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AAJ ADDRESSES TOP
CONCERNS WITH CONGRESS
BY DREW ASHBY
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n March 28-29, 2017,
and the importance of a robust civil justice sys-
involved. Together, we can protect the rights
Lance Cooper, A AJ
tem. Republicans in Congress are sometimes
of our clients and of all of Georgia's citizens. ●
Parliamentarian Navan
not well-versed with these issues, and we are
Ward, Patrick and Emily
eager to start a dialogue about it-one that will
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Matson, and I traveled to
better explain how these issues are inextrica-
Drew Ashby is an Associate
with the Cooper Firm in Marietta,
Washington, D.C. to meet
bly linked to constitutional principles that they
with the Republican members of the Georgia
hold as core values. Our meetings went very
Georgia. He specializes in cata-
Congressional delegation. We were there along
well and we are actively engaging in follow-
strophic personal injury, wrongful death, and
with approximately 60 other AAJ members
up with a few of the Republican members who
product liability cases. Ashby has a special
who were meeting with members of Congress
were the most receptive to our discussions, but
expertise in product liability cases involving auto-
from their states, where are main focus was
we can only be successful with the support and
mobiles, ATVs, boats, industrial equipment, and a
to discuss H.R. 1215, a bill severely restricting
involvement of everyone.
variety of consumer/household products. He is a
medical malpractice, pharmaceutical and medi-
GTLA Champion Member as well as a member of
cal device litigation. That also allowed us to
Visit www.gtla.org to learn more about
the Verdict Editorial Board. He can be reached at
discuss the 7th Amendment, federalism issues
the Civil Justice PAC and how you can get
drew@thecooperfirm.com.
Our mediation and arbitration
professionals offer world-class service
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Verdict - Summer 2017
President’s Message
Don’t Stop Fighting: Overcoming Obstacles Leads to Record Verdict in Camden County
Amazing Things Happen When Women Get Involved!
AAJ Addresses Top Concerns with Congress
Pro Bono Representation: A Bond Forged between a Naval Officer and Trial Lawyer
3 Tips for Defeating Daubert Motions
Common Issues to Stay on Guard in Cases Involving Tortious Security Officers
The Confusing Question of Causation in Criminal Attack Premises Liability Cases
Technology: Notetaking for the Digital Lawyer
New Lawyers’ Corner: 6 Questions for Verdict
Pope Langdale: Community Investments for a Cause
Case Updates: Federal Employees Health Benefits Act of 1959
Workers’ Comp: Standard of Review — “Any Evidence” Rule
Thank You, Civil Justice PAC Contributors!
GTLA Champion Members
Welcome New GTLA Members!
Index to Advertisers/Advertiser.com
Verdict - Summer 2017 - Intro
Verdict - Summer 2017 - cover1
Verdict - Summer 2017 - cover2
Verdict - Summer 2017 - 3
Verdict - Summer 2017 - 4
Verdict - Summer 2017 - 5
Verdict - Summer 2017 - 6
Verdict - Summer 2017 - 7
Verdict - Summer 2017 - 8
Verdict - Summer 2017 - President’s Message
Verdict - Summer 2017 - Don’t Stop Fighting: Overcoming Obstacles Leads to Record Verdict in Camden County
Verdict - Summer 2017 - 11
Verdict - Summer 2017 - Amazing Things Happen When Women Get Involved!
Verdict - Summer 2017 - AAJ Addresses Top Concerns with Congress
Verdict - Summer 2017 - Pro Bono Representation: A Bond Forged between a Naval Officer and Trial Lawyer
Verdict - Summer 2017 - 15
Verdict - Summer 2017 - 3 Tips for Defeating Daubert Motions
Verdict - Summer 2017 - 17
Verdict - Summer 2017 - Common Issues to Stay on Guard in Cases Involving Tortious Security Officers
Verdict - Summer 2017 - 19
Verdict - Summer 2017 - 20
Verdict - Summer 2017 - 21
Verdict - Summer 2017 - 22
Verdict - Summer 2017 - 23
Verdict - Summer 2017 - The Confusing Question of Causation in Criminal Attack Premises Liability Cases
Verdict - Summer 2017 - 25
Verdict - Summer 2017 - 26
Verdict - Summer 2017 - 27
Verdict - Summer 2017 - Technology: Notetaking for the Digital Lawyer
Verdict - Summer 2017 - 29
Verdict - Summer 2017 - 30
Verdict - Summer 2017 - New Lawyers’ Corner: 6 Questions for Verdict
Verdict - Summer 2017 - 32
Verdict - Summer 2017 - 33
Verdict - Summer 2017 - Pope Langdale: Community Investments for a Cause
Verdict - Summer 2017 - 35
Verdict - Summer 2017 - Case Updates: Federal Employees Health Benefits Act of 1959
Verdict - Summer 2017 - 37
Verdict - Summer 2017 - Workers’ Comp: Standard of Review — “Any Evidence” Rule
Verdict - Summer 2017 - 39
Verdict - Summer 2017 - Thank You, Civil Justice PAC Contributors!
Verdict - Summer 2017 - Welcome New GTLA Members!
Verdict - Summer 2017 - Index to Advertisers/Advertiser.com
Verdict - Summer 2017 - cover3
Verdict - Summer 2017 - cover4
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