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Tucker presents research at Georgetown conference on empirical legal studies
By P. H. Edwards | Dec 16, 2025
Alston Chair in Corporate Law Anne M. Tucker delivered two presentations at the 2025 Conference on Empirical Legal Studies, held at Georgetown University Law Center.
University of Georgia School of Law alumni recognized among fastest-growing Bulldog 100 businesses
By M. Y. Daniels | Dec 16, 2025
Fourteen alumni from the University of Georgia School of Law and their businesses have been named to the 2026 Bulldog 100, a recognition for the fastest-growing businesses owned or led by UGA graduates.
Pamela Foohey's new book on consumer bankruptcy receives review in ABI Journal
By M. Y. Daniels | Dec 16, 2025
Post Professor Pamela Foohey's book "Debt’s Grip: Risk and Consumer Bankruptcy," published by the University of California Press in 2025, was reviewed by Nicholas G. Glover in the December issue of the American Bankruptcy Institute Journal.
Christopher M. Bruner featured in Law360 article on global changes for US law firms
By P. H. Edwards | Dec 16, 2025
Stembler Family Distinguished Professor in Business Law, Christopher M. Bruner, was recently featured in an article on Law360.
Eleventh Circuit seeks public comment on proposed rule amendments
By L. N. Nguyen | Dec 13, 2025
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has announced proposed changes to its local rules and is seeking public input on these amendments.
Diane Marie Amann publishes article on child-taking justice in international law journal
By M. Y. Daniels | Dec 13, 2025
Regents' Professor of International Law and Woodruff Chair in International Law Diane Marie Amann has published an article titled “Child-Taking Justice and the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative” in the 2025 edition of the American Journal...
University of Georgia law professor featured in article on government transparency
By M. Y. Daniels | Dec 13, 2025
Clare R. Norins, Clinical Associate Professor and Director of the First Amendment Clinic at the University of Georgia School of Law, was recently featured by The Center Square in an article about public access to government financial records.
UGA Law students gain hands-on experience supporting Georgia coastal conservation
By P. H. Edwards | Dec 12, 2025
For nearly a decade, students from the University of Georgia School of Law have collaborated with UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant to provide legal and policy expertise aimed at improving the environmental, social, and economic health of...
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School celebrates alumni achievements throughout 2025
By D. S. Siegel | Dec 12, 2025
In 2025, Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) recognized the achievements of its alumni in a series of monthly highlights.
Amazon opens delivery station in Brunswick, creating more than 100 jobs
By K. D. Henderson | Dec 11, 2025
Amazon has announced the opening of a new delivery station in Brunswick, Georgia.
Mother receives life sentence without parole for son's beating death in DeKalb County
By J. Y. Bender | Dec 10, 2025
A DeKalb County mother has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the death of her four-year-old son, Anthony Vice.
Carlson releases new edition of evidence authentication guide for Georgia advocates
By D. S. Siegel | Dec 10, 2025
Callaway Chair of Law Emeritus Ronald L. Carlson has released a new edition of his legal reference book, "Carlsons' Guide to Evidence Authentication: Essential Foundations for Georgia Advocates."
Griffin man indicted on dogfighting charges and alleged CARES Act pandemic relief fraud
By L. N. Nguyen | Dec 10, 2025
Norman Dixson of Griffin, Georgia, has been arraigned on federal charges related to dogfighting, animal abuse, and fraud involving pandemic relief funds.
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School alumnus Kenneth French named associate director at SEC
By P. H. Edwards | Dec 10, 2025
Kenneth French, a 2018 graduate of Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS), has been appointed Associate Director for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Former Clayton County jailer pleads guilty to excessive force against detainee
By L. N. Nguyen | Dec 10, 2025
A former correctional officer at the Clayton County Jail, Justin Bethea, has admitted to using excessive force against a pretrial detainee.
Air India Flight 171 investigation highlights need for black box transparency
By C. P. Phillips | Dec 9, 2025
When an airplane crash occurs, the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) and flight data recorder (FDR), commonly known as “black boxes,” play a crucial role in understanding the cause.
Decatur man sentenced for illegal drone flight over MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park
By L. N. Nguyen | Dec 9, 2025
Mitchell Parsons Hughes, a resident of Decatur, Georgia, has pleaded guilty to violating federal law by flying a drone over Truist Park during the Major League Baseball All-Star Game in July 2025.
Beasley Allen Law Firm has 34 attorneys recognized by 2025 Mid-South Super Lawyers
By C. P. Phillips | Dec 9, 2025
Super Lawyers has named 34 attorneys from Beasley Allen Law Firm to its 2025 Mid-South Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
Savannah man receives maximum sentence for ammunition possession after fatal shooting
By A. J. Maloney | Dec 9, 2025
Charlie Sapp, a 58-year-old resident of Savannah, has been sentenced to the statutory maximum of 120 months in federal prison for possession of ammunition by a prohibited person.
Mercer Law School connects classrooms with courtrooms through active judge participation
By P. H. Edwards | Dec 9, 2025
At Mercer Law School, judges play a significant role in legal education by bridging the gap between classroom theory and real-world practice.