IN THE KNOW

THE GTLA NEWSLETTER

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As I write my first "In the Know" piece for 2011, the Georgia Legislature has been in session for only about 6 days. So far, there have been no efforts to socialize the justice system, or introduce tort reform legislation as those who abhor personal responsibility and embrace big government call it. I hope this is because our conservative leaders recognize that tort reform limits personal responsibility, imposes government regulation in place of a jury of citizens, and is contrary to the Constitution which they so vocally support. But while Georgia has been relatively quiet, that is not the case in our nation's capitol. In Washington, there is a very well-financed and orchestrated effort to impose fee caps, damages caps, and other limitations designed to limit American's rights to access to the Courts, and at the same time make personal responsibility a meaningless concept for hospitals, insurers, and others who make billions of dollars carelessly providing medical care.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/gtl-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=136295&issueID=24426 to view the full article online.

 

What's Happening Under the Gold Dome

The 2011 legislative session is upon us and neither man nor beast is entirely safe! Get involved now to do your part to enhance the Civil Justice System. In addition to our usual efforts to remain vigilant in our monitoring of the legislation being filed at the Capitol, we are continuing our efforts to build, nurture, enhance and expand our legislative outreach.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/gtl-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=136275&issueID=24426 to view the full article online.

 

Lawyer of the Day a Great Success

GTLA's new Lawyer of the Day program has gotten off to a tremendous start. In this first week of its inception, GTLA members met with a variety of legislators in the General Assembly, had an opportunity to take photos Governor Nathan Deal and entertained members of both chambers over dinner and at the Cobb TLA Annual Legislative Reception.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/gtl-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=136170&issueID=24426 to view the full article online.

 

PAC Champions Reception Kicks Off Legislative Session

Civil Justice PAC, Inc. of GTLA hosted a successful Legislative and PAC Champions Reception at the home of Darren and Sandi Penn to kick off 2011’s Legislative Session. We were thrilled to have the opportunity to express our gratitude to PAC Champion-level contributors and legislators who are true "Champions of Justice" for us under the Gold Dome. The reception was well attended by a bi-partisan group of more than 20 Senators and Representatives. Thank you to Darren and Sandi for hosting this event, and thank you to our sponsor, Collision Specialists, Inc.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/gtl-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=136155&issueID=24426 to view the full article online.

 

THANK-YOU to our newest GTLA Champion members!

Josh Branch, Gary O. Bruce, James E. Butler, III, Dwight T. Feemster, David J. Llewellyn, Randolph A. Mayer, Jeremy S. McKenzie, Scott A. Pryor, Laura Cunard Reis, Daniel B. Snipes & Nelson O. Tyrone, III

WELCOME New GTLA Members!

George Bacon, Shatoree Bates, K. Jason Bice, Jonathan R. Brockman, Julie Williams Cain, Lisa Caucci, Kelly A. Christian, Jontavia L. Cobb, Scott Jackson Harrison, William F. Heitmann, III, Holly B. Hughes, Mark P. Jones, Todd Larsen, Amanda E. Lavery, Wayne H. Lazarus, Michael A. Mills, Evyan Mischke, Betty Morgan, John T. Mroczko, William K. Otto, Ranse M. Partin, Romero T. Pearson, Kristen M. Pitts, Nathan P. Powell, Jonathan Schopp, Christina M. Scott, Jason Shepherd, Jerry L. Sims, W. Calvin Smith, II, Cooper F. Spence, Diane M. Sternlieb, Ryals Stone, Joel A. Thrift, Jeffrey Todd & Kevin S. Toole

Join us for the New Lawyer's Division Happy Hour!
February 17th from 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Ormsby's Tavern!  Click HERE to RSVP.

 

Upcoming GTLA Events

Feb 17	New Lawyers Division Meeting & Happy Hour * Ormsby's Tavern
Feb 25	Essential Torts Workshop * Mercer Law School
Mar 23	Tort Cases: Start to Finish * State Bar Con Center
May 5-6	Annual Convention & President's Gala * Loews Hotel Midtown
June 22	Annual Paralegal & Legal Assistant Workshop * State Bar Con Center
July 28-30	Auto Torts Workshop * Hilton Sandestin Beach Resort
Oct 7	Annual Fall Workshop & Gathering * The Mansion on Forsyth Park
Nov 9	Trial Practice Manual & Update * State Bar Con Center

Visit the GTLA website at www.gtla.org for more details and to register!