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However, the history of a jury trial of one's peers can be traced all the way back to the middle ages. In fact, jury trials were a cornerstone of the Magna Carta, which became one of the first official documents to place strict limitations on the power of the government over the individual and provided that man be governed by the "lawful judgment of his peers." This proved to be a valuable tool for the English to resist a powerful central government. Visit https://www.gtla.org/index.cfm?pg=ConstitutionDay2015 to view the full article online.
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This is a can't-miss Summit for any GTLA member who wants to get involved -- or stay involved -- in our efforts to protect and uphold the Constitutional Right to Trial by Jury at the Capitol and around the state. We hope to see you there! Visit https://www.gtla.org/index.cfm?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=25563&evSubAction=listAll to view the full article online.
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Last week, your GTLA Executive Committee traveled to Washington, D.C. to join our friends at the American Association for Justice for a 'D.C. Fly-In' lobbying trip. In addition to the opportunity join AAJ CEO Linda Lipsen and their top-notch government affairs team for a legislative briefing, our Association's leadership spent two days on Capitol Hill meeting with members of Congress from the Peach State and advocating on behalf of the rights of your clients and your practices.
While on Capitol Hill, we also had the chance to take a private midnight tour of the U.S. Capitol with Congressman Doug Collins, host a legislative reception for our delegation and enjoy the camaraderie of many like-minded individuals who are fighting so hard for our Constitutional rights in Washington.
 GTLA Executive Committee and staff at AAJ HQ.
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You're invited to join GTLA's New Lawyers Division tonight at 5:30 p.m. for Happy Hour! It will be held at Del Frisco's Grille in Buckhead, and all current and prospective GTLA members are invited to attend! In addition, drinks will be provided courtesy of our sponsors, so be sure swing by and join us for an evening of fun and fellowship. Additional details are as follows. New Lawyers Division Happy Hour To RSVP for tonight's Happy Hour, please click HERE. We look forward to seeing you there!
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