During the 2022 Regular Session of the General Assembly of Georgia, the Legislature enacted legislation that impacts annexation. The following is a summary of those statutory amendments which became effective on July 1, 2022: Act 778; HB 1385 This Act revises annexation reporting requirements to require the provision of reports to the Legislative and Congressional
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General Assembly of Georgia Legislative Changes Impacting Public Works Contracts – 2022
By Laura Tarver
During the 2022 Regular Session of the General Assembly of Georgia, the Legislature enacted legislation that impacts public works contracts. Ultimately, these revisions to O.C.G.A. §§ 13-10-80 & 81 appear most favorable to contractors and subcontractors since the legislature reduced retainage during the contract term and simplified the procedures for use and payment of retainage…
Practicing Before the U.S. Supreme Court | Kannon Shanmugam
For many attorneys, the prospect of a U.S. Supreme Court argument serves as the capstone of a legal career. But for a select few, like Kannon Shanmugam, chair of Paul Weiss’s Supreme Court and Appellate Practice Group, arguing before the Supreme Court is a regular occurrence. Kannon joins Jody Sanders and Todd Smith to…
General Assembly of Georgia Legislative Changes Impacting Elections – 2022
By Laura Tarver
Special Elections Act 310 (H.B. 907) provides that in even-numbered years a special election to present a question to the voters may be held on the third Tuesday in March provided that the special election occurs prior to July 1, 2024 and presents a question to the voters on sales and use taxes for transportation…
General Assembly of Georgia Legislative Changes Impacting Development Authorities – 2022
By Laura Tarver
During the 2022 Regular Session of the General Assembly of Georgia, the Legislature enacted several pieces of legislation that impact development authorities in our state. The following is a summary: Per Diem Cap Act 751 adds a maximum per diem payable to directors of development authorities enacted under Ga. Code Ann. § 36-62-1, et seq., equal…
General Assembly of Georgia Legislative Changes Impacting Charter Schools – 2022
By Katie Beck
Act 769 (H.B. 1215) revised multiple aspects of the Charter Schools Act of 1998, as follows: The definition of “Charter school” was revised to better distinguish charter schools from a “Charter system” and other types of schools – this definition also better aligns with the federal definition of a public charter school. A new definition…
A Selective Summary of General Assembly of Georgia Legislative Changes Impacting Revenue and Taxation 2022
By Katie Beck
Sales Tax Exemption for Certain Purchases of Computer Equipment Act 842 (H.B. 1291) extends the sunset of the exemption for purchases of qualified computer equipment within O.C.G.A. § 48-8-3(68). Beginning in 2024, qualifying purchases (required to meet the $15 million threshold) will include only taxable purchases and leases, specifically excluding prewritten computer software (electronically delivered…
Reporting on the U.S. Supreme Court | Greg Stohr
The U.S. Supreme Court always remains newsworthy, but the last few years have brought unprecedented change to the institution and the public’s perception of it. Greg Stohr, the Supreme Court reporter for Bloomberg News, has maintained a front-row seat for more than two decades. In this episode, Greg joins Todd Smith and Jody Sanders…
Fourth Circuit Rules that Gender Dysphoria is Covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act
By Laura Tarver
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit became the first federal appellate court to find that the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) provides coverage to individuals diagnosed with gender dysphoria. In a 2-1 decision issued on August 16, 2022, the court reversed the decision of the United States District Court for the…
It is time to update your employee handbook. (No, that was not a question)
By Laura Tarver
Let’s be honest – no one gets excited about spending time or money working on their employee handbook. Many employers think that their ten-year-old handbook is fine, and they take the approach of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Right? Wrong. I can almost promise you that something in your handbook is broken –…