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“Why GM’s Mary Barra got no special deposition treatment from Georgia Supreme Court”

HowAppealing

“Why GM’s Mary Barra got no special deposition treatment from Georgia Supreme Court”: Alison Frankel’s “On the Case” from Reuters has this post about a ruling that the Supreme Court of Georgia issued yesterday.

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Federal magistrate judge orders lawyers to ‘not impugn Chinese culture’ in future depositions

ABA Journal

A federal magistrate judge in Georgia ordered lawyers for an injured longshoreman to “not impugn Chinese culture” in future depositions in his lawsuit against a…

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GM Deposition Ruling In Georgia Offers Silver Lining To Execs

Law 360

Though the Georgia Supreme Court declined General Motors' request to adopt a discovery framework intended to shield top executives from being hauled into depositions, its Wednesday ruling gives an important boost to companies that want to protect their high-ranking officials.

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Georgia's Biggest New Legislation For 2023: Midyear Report

Law 360

Georgia's lawmakers have created a state watchdog for elected prosecutors, provided guidance to courts and litigants over the deposition of high-ranking officials, and increased workers' compensation and voting opportunities.

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Georgia Opinion Discusses Standards for Deposing High-Ranking Corporate Executives

Day on Torts

Georgia’s Supreme Court has weighed in the so-called “apex doctrine,” which provides courts with a framework for determining whether good cause exists to forbid or limit the. The court’s 39-page opinion discusses the factors Georgia courts should consider in such cases. General Motors, LLC v.

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After Ga. Ruling, Defense Must Aim To Limit Exec Depositions

Law 360

In the wake of the Georgia Court of Appeals' recent ruling in General Motors v.

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Judge orders lawyer jailed, so he can be deposed behind bars

ABA Journal

A judge in Fulton County, Georgia, has found a lawyer in civil contempt and ordered him jailed to allow for a deposition behind bars. Judge…

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