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Pamela Foohey discusses new book on consumer bankruptcy at Montana legal seminar

Pamela Foohey, a professor, presented her co-authored book "Debt’s Grip: Risk and Consumer Bankruptcy" at the State Bar of Montana’s 2025 Bankruptcy Section Seminar.


Melissa D. Redmon featured in Columns for role in educating future lawyers

Clinical Associate Professor and Prosecutorial Justice Program Director Melissa D. Redmon was highlighted in the publication Columns for her contributions to legal education.


68-year-old sentenced for meth trafficking and illegal weapons in Cherokee County

Michael Ferrell Price, also known as “Cheese,” has been sentenced to 87 months in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine and possessing firearms and explosive devices.


Augusta woman sentenced to prison for running fraudulent “ghost” tax business

A Richmond County resident has been sentenced to federal prison for operating a fraudulent tax preparation business in Augusta, Georgia.


Recommended free resources outlined for MPRE preparation by Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School

Law students preparing for the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) have access to a variety of free online resources designed to help them study effectively.


AJMLS alumna Shauki Smith receives National Bar Association Chairman’s Award

Shauki Smith, a 2019 graduate of Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS), has received the Chairman’s Award at the National Bar Association’s 100th Annual Convention.


Former Army soldier receives life sentence for child sexual abuse convictions

Cedrick Demon Robinson, a 42-year-old former Army soldier from Oxford, Mississippi, was sentenced to life in prison for aggravated sexual abuse of a child and attempted production of child pornography.


Coweta County sex offender pleads guilty alongside two others in child enticement cases

Three individuals, including a registered sex offender under post-release supervision, have pleaded guilty to federal child enticement and evidence tampering charges in Rome, Georgia.


Carlson’s evidence textbook cited for 82nd time by Georgia appellate courts

Ronald L. Carlson, Callaway Chair of Law Emeritus at the University of Georgia School of Law, has had his book "Carlson on Evidence," co-authored with M. Carlson, cited by the Georgia Court of Appeals in the case Rubio v. State.


Clayton County man receives life sentence for fatal Super Bowl night shooting

A Clayton County man has been sentenced to life in prison following his conviction for the shooting death of a friend over an unpaid loan.


University Of Georgia School Of Law receives high marks in national rankings

The University of Georgia School of Law has been recognized in The Princeton Review’s annual rankings as one of the top law schools in the United States for quality of life, classroom experience, and professors.


State Sen. Kennedy: We must 'maintain our pro-business environment and put job creators across the state first'

John F. Kennedy, a State Senator for Georgia, said that tort reform legislation will assist in protecting small businesses and supporting job creation across the state.


Ten charged in $9 million COVID relief loan fraud case in Georgia

Ten people have been charged in federal court with fraud and money laundering related to government loan programs intended to provide relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School names 2025–2026 student ambassador team

Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School has announced the members of its 2025–2026 Student Ambassador Team.


Court to host CLE seminar on legal writing led by Emory professor

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, in partnership with the Atlanta Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, will hold a continuing legal education (CLE) seminar focused on legal writing.


Savannah man convicted on federal ammunition charge following shooting

A Savannah resident, Charlie Sapp, 58, has been convicted in U.S. District Court for possessing ammunition as a prohibited person following an incident in October 2021.


University of Georgia law professor Emma Hetherington highlighted for advocacy in child abuse cases

Emma M. Hetherington, who serves as Clinical Associate Professor and director of the Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation Clinic, was featured in a recent article by The Imprint.


UGA Alumni Association appoints Corey Dortch as president; law alum among new board members

The University of Georgia Alumni Association Board of Directors has named Corey Dortch as its 79th president, with his term beginning July 1.


University of Georgia School of Law’s Kellie Casey discusses advocacy program in new interview

Kellie Casey, Director of Advocacy at the University of Georgia School of Law, was recently featured in an article on Juris Education.


UGA School of Law launches test-optional admissions path for USG graduates

The University of Georgia School of Law has announced a new admissions pathway for students who earn a bachelor’s degree from institutions within the University System of Georgia.