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Archives 2011
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Neal W. Dickert to Present at ICLE Update on Georgia Law
December 8, 2011
Neal W. Dickert will be presenting on the Proposed New Georgia Rules of Evidence & Daubert on Thursday, December 8th at Savannah Rapids Pavillion. Click here to find out more information & to register.
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David E. Hudson Quoted in the Americus Times-Recorder
December 7, 2011
David E. Hudson was quoted in the article "PDA Stamps Deal with Windham Casting: Body Closes Meeting Illegally." In the article, Mr. Hudson, who is chief counsel for the Georgia Press Association, states, "State law allows no exception that allows a closed meeting with counsel to discuss a development project. The only closed attorney meetings allowed are those that deal with ongoing or threatened litigation or claims. [50-14-2(1)]." Mr. Hudson response was due to Americus-Sumter County Payroll Development Authority (PDA) voting to restructure the current financial arrangement with Windham Casting after the Board returned from closed session meeting.
Read the Americus Times-Recorder Article
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David E. Hudson Elected to Chair Mercer Board of Trustees
December 5, 2011
Mercer University’s Board of Trustees elected nine new members during its fall meeting and named David E. Hudson, Mercer alum and senior partner with Hull Barrett, PC, Chair of the Board. Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a dynamic and comprehensive center of undergraduate, graduate and professional education.
Read More About the Mercer Board of Trustees
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George R. Hall & F. Michael Taylor Accepted into the Atlanta Claims Association
November 30, 2011
George R. Hall & F. Michael Taylor were selected to join the Atlanta Claims Association. The Atlanta Claims Association (ACA), a non-profit organization, was formed in the fall of 1923. The ACA is now the largest claims association in Georgia, with members not only throughout Georgia, but outside the state.
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Brian S. Coursey & Brooks K. Hudson Sworn into the South Carolina Bar
November 22, 2011
Hull Barrett, PC is pleased to announce Brian S. Coursey and Brooks K. Hudson were officially sworn into the South Carolina Bar on Monday, November 14th in Columbia, SC. Now licensed in both South Carolina and Georgia, Mr. Coursey and Mr. Hudson join 12 other Hull Barrett attorneys who are licensed in both states:
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Hull Barrett, PC Raises Over $980 for First Annual St. Jude Give Thanks Walk
November 20, 2011
On Saturday, November 19, St. Jude supporters in the Augusta community joined together to participate in the St. Jude Give thanks. Walk. and raise money for the children of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Hull Barrett, PC is honored to have participated and raised funds for the kids, doctors and support staff dedicated to fighting cancer and other catastrophic diseases.
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Hull Barrett, PC Finalist for Primerus Community Service Award
November 17, 2011
Hull Barrett, PC was recently was recognized at the 2011 Primerus Annual Conference as one of the finalist for the annual community service award. This year’s award went to Kubasiak, Fylstra, Thorpe & Rotunno, P.C. from Chicago. Other finalists included Rothman Gordon of Pittsburgh.
Read More About the Primerus Community Service Award
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James B. Ellington Named to the Board of Directors for Wheel Movement CSRA, Inc.
November 14, 2011
James B. Ellington has joined the board of directors for Wheel Movement CSRA. Inc. The mission of Wheel Movement is to promote and support the local cycling community. Wheel Movement recognizes the lifestyle, economic, health, and public relations value of cycling in the CSRA. Wheel Movement will work to provide educational programs, conduct community outreach initiatives, and engage in advocacy efforts that not only generate, but also sustain a positive cycling environment throughout the community..
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Fortune Magazine Names Hull Barrett, PC as one of the Top Nationally Ranked Law Firms in the Nation
November 8, 2011
Hull Barrett, PC has been recognized by LexisNexis® Martindale-Hubbell® as one of the top nationally ranked law firms in the United States, as determined by the firm’s percentage of AV Preeminent rated lawyers. Out of 254,000 firms rated by Martindale-Hubbell, only 966 firms were selected nationally. This ranking was determined by the firm’s percentage of AV Preeminent rated lawyers through the Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Rating system.
