D. L. Deener News
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.