D. L. Deener News
Roswell man indicted for threatening FBI director Christopher Wray
By D. L. Deener | Jul 18, 2024
John Woodbury has been indicted on federal charges of transmitting interstate threats to injure FBI Director Christopher Wray and others.
Mercer hosts summer law camp offering hands-on legal experience for high schoolers
By D. L. Deener | Jul 17, 2024
In June, Mercer Law School collaborated with the Dougherty County School System to host the first 2024 GEAR UP Summer Law Camp at Mercer University School of Law. This partnership provided hands-on advocacy experience for 18 high school students who stayed on campus for one week. These students aimed to engage in experiences that foster learning and personal growth during their summer break.
UGA captures 23 advocacy trophies over five years
By D. L. Deener | Jul 17, 2024
The School of Law continues to be a force in moot court and mock trial competitions. During the 2023-24 academic year, students captured the "best of the best" national moot court title for the second straight year. This win, along with other key victories, brings the school's five-year tally to 23 national/regional trophies.
Dennis' book on rap lyrics featured on Law.com
By D. L. Deener | Jul 16, 2024
Associate Dean and Martin Chair of Law Andrea L. Dennis' book, "Rap on Trial," was featured on Law.com regarding the use of rap lyrics as evidence in criminal trials. The article, titled "Rhyme and Reason: The Legal and Ethical Challenges of Using Rap Lyrics as Evidence," was written by the New Jersey Law Journal Young Lawyers Advisory Board and published on July 9, 2024.
Adam D. Orford featured in The Current on Chevron deference doctrine
By D. L. Deener | Jul 11, 2024
Assistant Professor Adam D. Orford was featured in The Current regarding the U.S. Supreme Court's Chevron deference doctrine decision. The article titled "Sapelo Residents Petition for Special Election" was written by Mary Landers and published on July 10, 2024.
Man sentenced for possession of illegal machineguns
By D. L. Deener | Jul 9, 2024
Drevion Evans has been sentenced to federal prison for possessing semiautomatic Glock pistols that were illegally converted to function as fully automatic machineguns, and for attempting to deliver one of those machineguns to his home, along with a pound of marijuana.
Bruner's article cited by U.S. District Court in corporate law case
By D. L. Deener | Jul 3, 2024
Stembler Family Distinguished Professor in Business Law Christopher M. Bruner's article "The Fiduciary Enterprise of Corporate Law” (74 Washington & Lee Law Review 791 (2017)) was cited by the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico in the case Storm River, LLC v. Jordan Foster Construction, LLC.
Kent Barnett discusses Chevron ruling implications on CNN
By D. L. Deener | Jul 1, 2024
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Hosch Professor Kent Barnett was featured on CNN regarding the U.S. Supreme Court's Chevron deference doctrine decision. The article titled "How the Supreme Court’s blockbuster ‘Chevron’ ruling puts countless regulations in jeopardy" was written by Tierney Sneed, Jeanne Sahadi, Tami Luhby, Brian Fung, Ella Nilsen, Jen Christensen, and Katie Lobosco and was published on June 30, 2024.
Georgia man sentenced again over multiple bank robberies
By D. L. Deener | Jun 27, 2024
A Georgia man with multiple bank robbery convictions has been sentenced to federal prison for the second time.
Wall Street Journal on rising insurance costs: ‘Litigation abuse is also growing’
By D. L. Deener | Jun 14, 2024
In a June 9 opinion piece, the Wall Street Journal editorial board stated that two factors contributing to rising car insurance costs are a decline in traffic safety enforcement and an increase in "litigation abuse" from plaintiff attorneys.
Chapman discusses Groff v. DeJoy's impact on workplace religious objections
By D. L. Deener | Jun 11, 2024
Brock Professor Nathan S. Chapman was featured on Bloomberg Law discussing the effects of Groff v. DeJoy on religious objections in the workplace. The article, titled "Workplace Religious Objections Struggle Despite New Legal Test," was written by Khorri Atkinkson and published on June 7, 2024.
Significant settlements secured in automobile fuel pump class action cases
By D. L. Deener | Jun 3, 2024
In recent years, significant settlements have been secured in automobile fuel pump class action cases, highlighting concerns over vehicle safety and financial impacts on consumers due to alleged manufacturer oversights.
AJMLS Law Journal announces new editorial board members for Volume XVIII
By D. L. Deener | May 24, 2024
The 2023-2024 Law Journal Editorial Board and its Faculty Advisor, Professor Van Detta, have announced the election of seven new members to the Editorial Board for 2024-2025.
Jason A. Cade presents at 2024 AALS Conference on Clinical Legal Education
By D. L. Deener | May 10, 2024
Associate Dean and Community Health Law Partnership Clinic Director, Jason A. Cade, recently delivered two presentations at the Association of American Law Schools' 2024 Conference on Clinical Legal Education. The presentations were titled "Rapid-Response Legal Support for Movements: Seeking Immigration Protections for Organizing Workers" and “Wide Ranging Litigation and Advocacy as Resistance and Resilience in a Law School Clinic.” These sessions took place during the month of May.
Regional inflation up 3.8%, auto insurance rates a contributing factor
By D. L. Deener | Apr 19, 2024
In March 2024, the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) for the South Region increased by 0.4%, with a yearly gain of 3.8%, driven by rises in gasoline and shelter prices, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Car insurance costs rise 644% more than overall inflation costs, BLS reports show
By D. L. Deener | Mar 13, 2024
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) announced on March 12 that car insurance costs have increased by 20.6% since February 2023, which is more than 640% than the overall inflation rate during the same period.
'Frivolous' lawsuits hurt businesses, raise costs for consumers
By D. L. Deener | Feb 22, 2024
Auto insurance premiums for drivers in Georgia have been on the rise, averaging $2,610 per annum. This makes Georgia the fourth most expensive state in the U.S. for auto insurance. Governor Brian Kemp attributes this partly to trial lawyers and the high number of "frivolous" lawsuits filed in Georgia.