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David E. Hudson Quoted on Open Meetings Act Violation
November 4, 2011
David E. Hudson, media law attorney for Hull Barrett, PC, gives his opinion to WRDW-TV Augusta regarding Hancock County Board of Education not allowing cameras into a public meeting Thursday night. The meeting was in regards to a fight three weeks ago just after the Hancock County - Warren County football game.
Read the WRDW-TV Augusta Article Watch Channel 12 Report
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Hull Barrett, PC Receives 11 First-Tier Metropolitan Rankings in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firm" Survey
November 1, 2011
Hull Barrett, PC is proud to announce the firm has earned eleven first-tier rankings in the second edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings. Rankings of practice areas are included in U.S.News & World Report’s Money issue, available November 15, with the full results available online now at www.USNews.com.
In the survey, Hull Barrett, PC was recognized with first tier rankings in the following practice areas:
Read More About the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankingsCommercial Litigation
Employment Law - Management
Government Relations Practice
Health Care Law
Litigation - ConstructionLitigation - First Amendment
Litigation - Labor & Employment
Litigation - Tax
Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Tax Law
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Hull Barrett Utilizes National Network to Serve Clients
October 28, 2011
William H. Tucker, Douglas D. Batchelor, Jr, Rand Hanna and Christopher A. Cosper recently attended the Primerus Annual Conference in Charleston, South Carolina. The conference, which was held on October 19-22, provided the opportunity to discuss business and legal issues as well as to develop relationships with other firms and attorneys across the globe. By participating in Primerus and attending the Primerus conference Hull Barrett is better able to serve our clients who have business outside of Georgia and South Carolina.
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Georgia Supreme Court Rules Employers Must Use Attorneys When Responding to Garnishments
October 24, 2011
On September 12, 2011 the Georgia Supreme Court adopted an informal State Bar of Georgia advisory opinion stating that any non-lawyer, such as a payroll clerk, third party vendor, or human resources employee, cannot answer a garnishment in Georgia if they are unauthorized to practice law.
Read More About the Georgia Supreme Court Ruling
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Neal W. Dickert to Present at Advanced Urgent Legal Matters at Sea
October 21, 2011
Neal W. Dickert will be presenting on Thursday, November 10th for the Institute of Continuing Legal Education in Georgia in a session entitled "proposed New Georgia Rules of Evidence and Daubert"
Register Now Online
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David E. Hudson Quoted in the Article, "Redacted Passages Leave Some Questions in Expedia Case"
October 13, 2011
David E. Hudson, general counsel for the Georgia Press Association, recently was asked to comment on the reluctance of the city of Columbus to release under the Open Records Act a contract with a local law firm suing the online travel company Expedia over lodging taxes. In the article Mr. Hudson notes exceptions to the Open Records statute based on attorney-client privilege “to the extent that a record pertains to the requesting or giving of legal advice or the disclosure of facts concerning or pertaining to pending or potential litigation.”
Read the Ledger-Enquirer.com Article online
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Patrick J. Rice Selected to Serve on the Board of Directors for the Augusta Boys and Girls Club
October 12, 2011
Patrick J. Rice was recently selected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Augusta Boys and Girls Club. For over 59 years, the Augusta Boys and Girls Club has been changing the lives of our youth and positively affecting their future. Serving more than 3,000 youth each year, the Boys and Girls Club of Augusta enables all young boys and girls, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Read More About the Boys and Girls Club of Augusta
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Hull Barrett, PC Raises $340 for Breast Cancer
October 10, 2011
One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. That’s a startling statistic. On Denim Day®, October 7, Hull Barrett, PC employees donated $5 to wear jeans to help raise awareness and funds for the Women’s Cancer Programs of the Entertainment Industry Foundation.
