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Jim Harper, seen in this 1998 photo, bonded out of jail last month after receiving an 11-count indictment. Harper was hired—then fired—by Glock to investigate a former executive.
Jim Harper, seen in this 1998 photo, bonded out of jail last month after receiving an 11-count indictment. Harper was hired—then fired—by Glock to investigate a former executive. (File)
Ex-Glock lawyer faces theft charges

Smyrna gun maker says Jim Harper, two others conspired to take $3 million while working on a case.

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Check out our M&A blog, hosted by the Daily Report's Janet Conley.



The Daily Report looked at SEC filings to publish the public compensation of 244 GCs from companies in 11 Southeastern states. GC South  Compensation Data
GC Pay Day
The Daily Report looked at SEC filings to publish the public compensation of 244 GCs from companies in 11 Southeastern states.


Civil litigator scales five of the seven summits, latest trek to Antarctica. IN RECESS  AUTOS
Smaller competition
Cadillac's small SUV, the SRX, is downsized to go up against the Lexus RX 350.

VIP Realty

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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A moment not to be forgotten

Lawyer remembers his small part in helping tear down the Berlin Wall.
Inside the mind of a veteran juror
Giving is vital when it's most difficult
How to improve legal education
Can we shake off our limitations?
Previous columns by Mike Trotter

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• Del. university to hold free speech forum

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• Scottish man's terror conviction overturned

• Judges to hear murder case from NC innocence panel

• Credibility key in Sept. 11 health trials

• Man claims Roanoke deputies beat him for burping

• Convicted murderer in debutante slaying appeals

• Actor Gary Coleman pleads guilty in US court

• Rep. John Murtha, Iraq war critic, dies at 77


RUN FOR JUSTICE 2009
The Atlanta Legal Aid Society/Daily Report 5K
Hundreds of lawyers and friends showed up Saturday morning for the Atlanta Legal Aid Society's annual 5K run.
BUY NOW: More than 2,000 race pics available
VIDEO: Watch the 2009 Run For Justice video
PHOTOS: 2009 Run for Justice highlights
VIDEO: Watch the 2008 Run for Justice video
PHOTOS: 2008 Run for Justice photos
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Justices favor closing court in another case

High court splits over closing courtroom, with majority saying defendant had to prove closure affected outcome.

‘11th hour’ appeals lawyers don’t stop suit

Two days before class action hearing, state agency responsible for indigent defense rushes in lawyers for inmates.

Lawyer Discipline
Supreme Court disbars lawyer, suspends another

Judicial council backs new rules for ‘tweeting’ jurors

Geithner: U.S. will hold strong to AAA rating

In Practice
Predictions for M&A in 2010

Look for divestitures and spinoffs to take the lead and for a preponderance of 'active' shareholders.

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Deal  Watch- The Blog
Autry Horton and McKenna power $55M deal
K&S works multimillion-dollar BioScrip deal
Freeman Spogli invests in The Paradies Shops
Crawford Communications sells satellite division
Wachtell helps with sale of failed Georgia bank
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Courthouse commandments display ignores Ga. law
Ga. court to hear appeal on judge's remarks
Competency question in Smart case could be settled
Ga. court upholds murder conviction
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Corrections

Twiggs County Probate Judge Kenneth E. Fowler's courtroom practices and demeanor were on trial in a hearing before the state Judicial Qualifications Commission. Below are videos of the proceedings:
RELATED STORY: Defense warns JQC of precedent
VIDEO: Mike Bowers presents his closing
VIDEO: Jon F. Helton presents his closing
VIDEO: Final witnesses in JQC hearing
VIDEO: David Brown testifies in JQC hearing
VIDEO: Third witness testifies at JQC hearing
VIDEO: Second witness in Fowler JQC hearing
VIDEO: More testimony from Judge Kenneth Fowler
VIDEO: Third witness testifies at JQC hearing
VIDEO: Second witness in Fowler JQC hearing
VIDEO: More testimony from Judge Kenneth Fowler
VIDEO: Judge's lawyer presents his opening
VIDEO: JQC lawyer presents opening statement
VIDEO: First witness testifies in JQC hearing
VIDEO: Judge Fowler testifies on his own behalf
VIDEO: Update on Thursday's JQC hearing


  The Snark, the Daily Report's anonymous associate, dishes dirt on Big Firm life.

Big Law wedding bells!

Big Firm rules also apply to trips down the aisle: Invite the right partners and scale down the Big Bash.
When friends ask about the law
Big Law 2009 Word of the Year
Visit the 'Snark-ives' for previous Snark columns


Special Report: Daily Report Dozen 2009

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

See also:
Economic shift challenges DR 12 focus
Special Reports archive

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)

Daily Report CrosswordsCROSSWORDS - PLAY ONLINE
Our new legal crossword
Play our new online legal crossword puzzle from your desktop computer.

Special Report: On The Rise 2009

A Dozen Rising Stars
The Daily Report's annual pick of Georgia lawyers under 40 we think readers should watch.

Special Reports archive

Special Report: Going Rate 2009

As good as it gets?
Our annual survey of attorney billing rates. Find thousands of rates.

Special Reports archive

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

Small businesses could stall economic growth

Only drastic measures will loosen the noose

Economists offer bleak outlook for U.S.

Viewpoint
Buy stock now to ride second stage of bull market

Business Matters Homepage


More ALM legal news

Thomas' wants clerks from the 11th Circuit

ABA report: Recession undermining diversity

Ga. man convicted of killing 2 to be executed
Panel seeks court review of courts-martial

Report urges immigration overhaul

Judicial reformers find hope in Citizens United

Craig talks about picking Skadden

Plaintiffs seek to release Prop 8 trial tapes

Craig talks about picking Skadden

Judge blasts panel's fee calculation standard



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