Today, in Stanley v. City of Sanford, the United States Supreme Court decided that retired employees are no longer considered “qualified” for their former jobs for purposes of a discrimination claim under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Supreme Court’s decision, which resolved a circuit split, helps protect employers against ADA discrimination claims by […]
If you’re gearing up for a federal trial, make sure you are familiar with Federal Rules of Evidence 107 and 1006, which took effect December 1, 2024. Both reshape how charts, diagrams, and summaries are presented at trial—clarifying what juries can see and what they can consider as actual evidence. Meet Rule 107: “Illustrative Aids” […]
In a unanimous decision authored by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled today that all workers—regardless of whether they are “majority-group plaintiffs” or “minority-group plaintiffs”—must be treated equally when bringing disparate treatment claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. What happened in Ames? Marlean Ames, a straight woman […]
We are pleased to announce that Krevolin Horst has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Chambers and Partners USA, a prestigious guide that ranks the top lawyers and law firms across the United States based on independent research and client feedback. Please join us in congratulating our Litigation and Labor & Employment practice groups, […]
The distinction between employees and independent contractors has long been a critical legal issue for employers, lawyers, and policymakers alike. Thanks to a recent hearing before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, this issue is again in the spotlight, and the stakes are significant. The hearing focused on the Modern Worker Empowerment Act, a […]
In contrast to recent years of sweeping reforms, the Georgia General Assembly took a lighter legislative approach to election law in 2025. Ambitious proposals like HB 397 and SB 175 stalled after passing just one chamber and are now shelved until at least the 2026 session. A House Study Committee may revisit the topic later […]
On Wednesday, in Medical Marijuana, Inc. v. Horn, the United States Supreme Court resolved a circuit split to hold that a plaintiff may seek treble damages for business or property loss under 18 U.S.C. § 1964(c), even if the loss resulted from personal injury. While the Court’s ruling does not address the extent to which […]
True to form, those following the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) have received yet another round of confusing and contradictory information regarding the enforcement of the CTA from the federal government. While it is clear that foreign entities or entities with foreign owners should file their beneficial ownership information no later than March 21, 2025, […]
This week, in Lackey v. Stinnie, the United States Supreme Court held that a plaintiff who obtains a preliminary injunction is not a “prevailing party” for purposes of obtaining an award of attorney’s fees under 42 U.S.C. § 1988. The Court reasoned that attorney’s fees are not available under § 1988 absent conclusive, court-ordered resolution of […]
We are proud to announce that 17 of our attorneys have been selected as 2025 Georgia Super Lawyers, and 8 of our attorneys have been recognized as Rising Stars! Please join us in congratulating: Super Lawyers – Joyce Gist Lewis, Cristiane Wolfe, Allegra Lawrence-Hardy, Doug Krevolin, Jeff Horst, Zahra Karinshak, Chris Adams, Halsey G. Knapp, […]