Read More About Lee National Denim Day
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David E. Hudson Receives "Lawyer of the Year" Honor from Best Lawyers in America
October 5, 2011
After more than a quarter of a century in publication, Best Lawyers is designating “Lawyers of the Year” in high-profile legal specialties in large legal communities. Only a single lawyer in each specialty in each community is being honored as the “Lawyer of the Year.” Best Lawyers compiles its lists of outstanding attorneys by conducting exhaustive peer-review surveys in which thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers. The current, 18th edition of The Best Lawyers in America (2012) is based on more than 3.9 million detailed evaluations of lawyers by other lawyers. The lawyers being honored as “Lawyers of the Year” have received particularly high ratings in our surveys by earning a high level of respect among their peers for their abilities, professionalism, and integrity.
Read More About Lawyer of the Year 2012
Steven Naifeh, President of Best Lawyers, says, “We continue to believe – as we have believed for more than 25 years – that recognition by one’s peers is the most meaningful form of praise in the legal profession. We would like to congratulate David E. Hudson on being selected as the ‘Augusta, GA Best Lawyers Bet-the-Company Litigation Lawyer of the Year’ for 2012.”
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Complying with New Employment Regulations: Immigrants, Garnishments, and Health Care Reform
October 4, 2011
Hull Barrett Labor & Employment attorney, Thomas Cathey, will be presenting at the October 26th Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce's Seminar entitled: Complying with New Employment Regulations: Immigrants, Garnishments, and Health Care Reform. Mr. Cathey will present on the Georgia Supreme Court's Decision that allows Only Georgia Attorneys to Answer Georgia Garnishments. .
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Hull Barrett, PC Raises $430 for Press On to CURE Childhood Cancer
September 30, 2011
For the second year in a row, Hull Barrett, PC employees joined several area schools and businesses to help raise funds for childhood cancer research. Dress Down for Press On was inspired by St. Jude's Patients Brennan Simkins & Patrick Chance to help raise revenue for less toxic cancer treatments for acute myeloid leukemia and neuroblastoma. On Friday, September 30th Hull Barrett employees dressed down in lieu of a donation for Press On to Cure Childhood Cancer.
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Hull Barrett, PC Donates Used Computers to St. Stephen's Ministry
September 16, 2011
Hull Barrett, PC is proud to announce that the firm donated 45+ used computers, keyboards and mouses to St. Stephen's Ministry, which serves the low income and homeless HIV/AIDS community in 15 counties of the CSRA. Sue Lang, Director of Administration, says, "Hull Barrett is honored to donate to charities equipment that is in good working order but can no longer be used by our firm. Many non-profit organizations are using very old equipment so it’s really a great opportunity for us to help them.”
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Neal W. Dickert to Present at the 7th Annual Augusta Bar Association Family Law Seminar
September 14, 2011
On October 21st at Savannah Rapids Pavilion in Martinez, Georgia, Neal W. Dickert will present, "Is It Really True - The Legislature Passed a New Evidence Code?"
Register Now Online
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14 Lawyers from Hull Barrett, PC Were Recently Selected by their Peers for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2012 (Copyright 2011 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.)
September 6, 2011
A national guide of the country's top attorneys, The Best Lawyers in America® 2012, has recognized 14 attorneys from Hull Barrett in 18 legal specialties.
Read More About The Best Lawyers in America 2012
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Patrick J. Rice Obtains Summary Judgment in Medical Malpractice Case
September 1, 2011
Senior litigation partner, Patrick J. Rice, obtained summary judgment in a medical malpractice case arising out of care and treatment to a patient diagnosed with breast cancer. The plaintiff claimed that a potentially helpful drug was not adequately explained to their family member and its importance in the plan of treatment to slow recurrences and treat breast cancer. Mr. Rice was able to defend and show evidence that the treatment drug and plan of action to fight the disease was explained adequately. The trial court granted a summary judgment to our defendant physician.
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Leadership North Augusta Selects F. Michael Taylor for 2012 Class
August 30, 2011
F. Michael Taylor will participate in Leadership North Augusta, which is designed to identify, cultivate and develop leaders in the North Augusta area through knowledge of history, community, government, education, health care, recreation and social awareness. Leadership North Augusta is a program that came out of the North Augusta 2000 Strategic Planning Process that selects potential class members through an application and interview process. Students of the LNA class of 2012 will gain exposure to local and regional issues concerning the North Augusta government and community. They will also gain a diverse resource pool of area business leaders as well as refining leadership skills. LNA's goal is examine the strengths and weaknesses in the community and find ways to improve them to evolve into a thriving society.
