Legal Research

Court of Appeals of Georgia Opinion Withdrawn

The Court of Appeals of Georgia has withdrawn an opinion in the case of Cleveland Calhoun Peterson, as Executor of the Estate of Mary Jeannette Willcoxson Peterson v. Charles Alexander Peterson. The withdrawal was granted upon the appellant's motion to withdraw the appeal, releasing jurisdiction back to the trial court.

Dallow v. Kelly - Discretionary Application Denied

The Court of Appeals of Georgia denied discretionary applications in the case of Dallow v. Kelly. The court also denied Joel A. Dallow's motion to stay consideration of a related case. The disposition indicates a final decision on the applications.

State v. Daniel Wright - Incest Charge Reversed

The Georgia Court of Appeals reversed a trial court's dismissal of an incest indictment against Daniel Wright. The appellate court found that Wright's relationship to the victim, as the husband of the victim's blood-related aunt, falls within the scope of the state's incest statute.

Jeffrey Keith Bunn v. State - Criminal Conviction Affirmed

The Court of Appeals of Georgia affirmed the conviction of Jeffrey Keith Bunn for aggravated child molestation, child molestation, and attempted child molestation. The court found sufficient evidence to support the jury's verdict and no abuse of discretion in the admission of evidence or ineffective assistance of counsel.

Scott Welker-Reyes v. Velocity Investments - Opinion Vacated

The Court of Appeals of Georgia vacated and remanded a summary judgment granted to Velocity Investments in a collection action against Scott Welker-Reyes. The court found that the trial court may have overlooked certain discovery responses filed by the defendant, necessitating a review of the case.

Hohmann Jr. v. Richardson - Georgia Court of Appeals Opinion

The Georgia Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Hohmann Jr. v. Richardson, docket number A25A1828. The court reversed the grant of summary judgment in Case No. A25A1730 and affirmed the denial of a motion to dismiss in Case No. A25A1828.

Norhaven Partners LLC v. Justin Rice - Discretionary Appeal Granted

The Court of Appeals of Georgia has granted a discretionary application in the case of Norhaven Partners, LLC et al v. Justin Rice et al. The order directs the Appellant to file a Notice of Appeal within 10 days.

Kelley T. Barlow v. SHC Services, Inc. - Wrongful Death Action

The Court of Appeals of Georgia affirmed a trial court's grant of summary judgment in favor of SHC Services, Inc. in a wrongful death action. The appellants argued the trial court erred in applying the borrowed servant doctrine and granting summary judgment on negligent retention claims.

NLRB Withdraws 2023 Joint Employer Standard

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has withdrawn its 2023 standard for determining joint employer status. This rule, effective February 27, 2026, removes the previous standard, reverting to prior interpretations of joint employer liability.

DOL Proposes Rescinding 2021 Rule on Contractor Status

The Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed rescinding its 2021 rule concerning employee or independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This proposed rule seeks public comment before potentially reverting to previous interpretations of worker classification. The comment period closes on April 28, 2026.