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Brian Kemp, Governor of Georgia, said that failing to address tort reform will have consequences for Georgia's residents and economy.

U.S. Attorney's Office reports over $72M in collections for fiscal year 2024

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia reported collections and forfeitures exceeding $72 million for Fiscal Year 2024, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Richard S. Moultrie, Jr. “Obtaining financial justice for victims...

Hellerstein discusses VAT law at European conference

Distinguished Research Professor and Shackelford Distinguished Professor in Taxation Law Emeritus, Walter Hellerstein, participated in a panel discussion at the Court of Justice of the European Union Conference.

Decatur man pleads guilty after injuring officer during traffic stop

DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced a guilty plea in the case of Derric Alexander Simpson, a Decatur resident charged with injuring a police officer during a traffic stop in Dunwoody.

Atlanta driver on holiday help for homeless: 'Just making them feel like they're not forgotten'

By Donna Rolando | Jan 28, 2025

Chimise Awoyinka, who works as an Uber driver in Atlanta, is using her ride-share earnings to make a difference in her community, especially during the holidays.

Court seeks applicants for magistrate judge roles in Rome and Atlanta

By GA News Gazette | Jan 27, 2025

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia is seeking applicants for two magistrate judge positions.

UGA Law students reach semifinals at national moot court championship

By GA News Gazette | Jan 27, 2025

Garfield A. McIntyre Jr., a third-year student, has been recognized as the best advocate of the preliminary rounds at the Hicks Thomas LLP Moot Court National Championship.

Former contractor convicted for defrauding FEMA post-Hurricane Maria

By GA News Gazette | Jan 24, 2025

Following an eight-day trial, Tiffany Brown has been convicted of defrauding the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and a Georgia-based litigation funding company.

Defendants sentenced for securities fraud involving fake company rumors

By GA News Gazette | Jan 24, 2025

Milan Patel has been sentenced to prison for his role in a market manipulation scheme involving false rumors about publicly traded companies.

School of Law initiatives aim to boost rural legal representation

By GA News Gazette | Jan 24, 2025

The School of Law's efforts to address the shortage of legal professionals in rural Georgia have been highlighted in a recent National Jurist article.

The Perryman Group: Excessive tort costs drain $810M from Georgia economy

A report from The Perryman Group found that excessive tort costs in Georgia result in an annual loss of $810 million, significantly impacting the state's fiscal health and economy.

University of Georgia delays opening due to weather conditions

The University of Georgia (UGA) has announced a delayed opening on Thursday, January 23, due to weather conditions.

Meixner publishes article in Indiana Law Journal

Assistant Professor John B. Meixner Jr. has published an article titled "Shocking Sentences" in the Indiana Law Journal.

C.R. Bard settles $17M lawsuit over alleged healthcare kickbacks

C.R. Bard, Inc., along with its affiliates Liberator Medical Supply, Inc., Liberator Holdings, and Rochester Medical Corporation, has agreed to a $17 million settlement over allegations of violating the False Claims Act.

Pain management doctor settles $3.5M case over false claims act allegations

Dr. Kamal Kabakibou and his medical practice, Kamal Kabakibou, M.D., P.C., known as "The Center for Pain Management," have agreed to a $3.5 million settlement with the United States.

Canadian sentenced for importing counterfeit Xanax into US via dark web

Arden McCann, a Canadian national, has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for his involvement in an international narcotics distribution network operating over the dark web.

Atlanta and Newnan court divisions close due to weather

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has announced that its Atlanta and Newnan divisions will be closed on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

Investment professional receives seven-year sentence for defrauding millions through investment scheme

Craig Allen, an executive officer of C.M. Allen Capital Management, Inc., has been sentenced to over seven years in federal prison for his role in a fraudulent investment scheme.

Amann discusses justice for indigenous peoples at Oxford workshop

Regents' Professor of International Law and Woodruff Chair in International Law, Diane Marie Amann, delivered a presentation titled “Child-Taking Justice and Forced Residential Schooling of Indigenous Peoples.” This presentation was part of the...

Court closures in Brunswick and Savannah due to weather