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Augusta Bar Association Raises The Bar for Safe Homes of Augusta
August 23, 2011
The Augusta Bar Association is actively involved in the community and public service activities throughout the year. With its Raising the Bar Campaign, the Association focuses its efforts on a particular charity throughout each year, both through fundraising and volunteerism. This year, Davis A. Dunaway, Augusta Bar Association Executive Committee Member at Large, helped coordinate the 2011 Mulherin Plaid Golf Classic and Silent Auction to benefit Safe Homes of Augusta. Through the generous support of the Augusta Bar and community over $11,000 will be donated to Safe Homes of Augusta.
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Chris Driver Selected for Leadership Columbia County
August 19, 2011
Chris Driver has been selected to the 2012 Columbia County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class. Leadership Columbia County, which was created in 2010, is aimed to encourage, develop, and provide community leadership that will enhance the quality of life in Columbia County and to further connect leaders, businesses, and the community together locally and regionally. The10-month leadership development program will offer class members a broad look at civic issues, including education, history, media, healthcare, local government, economics and community service.
Members of the 2012 Class are:
Teka Allen – CC Community Connections
Daniel Blanton – Georgia Bank & Trust
Carson Brown – Kendrick Paint & Body
Travis Cain – East Georgia Fence & Construction
Angel Carter – American Cancer Society
Lance Danko – Doctors Hospital
Chris Driver – Hull Barrett, PC
David Duncan – Georgia Power
Joe Edge – Sherman & Hemstreet
Maria Fuller – ADP
Sonia Gowen – Serotta Maddocks Evans, CPAs
Rachel Grant – Verizon Wireless
Rusty Hall – The Family Y Marshall Branch
Donna Harris – University Hospital
Kellie Johnson – Shane’s Rib Shack
Michael Lamar – Knology
Angela Martin – Savannah River Nuclear Solutions
Ryan McKinney – First Citizens Bank
Jennifer McKinzie – Attorney
Adam Nelson – Fleming & Nelson
Shane Pangle – Culpepper Lumber Company
Mike Ruark – Advanced Services
Laura Smith – SRP Federal Credit Union
Susan Whiddon – Georgia Health Sciences University
Reagan Williams – U.S. Congressman Paul Broun
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Deposition and Trial Testimony in "Med Mal" Litigation: A Survival Guide for Young Lawyers and Their Clients
August 15, 2011
Hull Barrett, PC is please to announce that James V. Painter's article, "Deposition and Trial Testimony in 'Med Mal' Litigation: A Survival Guide for Young Lawyers and Their Clients" is featured in the American Bar Association's Health Law Litigation Volume 9, Number 2, Spring/Summer 2011 newsletter. Health Law Litigation is published quarterly by the Health Law Litigation Committee of the American Bar Association.
Read "Deposition and Trial Testimony in 'Med Mal' Litigation: A Survival Guide for Young Lawyers and Their Clients"
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Brooks K. Hudson Selected to Leadership Augusta Class of 2012
August 11, 2011
Brooks K. Hudson, an associate in the firm’s litigation department that regularly represents clients in civil litigation matters, has been named to the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Augusta Class of 2012. Established in 1980, Leadership Augusta is as an affiliate of the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce that enhances the civic participation of emerging leaders within the region. Each year Leadership Augusta selects the best and brightest individuals in the region to participate in the ten-month program oriented to developing leadership skills, fostering understanding of the major issues facing the region, improving the communications network among leaders of disparate backgrounds and interests, and inspiring them to contribute through civic activities.
