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Georgia insurance commissioner: Due to lawsuit abuse, ‘the individual small businessman is being squeezed out’
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 7, 2025
John King, Georgia's Insurance Commissioner, said that high insurance costs are forcing small trucking businesses out of the market, effectively granting large, multi-state carriers a monopoly.
Georgia Farm Bureau publication specialist: ‘Five-year average of legal claims in the state has risen by 25%'
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 7, 2025
Jay Stone, a Publication and Web Specialist for the Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB), emphasized the importance of tort reform for the state's farmers.
GA Senate President Pro Tempore Kennedy: 'Ending lawsuit abuse will stabilize costs' for health care providers, job creators, and consumers
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 7, 2025
John F. Kennedy, President Pro Tempore of the Georgia Senate, said that ending lawsuit abuse will stabilize costs for health care providers, job creators, and Georgia consumers.
Rodrigues honored as one of top women in higher education
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 7, 2025
Dean Usha R. Rodrigues has been named among the 40 women recognized by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education in their Top Women of 2025 list.
Atlanta fugitive sentenced for illegal firearm possession
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 7, 2025
Jordan Pack, one of the Atlanta Police Department's most wanted fugitives, has been sentenced for multiple firearm-related offenses.
Randy Beck publishes article in Florida Law Review
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 6, 2025
Marshall Chair of Constitutional Law Randy Beck has contributed an article to the Florida Law Review.
Beasley Allen attorneys receive multiple recognitions from Lawdragon
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 6, 2025
In 2025, Lawdragon recognized 23 attorneys from Beasley Allen for their contributions to the legal community.
UGA students win ABA appellate advocacy regional contest
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 6, 2025
The University of Georgia's (UGA) School of Law has announced that second-year students Kerolls "Kero" Gadelrab and Taylor N. Hoying have won the American Bar Association National Appellate Advocacy regional competition.
Bruner discusses business-tech landscape at University of Richmond law symposium
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 5, 2025
Christopher M. Bruner, the Stembler Family Distinguished Professor in Business Law, recently participated in a panel discussion at the University of Richmond School of Law.
Law360 features Dean Rodrigues on her journey as child of immigrants
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 5, 2025
Dean Usha R. Rodrigues has been featured in a Law360 Pulse article discussing her path to becoming the dean of the School of Law.
Harpaz discusses AI and taxation at Northeastern University
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 5, 2025
Assistant Professor Assaf Harpaz delivered a presentation titled “Artificial Intelligence and Taxpayer Entity” at the Northeastern University School of Law.
Bruner speaks at University of Richmond law symposium on business-tech landscape
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 5, 2025
Christopher M. Bruner, the Stembler Family Distinguished Professor in Business Law, took part in a panel discussion at the University of Richmond School of Law.
GA Agriculture Commissioner: ‘Tort reform is a huge victory for Georgia’s #1 industry.’
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 5, 2025
Tyler Harper, Agriculture Commissioner of the State of Georgia, said that tort reform represents a victory for Georgia's farmers who have experienced rising insurance premiums.
University of Georgia Law receives $2M+ for first-gen student scholarships
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 4, 2025
The University of Georgia School of Law has announced the creation of the Hart Family Foundation First-Generation Scholarship Fund, backed by a $2 million commitment.
Cobb County Juvenile Court launches online payment system for various fees
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 4, 2025
Online payments for juvenile traffic citations, probation fees, and court program fees are now available through the Cobb County Juvenile Court's website.
UGA Law triumphs in Jessup moot court regional competition
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 3, 2025
The University of Georgia School of Law has emerged victorious in the East Coast regional round of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition.
Bruner publishes article on corporate law in legal theory journal
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 3, 2025
Christopher M. Bruner, the Stembler Family Distinguished Professor in Business Law, has published a new article titled “Corporate Personhood, Corporate Rights, and the Contingency of Corporate Law.” The piece appears in the 2025 edition of...
Loganville man sentenced for fatal gas station shooting
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 3, 2025
A Loganville man has been sentenced to life in prison plus 10 years following his conviction for a deadly shooting at a gas station.
Former Hapeville officer charged with excessive force against detainee
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 3, 2025
Shevoy Brown, a former officer with the Hapeville Police Department in Georgia, has been charged with using excessive force after allegedly tasing a handcuffed detainee multiple times.
UGA Athens Campus closes due to winter storm threat
By R. B. Pepalis | Jan 10, 2025
The University of Georgia has announced the closure of its Athens Campus on Friday, January 10, 2025, due to an impending winter storm.