Written by Mark Niesse - Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Apr 24, 2020 | News
A federal judge appeared skeptical Friday about ordering Georgia’s government to cover the postage cost of returning primary election ballots in a case arguing that it’s an unconstitutional poll tax. U.S. District Judge Amy Totenberg was deciding whether to revoke the requirement for voters to pay for a 55-cent stamp […]
Written by Firm - Jason Alloy | Mar 27, 2020 | Covid-19
The CARES Act has many provisions that can assist businesses and individuals. A key one for businesses with 500 or less employees is the “Keeping American Workers Paid and Employed Act” which allows a business to obtain a low interest, non-recourse, no-collateral loan with the potential for complete loan forgiveness […]
Written by Tyler Estep - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Mar 26, 2020 | News
A DeKalb County woman has filed a complaint alleging that state Rep. Vernon Jones does not actually live in the legislative district he represents. Attorneys representing Lithonia resident Faye Coffield, a frequent critic of elected officials from DeKalb County, filed a formal complaint with the state this week. It alleges […]
Written by Meredith Hobss - Fulton County Daily Report | Mar 23, 2020 | Press
Georgia Lawyers Care makes it easy for lawyers at the Robbins Firm and beyond to contribute to Giving Kitchen, which helps Georgia food-service workers, and the Atlanta Community Food Bank. The Robbins Firm is asking lawyers to take a quick break from their own work and child care concerns during […]
Written by Firm - Vincent Russo | Mar 20, 2020 | Covid-19
On March 20, 2020, Governor Brian Kemp issued Executive Order No. 03.20.20.02, reducing regulations to assist the State of Georgia’s response to the spread of COVID-19. The Executive Order largely affects healthcare, real estate, and Georgia business corporations with upcoming shareholder meetings. We will be following the agencies and boards […]
Written by Firm - Vincent Russo | Mar 19, 2020 | Covid-19
Effective immediately, the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) has temporarily suspended in-person requirements for unemployment services. GDOL encourages individuals and employers to conduct GDOL-related business online to protect customers and staff from potential exposure to COVID-19. A complete list of available online services can be viewed at https://dol.georgia.gov/online-services. In response […]
Written by Firm | Mar 16, 2020 | News
We represented a prominent medical practice, who had been sued by one of its former doctors in a case where both parties were pursuing breach of contract claims. The former doctor left the medical practice with over eight months left on her employment agreement to take another job. She alleged […]