Read More about the 2012 Leadership Augusta Class
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Neal W. Dickert & James B. Ellington "Bike for Ballet"
August 8, 2011
In collaboration with Augusta Sports Council, the Augusta Ballet presented “Bike for the Ballet” on Sunday, August 7th in downtown Augusta. With a renewed vision to inspire and unite the world through dance, the Augusta Ballet continues to advance its 1962 mission based on fiscal, artistic and community integrity. “Bike for the Ballet” is a part of Augusta Ballet’s Dance in the Garden City 2011-2012 programs celebrating and growing a greener, healthier CSRA through dance and community partnerships. Cyclists throughout the region, including Hull Barrett PC's Neal Dickert and James Ellington, rode their bikes and or doned pink tutus to raise awareness of Augusta Ballet’s outreach battling childhood obesity with local and national partners. The event began at historic Enterprise Mill at 1450 Greene Street.
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Americans with Disability Act Anniversary Signing
July 26, 2011
On July 26, 1990 President George H. W. Bush signed the Americans with Disability Act into law. When the President signed the bill he said ”Let the shameful wall of exclusion finally come tumbling down.” If you are an employers and need advice or have questions on how to properly accommodate disabled employees, avoid liability or have questions regarding ADA let our Labor & Employment attorneys help you.
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Intellectual Property Group Obtains Dismissal for Client
July 14, 2011
Hull Barrett's Intellectual Property group has obtained dismissal of two bankruptcy preference matters for a local client. Working with outside outside counsel in Richmond, Virginia Hull Barrett's team was able to settle the matters for a mere $3,500, significantly less than the initial claims asking for $180,000.
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Hull Barrett, PC is LinkedIn
June 13, 2011
Hull Barrett, PC is now LinkedIn. Come follow us, connect with our attorneys & staff and learn more about us.
Hull Barrett, PC is LinkedIn
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Christopher A. Cosper Announced as one of Augusta Regions' Top Young Professional To Watch
May 31, 2011
The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Augusta Magazine announced ten of Augusta’s most outstanding young professionals to watch in 2011. The Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals to Watch was developed in 2009 by the chamber to annually highlight ten young professionals (age 25-35). Nominations for the honor were received in March and reviewed by a selection committee panel of business leaders in Augusta. The top ten young professionals that emerged as this year’s most promising and rising stars are:
Matt Driskell
Brooke Hixon
Chavone R. Holliman
Katrina Hollman
Shizuo Z. Kuwahara
Kyle Masters
Erin Moseley
Chris Newsome
Lindsay Thetford
Director Managed Care & Reimbursement, MCGHealth
HR Benefit Specialist, MAU Workforce Solutions
Health Awareness/Communications Manager, Augusta Partnership for Children, Inc.
Director of Marketing & Communications, Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau
Orchestra Conductor, Symphony Orchestra Augusta
Assistant Project Manager, R.J. Griffin & Company
Licensed Architect, Dickinson Architects, PC
Owner, Newsome Electrical Construction, LLC
Community Relations Manager, The Augusta Chronicle
“We salute the achievements of these outstanding individuals and we look forward to watching their professional careers grow and prosper. The 10 in 10 recipients demonstrate what makes our community unique and full of promise,” said Sue Parr, chamber president. Each of the finalists will be featured in the June/July issue of Augusta Magazine and honored at the Chamber’s Economic Luncheon on June 22nd by Augusta Mayor Deke Copenhaver. All will also be nominated for statewide recognition in Georgia Trend magazine's 40 under 40 list.
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Hull Barrett Raises Funds for American Cancer Society
May 25, 2011
Hull Barrett, PC participated in the 2011 Relay for Life of Augusta on May 13th & 14th. Relay for Life is a life-changing event that brings together members of the community each year to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost and fight back against the deadly disease. This year’s firm team was able to raise $995 which will enable the American Cancer Society to save lives by helping people stay well and get well. Partner George Hall said, “I am honored to have participated and proud to support two causes that have touched members of my family, friends, and our firm. I look forward to continuing our efforts at Hull Barrett to help those who have been effected by cancer.”
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William H. Tucker Receives the University of South Carolina Aiken Distinguished Citizen Award
April 27, 2011
The University of South Carolina Aiken held its Academic Convocation on April 21st at the Etherredge Center in order recognize students and faculty, a Distinguished Citizen, faculty retirees, and to name the Outstanding Student of the Year. This year’s Distinguished Citizen Award was presented to William H. Tucker.
