FINRA Revises Rules in Anticipation of Reg BI

In the past two weeks, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (FINRA) issued two notices to members which revise certain FINRA Rules to comport SEC’s Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI). Reg BI, which is set to become effective on June 30, 2020, establishes a...

The Future of Sovereign Immunity in Georgia

Earlier this month, we published a blog post regarding attempts on the federal level to end the defense of qualified immunity, which is a judicially created legal doctrine that shields police officers from liability for money damages from lawsuits alleging...

The End Of Qualified Immunity?

On June 8, 2020, the United States House of Representatives introduced the Justice in Policing Act of 2020, which takes several steps toward comprehensive police reform and accountability.  The legislation proposes several key policing measures, including prohibition...