'Clearly Relevant' Fraud Claims Stay In Lin Wood Slander Trial

Ahead of a trial where controversial attorney Lin Wood will face claims that he defamed his former law partners, a Georgia federal judge on Friday refused to keep out as evidence two state court lawsuits in which Wood is accused of stiffing them on legal fees and sheltering cash behind a real estate venture.

Jun 27 2024

GFA & Hyundai Glovis

Atlanta, Georgia. Today, two professionals from Mexico filed a class action lawsuit against GFA (GFA Alabama Inc.) and Hyundai Glovis (GLOVIS Georgia, LLC) for fraud and discrimination, among other claims.

Jun 27 2024

See Who Won Daily Report's 2024 Southeastern Legal Awards

The Daily Report presented 43 trophies to the nearly 100 lawyers, firms and law departments recognized during the second Southeastern Legal Awards at the Flourish event venue in Buckhead. The awards have been presented for nearly 20 years in Georgia by Daily Report, and this year was the second year they were expanded to include the Southeast. Our firm was honored to be named among the awards winners.

Jun 25 2024

New Leaders: Meet Our Young Attorney of the Year and All the On the Rise Winners!

We were honored to be included in this year's On the Rise Winners from Law.com. Our very own Milinda Brown, a co-founder and name partner was named Daily Report's first Young Attorney of the Year during the Southeastern Legal Awards.

Jun 25 2024

Hyundai Logistics Unit Accused of ‘Bait and Switch’ Visa Scheme

Auto part logistics companies Hyundai Glovis and GFA Alabama operated a “bait and switch” scheme to recruit high-skilled Mexican engineers using trade agreement visas to fill manual labor jobs, according to a proposed class action.

Jun 25 2024

On the Rise: Milinda Brown

Known for her empathetic and compassionate approach to legal counsel, Milinda has achieved remarkable results in her seven-year legal career as evidenced in her practice before state, federal and appellate courts. She has built a successful commercial litigation and employment practice advising a range of individuals and organizations in navigating challenging business situations, while also balancing her community service and leadership goals. Among her recent accolades, Milinda twice succeeded in defending appeals of a preliminary injunction awarded before the Georgia Supreme Court and the Georgia Court of Appeals—both upheld the injunction. She also successfully defended a physician in a week-long jury trial in which the jury awarded the maximum amount of damages allowed under the contract and denied all claims against the client to win the partnership dispute.

Jun 20 2024

Kia, Hyundai Still Face RICO Claims In Foreign Labor Suit

Hyundai and Kia are accused of involvement in a scheme exploiting skilled Mexican engineers for cheap labor through a visa program. Judge Batten found evidence supporting the allegations. RICO claims related to another enterprise were dismissed, along with discrimination and breach of contract claims. Plaintiffs anticipate further evidence in discovery.

May 28 2024

$400 a Day: Frivolous Litigation Leads to Sanction, About $10K Attorney Fees

After successfully leveraging Georgia’s anti-SLAPP, or anti-strategic lawsuits against public participation statute to protect their client from allegations of defamation launched by a shaman accused of sexual assault, litigators with Beal Sutherland Berlin & Brown are still waiting to collect about $10,000 in attorney fees for their handling of “frivolous” litigation. With plaintiffs Jeffrey Glattstein and The EAST Institute Inc.’s deadline to remit the funds approaching, a potential $400-per-day assessment hangs in the balance if the plaintiffs’ former employee, Nat Brown, doesn’t receive all fees owed in less than a week.

May 22 2024

Stryker Worker Appeal Puts Focus on Early Leave for Child Birth

Stryker Corp.'s defense of its court victory over a Florida employee fired while in Connecticut for his child’s birth will test when workers can take federal job-protected leave prior to a baby’s arrival. The argument before the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit involves a novel issue under the Family and Medical Leave Act’s provision on leave for the birth of a child. The judges will review whether non-pregnant parents can take job-protected leave in advance of the expected due date for reasons unrelated to prenatal care.

May 22 2024

Georgians With Disabilities Deserve Their Day in Court

Americans cherish the right to seek justice in court when their rights are violated, yet governmental immunity often shields those who should be held accountable. This lack of accountability erodes trust in the legal system, especially when laws meant to protect individuals are rendered ineffective. In Georgia, state employees with disabilities now find themselves without recourse under the Americans with Disabilities Act, further diminishing faith in the law's ability to protect their rights.

Apr 22 2024