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$376 million in 'nuclear verdicts' came out of Georgia courts in 2023
By M. N. Tirado | May 16, 2024
A report released on May 3 by Marathon Strategies revealed that Georgia experienced $376,927,587 in "nuclear verdicts" in 2023. Nuclear verdicts refer to jury verdicts that exceed $10 million and have the potential to disrupt insurance markets.
Cade's article on undocumented drivers' criminalization published in law journal
By M. N. Tirado | May 14, 2024
Associate Dean and Hosch Professor Jason A. Cade has recently published an article titled "Challenging the Criminalization of Undocumented Drivers Through a Health Justice Framework" in the 41st issue of the Wisconsin International Law Journal (2024). This edition is specifically a symposium issue.
Arrest made in cold case murder of law student Tara Louise Baker
By M. N. Tirado | May 10, 2024
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has confirmed the arrest of a man from Athens in connection with the murder of Tara Louise Baker. Baker, a first-year student at the School of Law, was killed in January 2001. The announcement regarding the arrest was made on May 9, 2024.
Norins presents on privacy paradox at AALS 2024 conference
By M. N. Tirado | May 10, 2024
Clinical Assistant Professor and First Amendment Clinic Director Clare R. Norins recently presented two papers at the Association of American Law Schools' 2024 Conference on Clinical Legal Education. The conference, held in May, featured Norins' work titled “The Privacy Paradox: Balancing Transparency and Privacy in the Quest for Justice” and “Wide Ranging Litigation and Advocacy as Resistance and Resilience in a Law School Clinic”.
Study finds Georgia households losing thousands due to tort lawsuits
By M. N. Tirado | Mar 11, 2024
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) recently published a study detailing the economic repercussions of excessive lawsuits on Georgia consumers. The research revealed that such abuses within the legal system are costing Georgia households thousands of dollars annually.
Excessive lawsuits cost Georgia families $5,592 annually
By M. N. Tirado | Mar 6, 2024
A recent report from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has highlighted the financial burden imposed on Georgia families due to a high volume of tort cases. The organization has lauded Governor Brian Kemp for his commitment to prioritize tort reform, aiming to alleviate the financial strain on both businesses and residents in Georgia.