IN THE KNOW
THE GTLA NEWSLETTER
September 22 2011
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
In 2011, four of our neighboring states passed major anti-justice legislation that affect ALL types of cases, from car wrecks to medical negligence. It’s not hard to see that we face a potential frontal assault here in Georgia and we must be prepared. We don’t know when it will come or where it will focus, but we do know that we need legislators who are receptive to our arguments.
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FEATURE
Experts agree that truancy is a first sign of trouble; a gateway to crime. Since its first case in 1992, the Truancy Intervention Project has served nearly 6,000 Georgia children. Now GTLA members will have a chance to help.
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LEGISLATIVE NEWS
Although GTLA took no position on any of the redistricting issues that were the primary focus of legislators during the Special Reapportionment Session in August, we were nonetheless very busy addressing a handful of bills reviewed by committees during the session.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/gtl-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=154119&issueID=28032 to view the full article online.
COMMUNICATIONS
Thank you to the more than 200 GTLA members who have responded so far to a very brief survey on personal political preferences in furtherance of GTLA’s efforts to protect the civil justice system. If you have not yet done so, please take the survey today. Your answers will help us target our efforts more specifically.
GRASSROOTS REPORT
After having such a great time in 2010, the Cobb County Trial Lawyers Association, along with help and support from the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, decided once again to sponsor a booth at Constitution Day on the Marietta Square. Groups of people saw our booth and often openly wondered why "a group of trial lawyers" would be at an event like this.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/gtl-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=154622&issueID=28032 to view the full article online.
CIVIL JUSTICE PAC
Our Civil Justice Political Action Committee (PAC) strives to ensure public safety and justice for all Georgians. It is vitally important that we all find a way, regardless of contribution size, to support the PAC. In an effort to help bolster revenue, changes are being made to contribution levels.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/gtl-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=154617&issueID=28032 to view the full article online.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Thank You to Our Newest GTLA Champion Members!
Frank Burns & Jeff Gilbert
Welcome New GTLA Members!
Regina B. Barber, Cale R. Brice, Michael Brill, Jennifer Cabrera, Kori Caldwell, Cathy J. Cobb, Natalee Drummond-Fairley, John A. Early, Susan M. Ebersbach, Amanda L. Evans, Jennifer M. Fleeman, James L. Garvin Jr., Stacy Gerdmann, Ted A. Greve, Andrew L. Hagenbush, Leigh Harris, Lee Hicks, Mandy Hinson, Ken Hodges III, William J. Hunter, John W. Hurst III, James A. Ivey, Jennifer S. Ivey, D. Anne Jarrell, Jordan M. Jewkes, Bobby Johnson, Edward Kim, Ami Manik S. Koldhekar, Steven M. Litner, Jean G. Mangan, Alex Manning, Nicole T. Martin, Maya Micou, Joseph H. Moon, Bret S. Moore, Blake A. Poole, Naveen Ramachandrappa, Cameil Reddick, Hope Ries, Todd Robinson, Rebecca Kay Sapp, April Scherer, Beth Tyson, Jessica Vasquera, Eric A. von Hacke, Richard C. Wayne Sr., Katie Williams, Mary E. Wilson
UPCOMING GTLA EVENTS
We hope to see you at an upcoming CLE or social event!
To RSVP or register for an event, please visit www.gtla.org.
