Laws, Regulations, Cases & Other Resources

Wrongful death case dismissed because wrong person filed complaint

In Garner v. Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc., 370 Ga. App. 146 (2023), Appellants alleged that William had been missing since…

6 days ago

No Right to Appeal Verbal Order

There is no right to appeal a case until a final Order is entered. In Long v. City of Madison,…

1 week ago

What is Clear and Convincing Evidence?

In many cases in involving the Probate Court, the moving party must present clear and convincing evidence to prevail. But…

1 week ago

No Right to Have Marriage Certificate Modified After Name Change

In In re Stroud, 361 Ga. App. 736 (2021), Shawn Stroud married Chelsea Lawson. At the time, Stroud's legal name…

2 weeks ago

Moratorium on Nursing Home Staffing Standards

Moratorium on Nursing Home Staffing Standards On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law.…

3 weeks ago

Medicaid Changes for Seniors in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

There are a few major changes for elders in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. First, as discussed in numerous…

4 weeks ago

Expert Testimony

As an initial proposition, all relevant evidence is admissible. See Federal Rules of Evidence, Rule 402. In 1993, the U.S.…

1 month ago

New Georgia Law Regarding Notaries

House Bill 1292 (HB 1292) now imposes new duties on Georgia Notaries effective January 1, 2025. The new law is…

6 months ago

Medicaid’s payment of medical bills does not bar recovery from negligent party

When an injured party sues someone who negligently injured him or her, one form of damages the injured party may…

10 months ago

Sample Trust Language Appointing Trustee

The following sample language comes from a trust that was drafted years ago, however it remains useful in understanding issues…

11 months ago