K. R. Nelson News
Georgia Realtors CEO: An 'unbalanced legal system is driving up costs for consumers and creating uncertainty'
By K. R. Nelson | Apr 4, 2025
Brad Mock, CEO of the Georgia Association of Realtors (GAR), said that the current legal system is increasing costs for consumers.
Federal charges for five individuals after immigration enforcement in Atlanta
By K. R. Nelson | Apr 4, 2025
Five individuals in the Northern District of Georgia face federal firearm charges following a collaborative immigration enforcement operation spanning several agencies in the Atlanta metro area.
Assistant Professor LeClercq publishes article in UC Irvine Law Review
By K. R. Nelson | Apr 4, 2025
Assistant Professor Desirée LeClercq's newly published work, titled "Labor Strife and Peace," has appeared in the UC Irvine Law Review, volume 15, page 216, 2024.
Assistant Professor Harpaz gives insights in Newsweek article on Florida taxes
By K. R. Nelson | Apr 3, 2025
Assistant Professor Assaf Harpaz provided his insights on state taxes in Florida in an article published by Newsweek.
First Amendment Clinic argues Sullivan v. Prospero in Eleventh Circuit
By K. R. Nelson | Apr 3, 2025
The First Amendment Clinic has presented arguments in the case of Sullivan v. Prospero before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
Professor Diane Amann discusses Indigenous schooling at international law workshop
By K. R. Nelson | Apr 3, 2025
Diane Marie Amann, a Regents' Professor of International Law and Woodruff Chair in International Law, delivered a presentation titled “Child-Taking Justice and Forced Residential Schooling of Indigenous Americans” during an online workshop.
Fentanyl bust in Sandy Springs leads to federal charges against Antwuan Brown
By K. R. Nelson | Apr 3, 2025
Antwuan Brown, a resident of Alpharetta, Georgia, appeared before United States Magistrate Judge Linda T. Walker, charged with possession and intent to distribute fentanyl.
First Amendment Clinic presents Sullivan v. Prospero to Eleventh Circuit
By K. R. Nelson | Apr 3, 2025
The First Amendment Clinic recently presented arguments in the Sullivan v. Prospero case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
Conyers man sentenced to life for murder and assault
By K. R. Nelson | Apr 3, 2025
A Conyers man, Clinton Eric Johnson, has been sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole after being convicted of shooting his girlfriend and killing another man during the incident.
Eleventh Circuit invites comment on proposed rule amendments
By K. R. Nelson | Apr 3, 2025
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit is seeking public input on proposed changes to its local rules.
Pamela Foohey explores bankruptcy law and social debt in new article
By K. R. Nelson | Apr 2, 2025
Pamela Foohey, a professor and distinguished scholar, has announced the publication of a new article titled "The End(s) of Bankruptcy Exceptionalism: Purdue Pharma and the Problem of Social Debt."
DeKalb court to handle case against teen in MARTA driver's death
By K. R. Nelson | Apr 2, 2025
The DeKalb County Juvenile Court will prosecute the case against a 16-year-old charged with the murder of a MARTA bus driver.
Felon pleads guilty in Reinhardt University firearms case
By K. R. Nelson | Apr 1, 2025
Joshua Timothy Rex pleaded guilty to the illegal possession of firearms by a convicted felon after law enforcement intercepted him on his way to confront a student at Reinhardt University.
Bruner speaks on stakeholder corporate governance potential in US
By K. R. Nelson | Apr 1, 2025
Christopher M. Bruner, the Stembler Family Distinguished Professor in Business Law, shared insights on "Potential for Stakeholder Corporate Governance in the United States" in a March seminar.
School of Law recognizes distinguished alumni for outstanding contributions
By K. R. Nelson | Apr 1, 2025
The School of Law recently honored Peter B. "Bo" Rutledge and Yvette K. Daniels with prestigious awards for their contributions to the legal field.
Land Conservation Clinic takes students to conserved Oconee River property
By K. R. Nelson | Apr 1, 2025
The Land Conservation Clinic recently organized a visit to a 223-acre property safeguarded by a conservation easement.
School of Law bestows awards to alumni and former dean
By K. R. Nelson | Apr 1, 2025
Peter B. "Bo" Rutledge and Yvette K. Daniels were recently honored by the School of Law with the Distinguished Service Scroll Award.
Professor West discusses defamation law in the digital age at legal studies lecture
By K. R. Nelson | Mar 31, 2025
Brumby Distinguished Professor in First Amendment Law, Sonja R. West, recently delivered a presentation titled "Defamation Law in the Digital Age: The Relevancy of New York Times v. Sullivan in the Modern World."
Atlanta man sentenced to life for kidnapping and assault
By K. R. Nelson | Mar 31, 2025
A jury in DeKalb County found Evariuel Martez Billings guilty of multiple charges, including kidnapping and sexual assault, resulting in a life sentence without parole.
Harpaz talks AI at Case Western Reserve University's law symposium
By K. R. Nelson | Mar 31, 2025
Assistant Professor Assaf Harpaz delivered a presentation titled "Artificial Intelligence and Taxpayer Entity" at the Case Western Reserve University School of Law.