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Verdict

Coming Soon: Summer 2015 Edition of Verdict

Next week, the Summer edition of Verdict -- the Journal of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association -- is coming to a mailbox near you! Inside this edition, you will find articles like: "When One Award is Not Enough: Taking Another Look at the 'One Award' Provision of O.C.G.A 51-12-5.1(e)(1);" "New Strategies and Interventions to Curtail Discovery Abuses," a special four-page chart highlighting recent changes to Georgia's Suggested Pattern Jury Instructions that is designed to be cut-out and placed into your trial notebook; and so much more. We hope that you enjoy reading it as much we we enjoyed writing it!

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/gtl-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=331014&issueID=39475 to view the full article online.

Feature

Last Call: 2015 Auto Torts Workshop

Did you settle that big case that was scheduled to go to trial next week? Are you looking for a last-minute family vacation before the kids go back to school next month? If so, we are pleased to let you know that spaces are still available at the 2015 Auto Torts Workshop in beautiful Sandestin, Florida from July 30 - Aug. 1! In addition to an unparalleled special events calendar – including the family-friendly NLD Pool Party, Auto Torts Golf Tournament and much more – the Workshop also offers 9 CLE Credit Hours, during which you will hear from more than one-dozen of our state's best and brightest trial lawyers!

Here's a sneak peek at the 2015 Auto Torts Workshop agenda:

Is it a Truck? An Ambulance? A Van? A Car? No! It's Non-Emergency Medical Transport – Aaron Marks
Maximizing Compensation in Soft Tissue Injuries – Cale Brice
Picking a Jury for Your Basic Auto Trial – Arman Deganian
Trying Auto Cases in the 2 Georgia’s: Effective Juror Research Techniques for both Metro Atlanta & Rural GA Venues - Ryals Stone
A Judge’s Reflection on Professionalism – Judge Dax Lopez
And many, many more!

Ready to sign up? Great! Click HERE to reserve your spot, and then visit http://www.sandestin.com/accommodations to book your accommodations. We can't wait to see you next week!

New Lawyers Division

Save the Dates: Upcoming NLD Events

Please mark your calendars to join GTLA's New Lawyers Division for two exciting upcoming events in September! The next NLD Lunch & Learn will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 16 at noon at the State Bar of Georgia. Lunch will be provided, and all current and prospective NLD members are invited to attend this FREE event. Then, join us the following day on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 5:30 p.m. for the always-popular NLD Happy Hour Del Frisco's Grille!

If you have any questions about either of these upcoming events, please contact Ashley Stoe at admin@gtla.org.

Visit https://www.gtla.org/index.cfm?pg=events&evAction=listAll to view the full article online.

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