News from June 2024
Elizabeth Chamblee Burch featured in Raw Story on Supreme Court decision
By GA News Gazette | Jun 28, 2024
Callaway Chair Elizabeth Chamblee Burch was featured in Raw Story regarding the U.S. Supreme Court's Harrington v. Purdue Pharma decision. The article titled "Legal analysts shocked to see MAGA Supreme Court justices agree with Biden on opioids" was written by Sarah K. Burris and published on June 27, 2024.
Emma Hetherington featured in Red Roof Inn sex trafficking case coverage
By GA News Gazette | Jun 28, 2024
Clinical Associate Professor and Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation Clinic Director Emma M. Hetherington was featured in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding sex trafficking allegations at an Atlanta hotel. The article titled "Red Roof Inn settles landmark sex trafficking case mid-trial" was written by Rosie Manins and published on June 27, 2024. The article was reprinted in other media outlets including the Chicago Tribune.
Mother-daughter duo convicted for neglecting disabled adults
By GA News Gazette | Jun 28, 2024
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced convictions by jury trial in the cases against a DeKalb County mother and daughter accused of neglecting and exploiting disabled people for their own gain.
Three more sentenced in Paycheck Protection Program fraud case
By GA News Gazette | Jun 28, 2024
ATLANTA – Teldrin Foster, John Gaines, and Carla Jackson have been sentenced for their roles in a scheme to steal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds during the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, a total of 23 individuals have been convicted and sentenced in connection with the fraudulent scheme.
Northern District of Georgia to host virtual POWER Act event on July 19
By GA News Gazette | Jun 28, 2024
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia will join district courts nationwide to present the 2024 Virtual POWER Act Event on July 19, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. ET. The event aims to promote pro bono services to empower survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. It will emphasize the impact of pro bono representation and advocacy in the lives of victims and survivors of violence and abuse.
Georgia man sentenced again over multiple bank robberies
By GA News Gazette | Jun 27, 2024
A Georgia man with multiple bank robbery convictions has been sentenced to federal prison for the second time.
Assistant dean highlighted in article on Atlanta's legal market
By GA News Gazette | Jun 27, 2024
Assistant Dean for Career Development Tony Waller was featured on Law.com regarding Atlanta's legal market. The article titled "Largest U.S. Law Firms Well Represented in Atlanta's 'Vibrant' Legal Market" was written by Thomas Spigolon and published on June 27, 2024.
Three law students awarded Justice John Paul Stevens fellowships
By GA News Gazette | Jun 27, 2024
Second-year students Adesh Dasani and Jennifer A. Sluka, along with first-year student Kellianne E. Elliott, have been selected for the 2024 Justice John Paul Stevens Public Interest Fellowships. The John Paul Stevens Foundation collaborates with 38 law schools nationwide to provide opportunities for law students to engage in unpaid positions within governmental agencies or nonprofit organizations during the summer.
Policy analyst: Frivolous lawsuits ‘have real negative economic consequences’
By M. N. Tirado | Jun 26, 2024
Georgia Lawmakers Prioritize Tort Reform Amid Rising Legal Costs
Jason A. Cade featured in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on immigration issues
By GA News Gazette | Jun 26, 2024
Associate Dean and Hosch Professor Jason A. Cade was featured in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding the Southern Poverty Law Center's Southeast Immigrant Freedom Initiative. The article titled "For migrants in Georgia, fighting deportation will become harder. Here's why." was written by Lautaro Grinspan and published on June 26, 2024.
Cargo theft ring members sentenced for stealing over $1.7 million across Southeast U.S
By GA News Gazette | Jun 26, 2024
Yunior Hernandez, also known as "Yunior Hernandez Guzman," Roberto Quesada Lopez, Carlos Alberto Valdes, and Yubani Millares Vera have been sentenced to prison for multiple cargo thefts throughout the Southeastern United States totaling more than $1.7 million.
Harpaz presents at National Business Law Scholars Conference
By GA News Gazette | Jun 26, 2024
Assistant Professor Assaf Harpaz presented his draft paper "Global Tax Wars and the Shift to Cross-Border Taxation" at the 2024 National Business Law Scholars Conference during June.
Emma M. Hetherington featured on WABE for commentary on sex trafficking case
By GA News Gazette | Jun 25, 2024
Clinical Associate Professor and Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation Clinic Director Emma M. Hetherington was featured on WABE, Atlanta's National Public Radio affiliate, regarding sex trafficking allegations at an Atlanta hotel. The segment titled "Plaintiffs testify in case alleging Red Roof Inn knew of sex trafficking at metro Atlanta locations" was reported by Jim Burress and aired on June 24, 2024.
Professor Usha Rodrigues featured in Reuters article on Delaware law changes
By GA News Gazette | Jun 25, 2024
University Professor and Kilpatrick Chair of Corporate Finance and Securities Law Usha Rodrigues was featured in a Reuters article regarding changes to the Delaware General Corporation Law. The article, titled "Delaware law to allow big investors greater sway over US corporate boards," was written by Tom Hals and published on June 25, 2024.
162 million settlement reached in rollover case involving We Are Living Proof community
By GA News Gazette | Jun 25, 2024
In 2021, a tragic event occurred when a van transporting 16 members of the We Are Living Proof community to a meeting in Georgia was involved in an accident. The van, known for its challenges, flipped on the interstate and caught fire. The vehicle was equipped with the wrong load range tires, exacerbating its problems.
Settlement reached between DOJ and Fulton County Schools over civil rights violations
By J. D. Suayan | Jun 24, 2024
The United States Attorney’s Office has entered into a settlement agreement with Fulton County Schools in Georgia, resolving an investigation into the district’s handling of student-on-student sexual assaults on a school bus serving students with special needs. The investigation was conducted under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Equal Educational Opportunities Act of 1974.
Smith Professor Levin discusses implications of U.S. v. Rahimi Supreme Court decision
By M. N. Tirado | Jun 24, 2024
Smith Professor Hillel Y. Levin has provided his analysis on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in U.S. v. Rahimi, which was delivered on June 24, 2024.
Supreme Court hears arguments on social media content moderation laws
By J. D. Suayan | Jun 24, 2024
Marshall Chair of Constitutional Law Randy Beck has provided insight on the cases Moody v. NetChoice and NetChoice v. Paxton, which are pending decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court.
John Foy & Associates law firm spent $11.5 million on ads in Georgia in 2023
By GA News Gazette | Jun 22, 2024
Atlanta-based personal injury law firm John Foy & Associates spent $11,545,303 on legal advertisements in Georgia last year, according to an April 11 report by the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA).
Rutledge elected to prestigious Council on Foreign Relations
By E. F. Cullerton | Jun 21, 2024
Dean Peter B. "Bo" Rutledge was recently elected to the Council on Foreign Relations. The council is an independent, nonpartisan organization and think tank that comprises the most prominent foreign policy leaders, including top government officials, renowned scholars, business executives, acclaimed journalists, prominent lawyers, and distinguished nonprofit professionals.