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Woodham v. City of Atlanta

Landmark decision of the Supreme Court of Georgia, unanimously reversing the trial court 7-0, holding that the diversion of school tax dollars to fund non-educational purposes in the BeltLine TAD violated the Educational Purpose Clause of the 1983 Georgia Constitution.

Sherman v. Fulton County Board of Assessors et al.

4-3 decision of the Supreme Court of Georgia, reversing the trial court, completely decimating the sham, "phantom" bond financing structure practiced in Georgia, geared solely towards affording an unconstitutional tax abatement in favor of the developer/lessee.

The One Witness Case; The Burden is Still the Same

Just because there is only one witness does not change the high burden that has to be met in order for an accused to be be found "guilty beyond a reasonable doubt".

DEDUCTING THE COST OF LIFE IN A RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

It is important to understand the deductability of the costs and expenses associated with living in a retirement facility.

Arizona's Immigration Law is Decided by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court decides the constitutionality of several provisions of Arizona's controversial new immigration law.

Defending the deposition of the Elderly Former Employee, Appendix

Summary: The need for historical business information is becoming more acute, so you are likely to have to defend the deposition of an elderly witness. Be sure to plan your approach in advance.

Defending the deposition of the Elderly Former Employee, Pt 2

The need for historical business information is becoming more acute, so you are likely to have to defend the deposition of an elderly witness. Be sure to plan your approach in advance.

Defending the deposition of the Elderly Former Employee, Pt 1

The need for historical business information is becoming more acute, so you are likely to have to defend the deposition of an elderly witness. Be sure to plan your approach in advance.

How to Detect Dementia and Alzheimer's

Dementia can sneak up on families. Its sufferers are pretty adept at covering lapses early on, and spouses are sometimes there to compensate. Doctors too frequently are fooled as well.

Indian Law In Nevada

Tribal Law In Nevada; featuring Judge Cal J. Potter, III, as a Tribal Judge for the Las Vegas Paiute Indian Tribe.

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