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Bruner publishes on corporate law in Transnational Legal Theory

Stembler Family Distinguished Professor in Business Law, Christopher M. Bruner, has contributed an article titled “Corporate Personhood, Corporate Rights, and the Contingency of Corporate Law” to the 16th volume of Transnational Legal Theory.


UGA Law team advances in prestigious Jessup moot court competition

The University of Georgia School of Law has achieved a significant victory in the East Coast regional round of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition.


DeKalb County's Love Run raises over $26,500 for domestic violence center

DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston expressed gratitude to the community for their participation in the 10th Annual Love Run 5K, held on February 22, 2025, at Decatur Square.


Georgians show strong support for ending lawsuit abuse in new poll

Today, Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT) released a poll showing significant support among Georgia voters for ending lawsuit abuse and reforming the personal injury system.


Atlanta VA doctor sentenced to two years for assaulting veteran patient

Rajesh Motibhai Patel, a physician at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Atlanta, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison.


Georgia Senate considers student loan relief for veterinarians

Lisa Milot, Stanton Distinguished Professor in Canine Welfare Law and Director of Practicum in Animal Welfare Skills, provided testimony to the Georgia Senate Higher Education Committee.


Kemp on tort reform package: ‘Our legal environment is draining family bank accounts and hurting job creators’

Gov. Brian Kemp has unveiled a comprehensive tort reform package aimed at addressing rising litigation costs and improving transparency in the state's legal system.


MIT student wins first place in AI negotiation competition

Allison L. Brown, a second-year student, has been recognized for her achievement in the inaugural MIT AI Negotiation Competition's Value Created category.


Professor Sonja R. West featured in Wall Street Journal article on free speech

Sonja R. West, Brumby Distinguished Professor in First Amendment Law, was recently featured in The Wall Street Journal.


Chatham County man receives 20-year sentence for bombing woman's home

A Chatham County man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for planting and detonating a bomb that caused significant damage to a woman's home.


Harpaz discusses global tax issues at Columbia Law School

Assistant Professor Assaf Harpaz delivered a presentation titled “Global Tax Wars in the Digital Era” at Columbia University Law School.


Lithonia man convicted for murder; sentencing pending

A Lithonia man has been found guilty of murder and other charges related to a 2020 homicide.


Man sentenced for firing machine gun at Georgia patrol officer

Montrez Ballard has been sentenced to a decade in prison for firing a machine gun at a Georgia State Patrol officer.


Practicum aids in organizing first-ever vet training event

The Practicum in Animal Welfare Skills (PAWS), under the direction of Stanton Distinguished Professor in Canine Welfare Law Lisa Milot, collaborated with the United Spay Alliance to organize a pioneering one-day wet lab for dogs.


Chief Judge Scott Smith shares insights with future advocates at Emory University

Chief Judge Scott Smith of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit Superior Court recently addressed first-year law students in Professor Michael Mears’ 1L Art of Advocacy class.


Rodrigues receives mentor award from GAPABA

Dean Usha R. Rodrigues has been honored with the 2025 Han C. Choi Mentor Award by the Georgia Asian Pacific American Bar Association (GAPABA).


Rodrigues receives mentor award from Georgia Asian Pacific American Bar Association

Dean Usha R. Rodrigues has been honored with the 2025 Han C. Choi Mentor Award by the Georgia Asian Pacific American Bar Association (GAPABA).


Study highlights developmental impacts linked to excessive video gaming in children

In recent years, the growing prevalence of video game use among children has sparked concerns about its potential impact on cognitive and overall development.


Tyrique Dakwan Harris sentenced to life for armed robbery in Glynn County

District Attorney Keith Higgins announced that Tyrique Dakwan Harris, 22, was found guilty by a Glynn County jury on December 18, 2024.


Brunswick man sentenced to 55 years for Mother's Day shooting

District Attorney Keith Higgins announced the conviction of Khyree Jamal Turner, 32, from Brunswick, Georgia.