News from December 2024
Triple-I zeroing in on 'battleground' state Georgia to combat legal system abuse
By A. D. Bamburg | Dec 30, 2024
The Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) has announced its 2025 initiatives aimed at addressing legal system abuse, with Georgia identified as one of the primary states for reform.
Kadri named visiting fellow at European University Institute
By A. D. Bamburg | Dec 24, 2024
Assistant Professor Thomas E. Kadri has been chosen as a Visiting Fellow at the Law Department of the European University Institute in Florence, Italy.
Norins examines social media blocking litigation in new law review article
By A. D. Bamburg | Dec 23, 2024
Clare R. Norins, Clinical Associate Professor and Director of the First Amendment Clinic, has published an article titled "Stitch Incoming: Lindke v. Freed’s Impact on Social-Media Blocking Litigation."
Southern District of Georgia court announces holiday closure
By A. D. Bamburg | Dec 23, 2024
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia has announced its closure on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, and Wednesday, December 25, 2024.
Convicted felon Keith Pharms sentenced for assaulting federal officer during car theft
By GA News Gazette | Dec 20, 2024
Keith Pharms, a convicted felon also known as "B-Boy," has been sentenced to over 15 years in federal prison for assaulting a federal task force officer with a firearm during a car theft incident in Atlanta. U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan...
Courthouses in Northern Georgia to close for Christmas holidays
By GA News Gazette | Dec 20, 2024
All courthouses of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia will be closed on December 24 and December 25.
Decatur man sentenced to life after motel murder conviction
By GA News Gazette | Dec 20, 2024
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston has announced the conviction of Tyler Merritt, a 23-year-old from Decatur, for murder following a fatal altercation at a motel.
U.S. District Court amends Local Rule 83.1(E) for attorney withdrawal
By GA News Gazette | Dec 20, 2024
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has implemented amendments to Local Rule 83.1(E).