Read More About USCA's Distinguished Citizen Award.
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Hull Barrett, PC Prevails in Domain Name Dispute Action before the National Arbitration Forum
April 25, 2011
Hull Barrett is pleased to announce it has secured a major victory for one of our clients, an automobile dealership, against a cybersquatter who registered two domain names with bad faith and intent to profit from them. Timothy E. Moses, head of Hull Barrett’s Intellectual Property practice group, represented the automobile dealership and was able to provide evidence that an individual had registered two domain names that were related to the client’s personal name and business. Mr. Moses further alleged that the individual had actual knowledge of our client’s mark and registered the disputed domain names in bad faith for personal profit and created a parked website with links to third-party websites who were in direct competition with our client. On behalf of Hull Barrett’s client, Mr. Moses requested that the domain names be transferred. The National Arbitration Forum agreed and found the individual had no right to or legitimate interest in the two domain names and that our client had successfully satisfied the elements of the internet corporation for assigned names and numbers policy.
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Earth Day & Arbor Day
April 20, 2011
This month marks two celebrations: Earth Day on Friday, April 22nd & Arbor Day on Friday, April 29th. Both remind us at Hull Barrett of numerous ways we can personally and professionally conserve the Earth's natural resources. To learn more about Hull Barrett's efforts to be Greener contact: ClientRelations@HullBarrett.com
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Hull Barrett, PC Raises $343 for St. Jude Kids Children's Research Hospital
April 18, 2011
On April 15th the staff at Hull Barrett "dressed casual" for St. Jude Kids Children's Research Hospital. St. Jude is the only pediatric cancer research center where no child is ever denied treatment because of the family’s inability to pay. The $343 dollars raised will help provide a spinal tap with physician fees for a deserving child in need.
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David E. Hudson Quoted in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
March 18, 2011
Hull Barrett's David E. Hudson, general counsel for Georgia Press Association, was quoted in the article "Press Group Opposes Proposed Change in Open Meetings Law." The article discusses legislation being sponsored by Republican legislator Wendell Willard from Sandy Springs that would require a change to the state of Georgia's open meetings law.
Read the Atlanta Journal-Constitution article
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George R. Hall Quoted in the American Bar Association's Journal on Ten Surprising Law Markets
March 6, 2011
George R. Hall was quoted in the article, "Ten Surprising Law Markets: Here are smaller legal markets that pay big-city bucks". The article list 35 metro markets (400 lawyers+) where lawyers earn the most and further named 10 surprising smaller legal markets that faired well in this economy. The 10 surprising legal markets were Augusta, GA; Birmingham, AL; Bloomington & Norman, IL; Chattanooga, TN; El Paso, TX; Greensboro & High Point, NC; Modesto, CA; Odessa & Midland, TX; Reno-Sparks, NV and Rockford, IL.
Read More on the Ten Surprising Law Markets
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David E. Hudson Quoted in the Daily Report
March 14, 2011
Hull Barrett's David E. Hudson, general counsel for Georgia Press Association, was quoted in the Daily Report's article "Georgia Press Association GC: Most Open Meetings Act Revisions Positive." Attorney General Sam Olens, who directed the drafting of House Bill 397, consulted with Mr. Hudson and other medial and legal representatives on feedback of the proposed rewrites to the state's Open Meeting Act. In the article, Mr. Hudson notes that several of the changes outlined in House bill 397 are positive, but also noted concerns about the effects of related bills- Senate Bill 159 and House Bill 261.
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Depositions and Trial Testimony: A Survival Guide for Your Clients
March 1, 2011
By: James V. Painter
Read Deposition and Trial Testimony: A Survival Guide for Your Clients
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Choosing the Correct Business Entity Type
February 25, 2011
Paul K. Simons, Jr. and Trent Arnold MA CPA, of Arnold Advisors, LLC, discuss the legal and tax consequences of various business entity types.
