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Walter Hellerstein, a Distinguished Research Professor and Shackelford Distinguished Professor in Taxation Law Emeritus, has had his treatise "State Taxation" cited by the Wisconsin Court of Appeals.

Federal charges filed against illegal aliens after Cobb County meth lab bust

Juan Perez-Maldonado and Francisco Garcia Gomez, both undocumented immigrants from Mexico, were presented in federal court on June 4, 2025.

Greater Georgia hosts tort reform panel with Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce

Greater Georgia announced on X that it held a tort reform panel discussion with the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce, expressing gratitude to participating lawmakers and attendees.

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Civil Lawsuits

Wisconsin Court of Appeals cites Hellerstein's treatise on state taxation

Walter Hellerstein, a Distinguished Research Professor and Shackelford Distinguished Professor in Taxation Law Emeritus, has had his treatise "State Taxation" cited by the Wisconsin Court of Appeals.

Amann explores acquittal case in FIU Law Review

Diane Marie Amann, Regents' Professor of International Law and Woodruff Chair in International Law, has published an article titled “Inge Viermetz, Woman Acquitted at Nuremberg” in the 19th edition of the FIU Law Review.

Sonja R. West speaks at Oxford University on media law

Brumby Distinguished Professor in First Amendment Law Sonja R. West participated in the Bonavero Institute of Human Rights Comparative Media Law Workshop at the University of Oxford

Atlanta's John Marshall announces new SBA executive board for 2025-2026

Ja’Quan Fulton, a first-generation college and law student from Clayton County, has been named the 2025-2026 President of the Student Bar Association at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School.

Graduate Addison Robinson shares insights on law school journey

Addison Robinson has graduated from Mercer University's School of Law, earning a Juris Doctor degree.

Attorney Complaints

A recent interview has brought renewed attention to the controversies surrounding Johnson & Johnson, particularly focusing on their talcum powder products.

Federal judges approve GM's $175M settlements over hidden engine defects

After years of legal proceedings, a significant step has been made toward compensating car buyers affected by an engine defect in vehicles sold by General Motors (GM).

Attorney secures $2.99 million settlement for commercial truck crash

Ken Wilson, an attorney based in Atlanta, has successfully secured a $2.99 million settlement for clients involved in a commercial truck accident.

Appellate Courts

Federal charges filed against illegal aliens after Cobb County meth lab bust

Juan Perez-Maldonado and Francisco Garcia Gomez, both undocumented immigrants from Mexico, were presented in federal court on June 4, 2025.

Authorities warn of jury duty scam targeting Georgia residents

Residents in the Northern District of Georgia are being targeted by a scam involving fraudulent phone calls and emails.

Albany man sentenced to life for decades-old kidnapping and rape

DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced the conviction of Reginald Colwell, an Albany man, for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman in 1988.

Mexican national convicted in Atlanta on drug trafficking and robbery charges

Adan Macedo-Rios, a 52-year-old Mexican national unlawfully residing in the United States, has been convicted of multiple charges related to drug trafficking, money laundering, robbery, and illegal firearm possession. U.S. Attorney Theodore S....

State Legislature

The Citizen announced on X that it reported on new tort reform laws signed by Governor Brian Kemp, noting that Senate Bill (SB) 68 and SB 69 could help curb lawsuit abuse in Georgia.
Greater Georgia announced on X that it promoted an event in Macon featuring President Pro Tem John F. Kennedy to discuss how Georgia's recent tort reform legislation will lower costs for families and businesses.
Greater Georgia announced on X that it held a tort reform panel discussion with the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce, expressing gratitude to participating lawmakers and attendees.