Foohey named fellow by American College of Bankruptcy

Pamela Foohey has been selected as a fellow in the 36th class of the American College of Bankruptcy. The organization focuses on enhancing professionalism, scholarship, and service within bankruptcy and insolvency law and practice.

Norcross man convicted in murder of transgender woman

DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced the conviction of Pedro Silva-Renteria, a 21-year-old from Norcross, for the murder of Sophie Vasquez, a transgender woman. The jury found Silva-Renteria guilty on multiple charges including Malice Murder and Felony Murder.

University of Georgia School of Law adds five attorneys to clinical program

The University of Georgia School of Law has expanded its clinical program by adding five new attorneys in 2024. This move aligns with the school's ongoing efforts to enhance legal education for students and provide legal services to underserved communities.

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Foohey named fellow by American College of Bankruptcy

Pamela Foohey has been selected as a fellow in the 36th class of the American College of Bankruptcy. The organization focuses on enhancing professionalism, scholarship, and service within bankruptcy and insolvency law and practice.

University of Georgia School of Law adds five attorneys to clinical program

The University of Georgia School of Law has expanded its clinical program by adding five new attorneys in 2024. This move aligns with the school's ongoing efforts to enhance legal education for students and provide legal services to underserved communities.

University of Georgia School of Law adds five attorneys to clinical program

The University of Georgia School of Law has expanded its clinical program with the addition of five new attorneys in 2024. This move aligns with the school's commitment to providing quality legal education and services to underserved communities.

Professor Milot featured in article about DeKalb County's pet sale ordinance

Stanton Distinguished Professor in Canine Welfare Law and Practicum in Animal Welfare Skills Director Lisa Milot was recently featured in On Common Ground News. The article discussed a new ordinance against unregulated pet sales in DeKalb County. Titled “DeKalb County BOC approves ban on unregulated pet sales,” the staff report was published on October 11, 2024.

Georgia law schools achieve highest bar pass rate in a decade

School of Law Dean Peter B. "Bo" Rutledge was featured in a recent Law360 article discussing the achievements of the School of Law. The institution has led Georgia's law schools in first-time bar passage for the 11th consecutive year. This success contributes to raising the state's bar pass rate to a ten-year high.

Attorney Complaints

Beasley Allen attorneys LaBarron Boone and Duane King are currently investigating a fatal explosion that occurred at the Atlanta airport. The incident resulted in the death of Mirko Marweg, a Delta Tech with nearly two decades of experience in Delta’s TechOps paint shop. Marweg, who was also an Air Force veteran, was affectionately known as “Mr. Fix-It” by his family.

Law firm announces $2.5 million settlement in premises liability case

For more than 45 years, the Beasley Allen Law Firm has been dedicated to "helping those who need it most." The firm recently announced a $2.5 million settlement in a premises liability case.

Lawsuit filed after third major chemical incident at BioLab

Beasley Allen has initiated legal proceedings against BioLab following a chemical fire at the company's Conyers, Georgia facility on September 29, 2024. The incident has raised significant health concerns and led to disruptions in the local community.

Appellate Courts

Norcross man convicted in murder of transgender woman

DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced the conviction of Pedro Silva-Renteria, a 21-year-old from Norcross, for the murder of Sophie Vasquez, a transgender woman. The jury found Silva-Renteria guilty on multiple charges including Malice Murder and Felony Murder.

Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema indicted for obstruction amid ongoing legal battles

Allen Onyema, the CEO and founder of Air Peace, a Nigerian airline, has been indicted for obstruction of justice. The charges stem from allegations that he submitted false documents to the government in an attempt to halt an investigation into earlier accusations of bank fraud and money laundering. Ejiroghene Eghagha, Chief of Administration and Finance at Air Peace, faces similar charges.

Eleventh Circuit invites applications for bankruptcy judge position in Atlanta

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit is inviting applications for a United States Bankruptcy Judge position in Atlanta. This appointment will be for a term of fourteen years and will serve the Northern District of Georgia.

Georgia man sentenced for running meth labs

Genaro Davalos-Pulido has been sentenced for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and for illegally possessing a firearm in connection with drug trafficking. U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan stated, "Methamphetamine manufacturers and traffickers like Davalos-Pulido pose a tremendous threat to the safety of our communities." He credited the efforts of federal, state, and local law enforcement partners for bringing Davalos-Pulido to justice.

State Legislature

Proponents of tort reform argue that members of the Georgia State Legislature, who also actively practice law, may influence policy in favor of the trial bar at the expense of Georgia businesses and consumers.
Gov. Brian Kemp announced during the 2024 Georgia Chamber Congressional Luncheon that the state has initiated steps towards legal system reform with the passage of HB 1114, the Data Analysis for Tort Reform Act, in the last session.
Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones expressed his appreciation for the efforts of Governor Brian Kemp and other legislators in working towards implementing "sensible lawsuit reform" to support the state's business community. This statement was made on August 22.