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Sharon Hopkins, right, said a Gwinnett judge was upset to learn he'd been made an “unwitting participant in the destruction of evidence.” Hopkins represented the defendant on appeal; Jack Harrell represented him at trial court. (Zachary D. Porter/Daily Report)
Tossed charges in botched case stand

Appellate panel says police acted in bad faith by destroying defendant’s cell phone needed for his case.

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Blazing a new trail
The 2009 Dodge challenger picks up where its '70s predecessor left off, but adds a few modern tweaks


The Daily Report's GC South.

GCs told to prep litigation war chests

Employment lawyers say significant shift in labor laws combined with mass layoffs will lead to more suits.

CompuCredit lawyer leaves for Orlando

Charity golf organizer moves on to managerial role at Connextions Inc.

Former lawmaker, lobbyist slips into new role as GC

Phoebe Putney leadership says it’s eager to move beyond the headline-making legal battles of recent years.

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College prep vs. work prep
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• Injunction against Delta in Mesa case upheld

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• Charges filed against Beazer; Settlement reached

• Administrator quits after discrimination claim

• Georgians invited to 120th anniversary of Capitol

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Clean energy organization contests nuclear prepayment

Lawsuit says prepayment for nuclear plant is an unconstitutional gratuity and that PSC relied on the bill before it was signed into law.

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Economy slows donations for ACC golf event

Study shows sharp disparities in first-year pay

Starting compensation is concentrated around $40,000 to $65,000 and $160,000.

The latest from our anonymous associate!
Cost-cutting incognito

At Big Law, losing your parking space isn't a benefit cut but a chance to get exercise.

Help is nigh on the student loan front

Federal program will help public interest lawyers structure their repayments and eventually win debt forgiveness.

Orrick breaks lockstep to ease clients’ cost concerns

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DLA Piper tops list of firms in private equity, VC deals
Steel, lumber co's seek Chapter 11s
Marathon auction yields sweat, bad food and deal
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  The Snark, the Daily Report's anonymous associate, dishes dirt on Big Firm life.

What’s the big rush?

Some Cogs run on the anxiety that comes from putting off today what could be done tomorrow ... or next week.
Summer campers hit the wall
The summer of seriousness
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Special Report: Daily Report Dozen 2009

All about the numbers
Our annual in-depth look at Atlanta firms’ 2008 financials and more.

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Special Section:  Summer Associates
Hard times force new recruitment models

Something's got to give as students, firms head toward 'collision course.'

Special Report:  In-House Profiles
In-House Profile Databank
The Daily Report has written more than 70 profiles of in-house counsel in Georgia and the Southeast. View them here.

Special Section:  New Partners
Reflections on Making Partner

Atlanta partners recall their own paths to partnership, through the decades.
Meet this year's new partners (PDF)

SURVEY—YEAR TWO:  Climate Change
High expectations for climate work
'National survey shows firms anticipate regulation, more work, but hiring and revenue remain modest.


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Special Report: Going Rate 2009

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 Daily Report's Business Matters section features Atlanta and national business news.

'Green shoots' grow in lexicon, not economy

Ailing Calif. economy could prolong recession

Camp Fed likely isn't in Madoff's future

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