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Aniyah Vines, a second-year student at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, is making an impact as the Warrant Clinic Coordinator for Black Voters Matter.

Georgia family sues Merck over alleged toxic exposure at Flint River Plant

A federal lawsuit has been filed against pharmaceutical company Merck by attorneys Matt Griffith and Parker Miller on behalf of the Sullivan family from Georgia.

Law360 features Pamela Foohey on consumer bankruptcy and new book

Pamela Foohey, a professor, was featured in Law360 discussing her co-authored book, "Debt’s Grip: Risk and Consumer Bankruptcy," which was published by University of California Press in 2025.

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Civil Lawsuits

Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School student leads warrant clinic efforts for Black Voters Matter

Aniyah Vines, a second-year student at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, is making an impact as the Warrant Clinic Coordinator for Black Voters Matter.

Law360 features Pamela Foohey on consumer bankruptcy and new book

Pamela Foohey, a professor, was featured in Law360 discussing her co-authored book, "Debt’s Grip: Risk and Consumer Bankruptcy," which was published by University of California Press in 2025.

Pamela Foohey featured in Law360 for book on consumer bankruptcy

Pamela Foohey, a professor, was recently featured in Law360 in connection with her co-authored book, "Debt’s Grip: Risk and Consumer Bankruptcy," published by University of California Press in 2025.

LeClercq discusses labor petition process in North American trade agreement

Assistant Professor Desirée LeClercq was recently featured in Inside U.S. Trade in connection with the rapid-response mechanism petitions under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

Pamela Foohey discusses non-bankruptcy issues at national consumer bankruptcy attorneys workshop

Pamela Foohey, a professor, participated as a panelist at the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Fall Workshop in October.

Attorney Complaints

A federal lawsuit has been filed against pharmaceutical company Merck by attorneys Matt Griffith and Parker Miller on behalf of the Sullivan family from Georgia.

Recall issued after listeria outbreak linked to pre-cooked pasta causes deaths

A nationwide recall has been issued for nearly 245,000 pounds of pre-cooked pasta following a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak that has resulted in four deaths and more than 20 illnesses across several states.

Families seek answers after Air India Flight 171 crash raises concerns over Boeing safety

In the aftermath of the Air India Flight 171 crash, which resulted in the deaths of 260 people, families of the victims are seeking answers and accountability.

Appellate Courts

Cartersville man faces federal charges after threat at Atlanta airport

Billy Joe Cagle, a 49-year-old man from Cartersville, Georgia, has been charged with multiple federal offenses after allegedly threatening to commit violence at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Eleventh Circuit approves amendments to CJA Plan for Northern District of Georgia

Effective October 9, 2025, the Eleventh Circuit Judicial Council has approved changes to the Criminal Justice Act (CJA) Plan for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.

U.S. District Court for Northern District of Georgia issues order on sensitive document handling

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has issued Standing Order 25-03, which sets rules for handling highly sensitive documents.

Two men charged with threatening ICE officer and spouse via social media

Two men from outside Georgia have been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly making threats against a U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportation officer and his wife.

State Legislature

John F. Kennedy, a State Senator for Georgia, said that tort reform legislation will assist in protecting small businesses and supporting job creation across the state.
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.
Georgians for Lawsuit Reform announced on X that it participated in a panel discussion at Truist Park, focusing on recent efforts to create a more balanced and fair civil justice system in Georgia.