Rosie Manins

Journalist Rosie Manins is a legal affairs reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Originally from New Zealand, she started her journalism career there in 2006 as a daily newspaper reporter. Rosie also lived and worked in the Cook Islands and Australia before moving in early 2019 to Atlanta, where she has worked for CrossRoadsNews, the Marietta Daily Journal, and Law360.

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Meet the new leaders of Morris Manning & Martin’s Atlanta office

New leaders emerge after Atlanta law firm’s talent ‘raided’

Atlanta law firm Morris Manning & Martin is starting the new year with a new structure, brand and leaders after losing top talent to competitors, prompting a merger.

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Emergency hearing for death row prisoner

Judge halts execution of convicted Cobb murderer

A Fulton County judge has temporarily halted the execution of a Georgia inmate convicted of murdering two female real estate agents in Cobb County.

Fight among Georgia lawyers over client solicitation reaches high court

Georgia personal injury lawyers are asking the state's highest court to let them sue rivals accused of illegally soliciting clients as competition increases.

Atlanta ‘Big Brother’ star dies on Christmas, age 35

Mickey Lee, 35, an Atlanta resident on the latest season of the "Big Brother" television show, died on Christmas Day after multiple cardiac arrests, her family said.

End of Trump case caps dramatic year in Georgia courts

An action-packed 2025 in Georgia courts saw President Donald Trump freed from criminal charges and television stars Todd and Julie Chrisley released from federal prison.

Atlanta law firm founder disbarred for abandoning clients

The co-founder of an Atlanta-area law firm has been disbarred by the Georgia Supreme Court for abandoning six immigration clients seeking to remain in America.

Leader of Alpharetta firm accused in $300M Ponzi scheme pleads guilty

The former chief operating officer of an Alpharetta company at the center of an alleged $300 million Ponzi scheme has pleaded guilty to an associated fraud charge.

Veteran’s widow awarded $56M in suit against Atlanta doctor

The widow of a Vietnam War veteran from North Georgia has won a $56.8 million judgment in her case against his dermatologist following a trial in Atlanta.

After 21 years in-house at Home Depot, Atlanta litigator returns to King & Spalding

From in-house to in court: Ex-Home Depot attorney joins King & Spalding

Top litigator Will Barnette has joined Atlanta law firm King & Spalding after two decades with the Home Depot's legal department.

‘We’re showing up’: Fani Willis will testify before Senate committee

Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis will appear before state legislators next week about her conduct, including the prosecution of President Donald Trump, her lawyer says.