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Weeks moderates dignitary torts panel at AALS annual meeting

UGA Associate Provost and Kirbo Chair Elizabeth Weeks moderated a panel titled "Dignitary Torts: Understanding the Third Restatement’s Approach to Dignitary Harm" at the Association of American Law Schools Annual Meeting in January


Professor Pamela Foohey's work featured in USA Today

Pamela Foohey, a professor at Indiana University Maurer School of Law, and her 2017 article in Law and Contemporary Problems were highlighted in USA Today.


Professor Pamela Foohey's work on CFPB featured in USA Today

Pamela Foohey, a professor at Indiana University Maurer School of Law, and her 2017 article in "Law and Contemporary Problems" were highlighted in USA Today.


University of Georgia closes Athens campus due to winter storm

The University of Georgia (UGA) has announced the closure of its Athens campus on Friday, January 10, 2025, due to an approaching winter storm.


University of Georgia School of Law welcomes new dean Usha R. Rodrigues

As the new semester begins, Usha R. Rodrigues has assumed her role as the 14th dean of the University of Georgia School of Law.


Court in Southern District of Georgia announces closure on January 9th

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia has announced its closure on Thursday, January 9th, 2024.


Fulton County Jail reaches proposed consent decree over constitutional violations

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia and the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division have announced a proposed consent decree to address violations at the Fulton County Jail.


Harpaz discusses global tax challenges at Hebrew University forum

Assistant Professor Assaf Harpaz delivered a presentation titled “Global Tax Wars in the Digital Era” at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Tax Law Forum last December


DeKalb County changes judicial circuit name to DeKalb Judicial Circuit

DeKalb County has officially changed the name of its judicial circuit as of January 1, 2025.


Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Panel term extended to end of 2025

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has announced an extension for the term of service of its standing Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Panel.


Dean Rodrigues addresses UGA after tragic event at Sugar Bowl

It is with mixed emotions that Dean Usha R. Rodrigues addressed the University of Georgia (UGA) community from New Orleans following a tragic event.


Ryan K. Buchanan resigns as U.S. attorney for Northern District of Georgia

U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan has announced his resignation, effective January 19, 2025, as the chief law enforcement officer for the Northern District of Georgia.


Beasley Allen promotes four attorneys to principal roles

Beasley Allen has announced the promotion of four attorneys to the position of principal.


Triple-I zeroing in on 'battleground' state Georgia to combat legal system abuse

The Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) has announced its 2025 initiatives aimed at addressing legal system abuse, with Georgia identified as one of the primary states for reform.


Kadri named visiting fellow at European University Institute

Assistant Professor Thomas E. Kadri has been chosen as a Visiting Fellow at the Law Department of the European University Institute in Florence, Italy.


Norins examines social media blocking litigation in new law review article

Clare R. Norins, Clinical Associate Professor and Director of the First Amendment Clinic, has published an article titled "Stitch Incoming: Lindke v. Freed’s Impact on Social-Media Blocking Litigation."


Southern District of Georgia court announces holiday closure

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia has announced its closure on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, and Wednesday, December 25, 2024.