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“Blue-pencil” Bill Clears House Panel

Written by Andy Peters | Feb 12, 2010 | News

A proposal to streamline Georgia’s muddled case law on noncompete agreements and to let judges alter disputed employment contracts that contain such agreements has received initial approval from a legislative committee.

Governor Perdue Announces Nominating Committee for Child Advocate

Written by Sonny Perdue, GOVERNOR - State Of Georgia - Office of the Governor | Jan 5, 2010 | Press

ATLANTA — Governor Sonny Perdue announced today the formation of the Nominating Committee for Georgia’s Child Advocate. Georgia code requires the appointment of a nominating committee to recommend at least three candidates to serve as advocate. The position is open due to the resignation of current advocate Tom Rawlings, who will serve as the director of the International Justice Mission in Guatemala.

Hospital “Bed Tax” Looming

Written by Urvaksh Karkaria - Atlanta Business Chronicle | Jan 4, 2010 | News

Legislation to impose new taxes on metro Atlanta hospitals will likely be a flash point in the upcoming General Assembly session as Georgia grapples with a ballooning Medicaid shortfall.

Lawyer: Ex-Falcon settles suit for $317K

Written by Firm | May 15, 2009 | Results

A lawyer for retired Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Travis Hall said he has settled a fight with a former supplier to Hall’s weight-training equipment company that was trying to collect more than $300,000 from him.

Court case reveals infighting at Motorola

Written by Peter Svensson - The Associated Press | May 15, 2009 | News

It happened to the chief financial officer of Motorola Inc. this year. And the lawsuit he filed afterward provides a rare peek into dysfunctional relationships at the top of a major company.