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Norcross man convicted in murder of transgender woman
By A. A. Sanchez | Oct 14, 2024
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.
Lawsuit filed after third major chemical incident at BioLab
By A. A. Sanchez | Oct 4, 2024
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.
U.S. Attorney warns against fraud following Hurricane Helene's devastation
By A. A. Sanchez | Oct 2, 2024
Southern District of Georgia U.S. Attorney Jill E. Steinberg has issued a warning to residents regarding the potential for disaster-related fraud following Hurricane Helene's impact. In a statement, Steinberg highlighted the tendency of scammers to exploit those affected by natural disasters, emphasizing the importance of vigilance.
Two convicted in fatal shooting linked to Hazlehurst street gang
By A. A. Sanchez | Sep 30, 2024
On September 25, 2024, a Jeff Davis County jury found Daimon Smith, 20, and Jermon Rountree, 19, of Hazlehurst, Georgia, guilty of Felony Murder. The charges also included two counts of Aggravated Assault, two counts of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, and five counts of Violation of Street Gang and Terrorism Prevention Act. Both defendants were acquitted on one count of Violation of Street Gang and Terrorism Prevention Act.
U.S. District Court for Northern Georgia announces delayed opening due to weather
By A. A. Sanchez | Sep 26, 2024
On Friday, September 27, 2024, all divisions of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia will be delayed two hours due to inclement weather.
UGA closes main campus Sept. 26-27 due to Hurricane Helene
By A. A. Sanchez | Sep 25, 2024
The University of Georgia (UGA) has announced the closure of its main campus on September 26 and 27 due to the imminent threat posed by Hurricane Helene. The decision was made with the safety of faculty, staff, and students in mind as forecasters predict heavy rain and high winds in the Athens area.
Ninth Circuit cites professor Cade's article in Lopez v. Garland
By A. A. Sanchez | Sep 17, 2024
Associate Dean and Hosch Professor Jason A. Cade's article "Deporting the Pardoned" (46 UC Davis Law Review 355 (2012)) was cited by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in the case Lopez v. Garland.
Timothy Leon Washington sentenced to 45 years for attempted murder
By A. A. Sanchez | Sep 10, 2024
On September 9, 2024, Timothy Leon Washington, aged 39, of Newnan, pleaded guilty to multiple charges including Attempted Murder and was sentenced to 45 years in prison by Superior Court Judge Travis Sakrison. The charges stemmed from a 13-count indictment that included Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of a Firearm as a Felon and During the Commission of a Felony. Washington was accused of shooting his girlfriend multiple times on May 11, 2022. The victim sustained injuries to her jaw and abdomen and was paralyzed from the waist down as a result. She...
Former Glynn County supervisor sentenced for fraudulent use of government credit cards
By A. A. Sanchez | Sep 9, 2024
A former supervisor in the Glynn County Department of Public Works has been sentenced to federal prison and ordered to repay money he illegally gained from fraudulent charges to government purchasing cards.
Professor Redmon featured in article on delayed Jackie Johnson trial
By A. A. Sanchez | Aug 29, 2024
Clinical Assistant Professor and Prosecutorial Justice Program Director Melissa D. Redmon was featured in The Current regarding the Jackie Johnson case. The article titled "‘Judge’s hands are tied’: Jackie Johnson case turns 3 years old with no trial date set" was written by Jake Shore and published on August 28, 2024.
Sonja R. West featured in Washington Post article on Sarah Palin's defamation trial
By A. A. Sanchez | Aug 29, 2024
Brumby Distinguished Professor in First Amendment Law Sonja R. West was featured in The Washington Post regarding a new trial for Sarah Palin. The article titled "Sarah Palin wins bid for new defamation trial against New York Times" was written by Laura Wagner and published on August 28, 2024. The article was republished by other media outlets.
Elizabeth Chamblee Burch featured on Law.com for insights on Tom Girardi trial
By A. A. Sanchez | Aug 27, 2024
Callaway Chair Elizabeth Chamblee Burch was featured on Law.com regarding the Tom Girardi trial. The article titled "Critical Mass With Law.com’s Amanda Bronstad: Tom Girardi’s Secretaries, Housekeeper and Neurologist Testify at Criminal Trial; Could 3rd Circuit’s Preemption Ruling Put Monsanto’s Roundup Before SCOTUS?" was written by Amanda Bronstad and published on August 21, 2024.
National inflation rates outpaced by rise in motor vehicle insurance costs
By A. A. Sanchez | Aug 15, 2024
The national average inflation rate increased by 0.2% in July, significantly slower than the 1.2% increase in motor vehicle insurance costs reported in the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) summary from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Phillips-Sawyer featured on NPR's "Marketplace" discussing Google antitrust case
By A. A. Sanchez | Aug 7, 2024
Wilson Associate Professor in Business Law Laura Phillips-Sawyer was featured on NPR's "Marketplace" regarding the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia's United States v. Google decision. The segment titled "Google’s big antitrust case has historic parallels in the 1911 Standard Oil decision" was hosted by Daniel Ackerman and aired on August 6, 2024.
Rutledge, Waller and Mangan discuss Georgia bar exam changes
By A. A. Sanchez | Aug 2, 2024
Dean Peter B. "Bo" Rutledge, Assistant Dean for Career Development Tony Waller, and Lecturer Jean Mangan were featured on Law360 regarding upcoming changes to the bar exam in Georgia. The article titled "Georgia Justices Unveil Changes To Bar Exam In 2028" was written by Emily Johnson and published on August 1, 2024.
Dean Rusk International Law Center receives grant for German externships
By A. A. Sanchez | Jul 23, 2024
The Dean Rusk International Law Center has received a grant from The Halle Foundation to support six law students in semester-long externships in Germany over the next three years.
Former Georgia Insurance Commissioner sentenced for healthcare fraud
By A. A. Sanchez | Jul 12, 2024
John Oxendine, the former Georgia Insurance Commissioner, was sentenced to three and a half years in prison for conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud related to unnecessary lab testing.
Brunswick man pleads guilty in fatal shooting at St. Simons Island plaza
By A. A. Sanchez | Jul 9, 2024
District Attorney Keith Higgins announced that Ricky Ricardo Easterling, 52, of Brunswick, GA, entered a negotiated guilty plea in Glynn County Superior Court on July 1, 2024. Easterling pleaded guilty to Malice Murder, two counts of Felony Murder, and two counts of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.
Randy Beck comments on Supreme Court rulings in Moody v. NetChoice and NetChoice v. Paxton
By A. A. Sanchez | Jul 3, 2024
Marshall Chair of Constitutional Law Randy Beck has provided insight on the U.S. Supreme Court decisions regarding Moody v. NetChoice and NetChoice v. Paxton.
Harpaz presents at National Business Law Scholars Conference
By A. A. Sanchez | Jun 26, 2024
Assistant Professor Assaf Harpaz presented his draft paper "Global Tax Wars and the Shift to Cross-Border Taxation" at the 2024 National Business Law Scholars Conference during June.