Clinical Associate Professor and Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation Clinic Director Emma M. Hetherington appeared on WSB-TV to discuss sex trafficking litigation in Georgia.
John H. Rains IV selected as magistrate judge in Rome
The United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has announced the selection of John H. Rains IV as a new magistrate judge in Rome, Georgia.
Hetherington discusses trafficking victims protection act on Atlanta's 11Alive
Clinical Associate Professor and Director of the Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation Clinic, Emma M. Hetherington, appeared on Atlanta's 11Alive to discuss the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act.
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Civil Lawsuits
Emma M. Hetherington discusses sex trafficking litigation on WSB-TV
Clinical Associate Professor and Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation Clinic Director Emma M. Hetherington appeared on WSB-TV to discuss sex trafficking litigation in Georgia.
Hetherington discusses trafficking victims protection act on Atlanta's 11Alive
Clinical Associate Professor and Director of the Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation Clinic, Emma M. Hetherington, appeared on Atlanta's 11Alive to discuss the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act.
Lori A. Ringhand publishes article on presidential elections in Wisconsin Law Review
Hosch Professor and Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor Lori A. Ringhand has published an article titled "The Regulation of Presidential Elections" in the 2025 edition of the Wisconsin Law Review, page 509
Mercer law student gains valuable experience through Georgia Court internship
Mercer University School of Law student Colby Belland, a member of the class of 2027, has secured an internship with Georgia Court of Appeals Judge J. Wade Padgett.
First Amendment Clinic argues case before U.S. District Court
The First Amendment Clinic recently presented arguments in the case of Booterbaugh v. City of Morrow at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.
Attorney Complaints
We are pleased to report that Beasley Allen, a law firm based in Georgia, has been recognized in three significant categories in the 2025 Community Choice Awards "Best of the River Region."
North Carolina truck driver wins $3M settlement after accident
When Jose "Joe" Garcia, a truck driver from North Carolina, was injured by a falling tree on I-85 in Banks County, Georgia, his life took an unexpected turn.
Air India crash investigation focuses on engine failure
Less than forty seconds into its flight, an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed in Ahmedabad, India, on June 12.
Appellate Courts
John H. Rains IV selected as magistrate judge in Rome
The United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has announced the selection of John H. Rains IV as a new magistrate judge in Rome, Georgia.
Gilmer County man faces additional charges in child sexual exploitation case
A man from Gilmer County, Ronald Richardson, has been indicted on additional charges for allegedly using Artificial Intelligence to alter ordinary photographs into child sexual abuse material.
Delta Airlines settles $8.1M lawsuit over misuse of pandemic-relief funds
Delta Airlines has agreed to pay $8.1 million to settle allegations of misusing federal relief funds provided under the Payroll Support Program (PSP).
Mechanics charged for trafficking over one ton of methamphetamine from auto repair shop
Two auto mechanics from DeKalb County are facing federal drug trafficking charges after authorities seized approximately 2,500 pounds of methamphetamine from their vehicles.
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.