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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."


Convicted felon Keith Pharms sentenced for assaulting federal officer during car theft

Keith Pharms, a convicted felon also known as "B-Boy," has been sentenced to over 15 years in federal prison for assaulting a federal task force officer with a firearm during a car theft incident in Atlanta. U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan...


Courthouses in Northern Georgia to close for Christmas holidays

All courthouses of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia will be closed on December 24 and December 25.


Decatur man sentenced to life after motel murder conviction

DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston has announced the conviction of Tyler Merritt, a 23-year-old from Decatur, for murder following a fatal altercation at a motel.


U.S. District Court amends Local Rule 83.1(E) for attorney withdrawal

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has implemented amendments to Local Rule 83.1(E).