J. D. Suayan News
Professor Foohey discusses upcoming book at Brooklyn Law School symposium
By J. D. Suayan | Apr 11, 2025
Post Professor Pamela Foohey recently shared insights from her upcoming book, "Debt’s Grip: Risk and Consumer Bankruptcy," which she co-authored with R.M. Lawless and D. Thorne, at a Brooklyn Law School event.
LeClercq explores gender-based violence at sea in recent publication
By J. D. Suayan | Apr 10, 2025
Assistant Professor Desirée LeClercq has recently published a scholarly article titled "Gender-Based Violence at Sea" in the Cornell International Law Journal.
Cobb County CASA champions child abuse prevention during awareness month
By J. D. Suayan | Apr 10, 2025
At least 1 in 7 children in the United States experienced child abuse or neglect in the past year, according to recent statistics.
Beasley Allen announces $4 million product liability settlement
By J. D. Suayan | Apr 10, 2025
The Beasley Allen Law Firm announced a significant product liability settlement amounting to $4 million.
Newsweek features Assaf Harpaz in article on state taxes in California
By J. D. Suayan | Apr 10, 2025
Assistant Professor Assaf Harpaz has been featured in a recent Newsweek article focusing on state taxes in California.
Man indicted for threats against Augusta National Golf Club employee
By J. D. Suayan | Apr 10, 2025
The Grand Jury for the Southern District of Georgia has indicted Joseph Armand Zimmer, a 48-year-old North Dakota resident, for allegedly making threats against an Augusta National Golf Club employee.
UGA Law team excels at Jessup international law competition
By J. D. Suayan | Apr 9, 2025
The University of Georgia Law School has seen significant success at the 2025 Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition.
UGA law students excel at Intrastate Moot Court Competition
By J. D. Suayan | Apr 8, 2025
The University of Georgia (UGA) proudly announces that its law students participated with notable success in the recent Intrastate Moot Court Competition.
Law students excel at national trial competition
By J. D. Suayan | Apr 8, 2025
The recent National Trial Competition (NTC) saw notable achievements for the School of Law, with second-year student Dresden L. Day and third-year student M. Drake Jones earning a place among the top four teams in the nation.
Stone Mountain man sentenced for murdering boss in Lithonia
By J. D. Suayan | Apr 7, 2025
A Stone Mountain man has received two life sentences for the murder of his boss, as determined by a jury and on the decision of a DeKalb County judge.
LL.M. students triumph at international arbitration moot competition
By J. D. Suayan | Apr 7, 2025
Danish Ali, Paria Keramatkhah, Samuel Kuo, and Fabienne Taller emerged victorious in the 12th LL.M. International Commercial and Investment Arbitration Moot Competition held this past weekend.
Gov. Brian Kemp: ‘The fight for tort reform is a fight worth having'
By J. D. Suayan | Mar 14, 2025
Brian Kemp, the governor of Georgia, has highlighted rising insurance premiums and an unbalanced legal environment as key factors driving his advocacy for tort reform.
Former CIO sentenced for defrauding Mohawk Industries
By J. D. Suayan | Mar 14, 2025
Jana Kanyadan, the former Global Chief Information Officer of Mohawk Industries, Inc., has been sentenced to over seven years in federal prison for defrauding his employer.
Judge rules teen's murder case can proceed after MARTA bus driver shooting
By J. D. Suayan | Mar 14, 2025
The legal proceedings against a 16-year-old boy charged with the murder of a MARTA bus driver are set to continue, following a decision by DeKalb County Magistrate Court Judge Claire Jason.
Doctor settles false claim allegations over chelation therapy billing
By J. D. Suayan | Mar 14, 2025
Robert Burkich, M.D., a physician from Chattanooga, Tennessee, and his practice, Preventive Medicine Anti-Aging & Chelation, Inc. in Ringgold, Georgia, have settled allegations under the False Claims Act.
School of Law triumphs at AtlAS Pre-Moot Invitational
By J. D. Suayan | Mar 14, 2025
The School of Law has emerged victorious at the Atlanta International Arbitration Society Pre-Moot Invitational.
Sawyer reviews Nelson's book on conservatism in judicial reasoning
By J. D. Suayan | Mar 13, 2025
Logan E. Sawyer III, a Hosch Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies, has contributed a book review to The Journal of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era.
Georgia businessman pleads guilty to bank fraud charges
By J. D. Suayan | Mar 13, 2025
Spencer Askew, the founder and former CEO of E-Freight Solutions Worldwide, LLC, has admitted to defrauding Vinings Bank to secure a $1 million line of credit.
Eight alleged members of GoodFellas gang indicted on federal racketeering charges
By J. D. Suayan | Mar 13, 2025
Federal authorities have indicted eight individuals allegedly linked to the street gang GoodFellas on charges of racketeering.
Mercer School of Law recognizes alumni with prestigious awards
By J. D. Suayan | Mar 12, 2025
The Mercer School of Law held its annual Alumni Dinner on March 8 at the InterContinental Buckhead in Atlanta, where it presented its 2025 alumni awards.