Georgia’s House Bill 189 looks at increasing the weight limit of tractor trailers and loads from 80,000 pounds to up to 95,000 pounds with a special waiver. The proponents of the bill say the weight increase will help with supply chain issues and make Georgia’s weight limits on par with neighboring states and that fewer trips needed for transport will help reduce emissions.
Here’s the Problem: Raising the weight limit is dangerous for Georgians.
Continue readingWhen we think of sexual abuse, we often think of decades old allegations. But this week, an independent report investigating abuse allegations within The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and The United States Soccer Federation (USSF) found very recent systemic verbal and emotional abuse and sexual misconduct by coaches.
Continue readingOn March 14, 2020, a Court order from the Georgia Supreme Court immediately closed all Georgia courts. Since then 15 subsequent orders have extended that emergency declaration, putting the Courts calendar in complete disarray and delaying civil trials for at least two to three years. The final judicial emergency order is set to expire on June 30, 2021.
We at Penn Law would like to congratulate Alexandra “Sachi” Cole for her recognition as one of Georgia’s most promising lawyers under 40. Sachi is one of 21 attorneys named in the Daily Report’s “2020 On The Rise.”
The honor recognizes attorneys who are innovators not only in their practice and litigation but also in their communities with pro bono and charitable work. Sachi specializes in products liability, personal injury, medical malpractice, employment discrimination, civil rights and complex civil litigation.
She is very active in her community, serving on the board of the Georgia Center for Child Advocacy which provides no cost services to childhood victims of sexual abuse in the Atlanta area.
Congratulations Sachi, and thank you for your hard work and dedication to being a voice for victims.