More to the point, whose homeowner’s insurance has to cover the damage? The answer, as in most things legal, is, “Depends.” Generally speaking, the […]
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Legalese — Recording in the Courtroom
When you think of Courtrooms, either in real life or on television, you always picture a court reporter in the room. The court reporter is the person whose job it is to accurately take down […]
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Legislative update from Rep. Bruce Williamson (R-Monroe)
Friends, Week Three was an exciting one as we welcomed industry leaders, community advocates, and members of the Georgia National Guard to the State Capitol. Walton County Bicentennial Day On Tuesday, community leaders gathered under […]
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Legislative update from under the Gold Dome – Georgia Rep. Brett Harrell (R-Snellville)
State Rep Brett Harrell’s Capitol Update – news from under the Gold Dome. National Guard Day at the Capitol Legislative Day 10 Done . . . Off to Rules With Legislative Day 10 done, we […]
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Legalese — Farm Vehicles on the Roads
When you think of the term “farm vehicle,” what do you think of? Tractors, maybe, or combines. But not your garden variety ATV or four-wheeler. Yet the Georgia Code has a different idea about what’s […]
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Legalese — Fire in a Theater
The recent false alarm in Hawaii, in which everyone was told that a ballistic missile was on its way and people should take shelter, made me think of the phrase “Shouting ‘fire’ in a crowded […]
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Guest column: Georgia Rep. Tom Kirby (R-Loganville)
As the 2018 legislative session begins under the Gold Dome, I thought I would share a few of the issues my colleagues in the House will, or at least should, address this year. As always, […]
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Legalese — Notaries
Often when we have to sign an important document, we have to have it signed in front of a Notary Public, or a “Notary.” What does this mean? Why do you have to do this? […]
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Legalese — For the Love of Latin
The law is full of little Latin phrases, some of which are handy shorthand in every day life. Following is a list of some of the most common and/or some of my favorites. Per Stirpes/Per […]
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Legalese — Basic Probate FAQ
Because of what I do for a living, I am often one of the first people to know when someone has died. The questions people ask me in the wake of the death of a […]
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Legalese — Abandoned Motor Vehicles
How many times have you been driving down the highway and you’ve seen a car on the side of the road, just sitting there? Sometimes it looks like it has been sitting there for quite […]
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Legalese — Can the Police Lie to You?
There seems to be a good bit of misinformation and speculation about whether or not the police can lie to you or deliberately mislead you during the course of an investigation. The answer, like most […]
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Legalese — How a Baby Can Explain Separation of Powers
Very often, to the layperson, it seems that the law splits hairs so fine they can’t be seen without a microscope. Sometimes, this is an intellectual exercise that appears to defy logic and reason and, […]
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Legalese — Respecting the Flag
There has been much talk recently about respect for the flag of the United States of America. People have different ideas about what respect for the flag means, and what is and isn’t disrespectful. Luckily, […]
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