Chuck Payne, the state senator for Georgia's 54th District, said that passing tort reform will bring stability, opportunity, and investment in manufacturing to Georgia by creating a more predictable and transparent legal environment.
Lt. Gov. Jones: Tort reform will 'put Georgia families and consumers first'
Burt Jones, the lieutenant governor of Georgia, said that Governor Brian Kemp's tort reform bills are pro-Georgia measures designed to address hidden legal costs, stabilize insurance rates, and create a fairer system prioritizing families and...
State Rep. Hagan: Tort reform will 'curb lawsuit abuse, protect families and businesses'
Leesa Hagan, state representative for Georgia's 156th House District, said that Georgia’s newly signed tort reform laws aim to protect families and businesses from lawsuit abuse, preserve fair access to justice, and help maintain the state's...
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Civil Lawsuits
Levin co-authors article on public nuisance litigation in DePaul Law Review
Hillel Y. Levin has published an article titled “Using Public Nuisance Litigation to Address Industrywide Misconduct: Common-Law Statutes, Nondelegation Doctrine, and Regulation by Litigation” in the DePaul Law Review.
Bankruptcy filings increasing, CBS News reports
Post Professor Pamela Foohey was featured on CBS News in a recent article discussing the rising number of bankruptcy filings in the United States.
Jacob M. Blott awarded Law Student of the Year by National Jurist
Jacob M. Blott, a third-year student, has received recognition as a Law Student of the Year by the National Jurist.
AJMLS ranks #7 by preLaw Magazine for diversity
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) has been recognized by preLaw Magazine as the seventh best law school in the country for diversity.
Clare R. Norins presents on justice and the First Amendment
Clare R. Norins, a Clinical Associate Professor and Director of the First Amendment Clinic, recently discussed the topic “Teaching Justice and the First Amendment.” This presentation was part of the Clinical Legal Education Association’s Teaching...
Attorney Complaints
On March 4, 2025, Judge Josephine Staton of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California granted final approval to a significant settlement involving defective fuel pumps in certain Mazda vehicles.
Beasley Allen announces $4 million product liability settlement
The Beasley Allen Law Firm announced a significant product liability settlement amounting to $4 million.
Phenix City settles $1.25M lawsuit over faulty water meters
Phenix City has reached a $1.25 million settlement with Master Meter, Inc. and Empire Pipe and Supply Company following issues related to faulty water meters that led to billing inaccuracies.
Appellate Courts
Decatur woman sentenced to life for daughter's death in a closet
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston has confirmed that Alondra Hobbs, a Decatur resident, has pleaded guilty to charges of murdering her special needs daughter.
Cobb County man sentenced to life for crimes against a child
District Attorney Sonya F. Allen announced the sentencing of Cooper Hamilton, aged 20, to life imprisonment plus 20 years following his guilty plea to 25 counts related to the sexual exploitation and abuse of a minor child.
Stone Mountain man sentenced to life in prison for fatal apartment complex shootings
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston revealed that a jury has convicted Rontell Devon Shelton, a man from Stone Mountain, in connection with two shootings at an apartment complex, one of which was fatal.
Lithonia man sentenced to life without parole for series of rapes
A man from Lithonia, convicted as a serial rapist, has been sentenced to life imprisonment.
State Legislature
Burt Jones, the lieutenant governor of Georgia, said that Governor Brian Kemp's tort reform bills are pro-Georgia measures designed to address hidden legal costs, stabilize insurance rates, and create a fairer system prioritizing families and...
Leesa Hagan, state representative for Georgia's 156th House District, said that Georgia’s newly signed tort reform laws aim to protect families and businesses from lawsuit abuse, preserve fair access to justice, and help maintain the state's...