News & Opinion
Should Georgia Limit Liability for Drug Companies? (2-3-09)
By J. Vincent Cook, special to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A little over four years ago, a veteran Federal Drug Administration scientist rocked the pharmaceutical industry with Senate testimony that exposed a legalized conflict of interest that was endangering the health and safety of the American public: the FDA's funding depends largely on the success of products of the industry it regulates. More…
A Lesson from Pakistan: Don’t Undercut the Courts (8-20-08)
By J. Vincent Cook, special to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The resignation of Pakistan’s president, Gen. Pervez Musharraf, is a resounding victory for Pakistan’s constitution, for democracy and for the rule of law. More…
Name change announced (6-23-08)
Managing Partner J. Vincent Cook announced a name change from Cook Noell Tolley Bates & Michael LLP to Cook Noel Tolley & Bates LLP. Read the PDF…
Irwin makes partner (6-23-08)
R. Christopher Irwin III, an associate with the firm since 2000, made partner. Read the PDF…
Ruling scores a win for Fair Play (5-9-08)
By J. Vincent Cook, special to the Daily Report
Fair Play scored a major victory last week when the Fulton County Superior Court ruled unconstitutional Georgia's ceiling on what judges and juries can award for pain, anguish and other “non-economic” damages inflicted by medical negligence. More…