Learn How To Choose the Correct Business Entity Type
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Hull Barrett, PC Makes a Strong Showing in the 2011 Georgia Super Lawyers & Rising Stars
February 24, 2011
Hull Barrett is pleased to announce that six of the firm’s attorneys have been selected for inclusion into Georgia Super Lawyers® for 2011. In addition, Super Lawyers has chosen two of the firm’s attorneys as 2011 Rising Stars.
Learn More About Who Was Selected
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Paul K. Simons, Jr. Elected President of the Aiken County Bar Association
February 10, 2011
Hull Barrett, PC is pleased to announce that Paul K. Simons, Jr. has been elected president of the Aiken County Bar Association. Paul earned his J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2006 and completed a clerkship for the Honorable James R. Barber, III, 5th Judicial Circuit, State of South Carolina. Paul works out of Hull Barrett's Aiken office and is licensed to practice in Georgia and South Carolina where he represents banking and corporate clients in transactions such as commercial loans, real estate acquisitions, corporate acquisitions and mergers.
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Hull Barrett Welcomes Brooks K. Hudson
February 1, 2011
Hull Barrett, PC is pleased to announce that Brooks K. Hudson has joined the firm as an associate in the Augusta, Georgia office. Prior to joining Hull Barrett, Brooks served as the Assistant District Attorney for the District Attorney’s Office.
Learn More About Brooks
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Darren G. Meadows Coordinates Successful Partnership between Public and Private Interest to Clean up Contaminated Sites
January 28, 2011
Darren G. Meadows obtains Brownfield Certification for previously contaminated sites for Augusta Canal Authority & Garden City, Georgia.
Read More About Contaminated Sites
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Hull Barrett, PC Wins Three Legal Awards from Corporate INTL Magazine
January 25, 2011
Hull Barrett, PC is pleased to announce it has been chosen for three legal awards by Corporate INTL Magazine. The three titles the firm received are: Product Liability Law Firm of the Year in Georgia, Construction Law Firm of the Year in Georgia and Dispute Resolution Advisor of the Year in Georgia.
Learn More About Corporate INTL Magazine's Legal Awards
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New Georgia Non-Compete Law - Are you Prepared?
January 13, 2011
By virtue of a constitutional amendment which passed in November of 2010, legislation went into effect on January 1, 2011, that changes Georgia law regarding covenants not to compete in employment contracts.
Learn More About the New Law and its Advantages for Employers
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Hull Barrett Welcomes Back Shannon G. Lanier
January 7, 2011
Shannon joined the firm in 1996 and was named partner in 1998. From 1996 to 2001 she maintained an active practice in the area of general civil litigation with an emphasis on media law, tort defense and commercial litigation. Learn More About Shannon
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Newtoncitizen.com Quotes Davide E. Hudson in Article "Officials Hold Closed Vote in Meeting"
January 4, 2011
In the article, "Officials Hold Closed Vote in Meeting," Hull Barrett attorney David E. Hudson weighs in on a closed meeting by Covington City Council, Board of Commissioners and Industrial Development Authority regarding land acquisition. During the session a vote took place to direct attorneys to draft a letter to make an offer to purchase land for expansion or relocation.Mr. Hudson reported that due to decision last year the Georgia Court of Appeals held that "real estate acquisition votes could be taken in a closed meeting." Mr. Hudson also stated that the vote is still allowed to take place in closed session based on the 2010 case of Johnson vs. Bibb County Board of Commissioners, in which the Georgia Court of Appeals ruled that Bibb County officials did not violate the Open Meetings Act by voting to purchase property to build a new courthouse during executive session.
Read the Newtoncitizen.com Article online
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Expertly Impeaching the Medical Expert
January 1, 2011
Hull Barrett, PC is please to announce that James V. Painter's article, "Expertly Impeaching the Medical Expert" is featured in the American Bar Association's Health Law Litigation Volume 9, Number 1, Fall/Winter newsletter. Health Law Litigation is published quarterly by the Health Law Litigation Committee of the American Bar Association.
Read "Expertly Impeaching the Medical Expert"
