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Amann discusses child-taking justice at Washington University
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 28, 2025
Diane Marie Amann, a Regents' Professor of International Law and Woodruff Chair in International Law, delivered a presentation titled “Child-Taking Justice and Forced Residential Schooling of Indigenous Americans.” This event was part of the...
Miami man sentenced for role in COVID-19 PPP fraud scheme
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 28, 2025
Jerry Baptiste, the last of 20 individuals charged in a scheme to defraud the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) during the COVID-19 pandemic, has been sentenced for his involvement.
Man convicted for fatal arson attack in Cobb County
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 27, 2025
A Cobb County jury has found Robert Colt Smith, 32, guilty of two counts of felony murder and first-degree arson.
Judge Glenda Hatchett to speak at Atlanta's John Marshall Law School commencement
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 27, 2025
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School has announced that Judge Glenda Hatchett will be the commencement speaker for the 2025 graduation ceremony scheduled for May 17th.
West discusses press clause at Villanova Law symposium
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 27, 2025
Sonja R. West, the Brumby Distinguished Professor in First Amendment Law, recently presented her work titled "The Work of the Press Clause" at a symposium hosted by the Villanova Law Review.
Former CBP officer convicted for smuggling over 16 kilograms of cocaine
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 26, 2025
Ivan Van Beverhoudt, a former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer from St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, has been found guilty of importing and possessing over 16 kilograms of cocaine with the intent to distribute.
Supreme Court hears landmark case involving Smith & Wesson Brands
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 26, 2025
Smith & Wesson Brands v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos, a significant case before the U.S. Supreme Court, could have broad implications for industries facing litigation over product-related harms.
UGA Law celebrates near-perfect bar passage rate for Class of 2022
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 26, 2025
The University of Georgia School of Law's Class of 2022 achieved a significant milestone with an Ultimate Bar Passage rate of 98.95%.
Rodrigues joins European Corporate Governance Institute as research member
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 25, 2025
Dean Usha R. Rodrigues has been chosen as a research member of the European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI).
CASA hosts annual DFCS appreciation breakfast
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 25, 2025
Cobb County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers and staff organized their annual breakfast to express gratitude towards Cobb County Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Social Service Case Managers.
Mexican national faces charges in US after extradition over cocaine trafficking
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 25, 2025
Irma Elvira Cruz, known by the aliases "Huzipol" and "Madre," has been extradited from Mexico to face charges in the United States.
Mexican cartel leader faces drug trafficking charges after extradition
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 25, 2025
Omar Cuenca-Marino, a 41-year-old from Guerrero, Mexico, has been extradited to Georgia to face federal charges.
UGA law students achieve top three finish in national tax challenge
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 24, 2025
The University of Georgia (UGA) has announced that third-year students Daisy Gonzales and Robert J. “Bob” Anderson secured third place in the ABA Law Student Tax Challenge.
Newsweek features Assistant Professor Assaf Harpaz on Florida property tax discussion
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 24, 2025
Assistant Professor Assaf Harpaz was recently featured in Newsweek in an article discussing state taxes in Florida.
Community HeLP Clinic secures asylum for client after nine years
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 14, 2025
Second-year student Elizabeth M. “Beth” Boland and third-year student Lauren R. Harter have successfully secured asylum for a long-time client of the Community Health Law Partnership Clinic.
Beasley Allen celebrates six attorneys named on 2025 Georgia Super Lawyers lists
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 14, 2025
Six attorneys from the Atlanta office of Beasley Allen Law Firm have been recognized in the 2025 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
Atlanta News First features professor Lisa Milot on illegal puppy sales
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 14, 2025
Stanton Distinguished Professor in Canine Welfare Law & Practicum in Animal Welfare Skills Director Lisa Milot was recently featured on Atlanta News First.
Property owners urged to enhance security against sexual assaults
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 14, 2025
Business and property owners have a responsibility to maintain safe environments, especially for minors.
Cobb man receives life sentence for girlfriend's murder
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 14, 2025
Cobb County District Attorney Sonya F. Allen announced the conviction of Charles Franklin Cook, 42, for the murder of his girlfriend, Melinda Colleen Jolly.
Norcross business owner pleads guilty to defrauding U.S. Postal Service
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 13, 2025
Gregory Rehberg, a business owner from Norcross, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud for defrauding the U.S. Postal Service by submitting false invoices.