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Beck discusses conflicts of interest in Bloomberg Law feature

Marshall Chair of Constitutional Law, Randy Beck, was recently featured on Bloomberg Law.


Georgia AI case prompts legislative focus on AI-generated explicit images

Assistant Professor Thomas E. Kadri has been highlighted in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for his involvement in discussions about laws targeting AI-generated explicit images.


Rome woman sentenced for selling thousands of fentanyl pills

Deaja Simone Clemons has been sentenced to 63 months in federal prison for conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute fentanyl.


School of Law receives grant for civics education project

The School of Law has been awarded a $3,000 grant from the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association.


Carl Vinson's legacy honored through Mercer Legends series

Carl Vinson, a Mercer University alumnus and influential figure in American defense policy, dedicated his life to national service.


Chatham County man receives 20-year sentence for armed robbery

A Chatham County man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for his involvement in a violent robbery that resulted in injuries to two individuals.


Father and girlfriend sentenced for fatal beating of five-year-old

DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced the convictions of a Decatur father and his girlfriend in the beating death of his five-year-old daughter, Janiyah Herring.


Phillips-Sawyer featured in Bloomberg article on AI monopolies

Wilson Associate Professor in Business Law, Laura Phillips-Sawyer, was recently featured in a Bloomberg article.


Phenix City settles $1.25M lawsuit over faulty water meters

Phenix City has reached a $1.25 million settlement with Master Meter, Inc. and Empire Pipe and Supply Company following issues related to faulty water meters that led to billing inaccuracies.


Ringhand discusses election laws at York University event

Lori A. Ringhand, a Hosch Professor and Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor, recently delivered a presentation at York University in Toronto.


Registered sex offender receives sentence after pleading guilty

DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced a guilty plea conviction in the case against Jesse William Kirk, a 50-year-old man from Lithonia.


Amann discusses head of state immunity at Oxford Union

Diane Marie Amann, Regents' Professor of International Law and Woodruff Chair in International Law, participated in a panel discussion at the Oxford Union Society.


Loganville man receives life sentences for decades-old double murder

A Loganville man, Kenneth Perry, has been sentenced to three consecutive life terms plus 100 years in prison for crimes committed nearly 35 years ago.


Villa Rica man sentenced for stealing social security benefits over two decades

Timmy S. Stephens, a resident of Villa Rica, Georgia, has been sentenced for stealing disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA).


Sonja R. West discusses First Amendment in Washington Post article

Brumby Distinguished Professor in First Amendment Law, Sonja R. West, was recently featured in an article by The Washington Post.


UGA students reach quarterfinals in Transatlantic Negotiation Competition

The University of Georgia (UGA) celebrated the achievement of two second-year law students, Grace M. Craft and Supreme Unukegwo, who reached the quarterfinals at the 2025 Transatlantic Negotiation Competition.


Beasley Allen secures $2 million settlement in product liability case

For over 45 years, the Beasley Allen Law Firm has been dedicated to assisting those in need.


AJMLS welcomes December 2024 graduates into alumni community

The Atlanta's John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) has extended a warm welcome to its December 2024 graduates, inviting them to join the AJMLS Alumni community.


Assistant Professor Parker joins Rural Engagement Workshop for community-focused research

Assistant Professor Meighan Parker has been chosen for the University of Georgia's Rural Engagement Workshop 2025 cohort.


Diane Marie Amann publishes article in Temple International & Comparative Law Journal

Diane Marie Amann, Regents' Professor of International Law and Woodruff Chair in International Law, has published an article titled “What Figures Lurk on Madame Elysé’s Path?