News from 2025
Recall issued after listeria outbreak linked to pre-cooked pasta causes deaths
By C. P. Phillips | Oct 22, 2025
A nationwide recall has been issued for nearly 245,000 pounds of pre-cooked pasta following a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak that has resulted in four deaths and more than 20 illnesses across several states.
Families seek answers after Air India Flight 171 crash raises concerns over Boeing safety
By K. R. Baugh | Oct 22, 2025
In the aftermath of the Air India Flight 171 crash, which resulted in the deaths of 260 people, families of the victims are seeking answers and accountability.
John Marshall Law Journal releases new issue focusing on legal education and diversity
By D. S. Siegel | Oct 20, 2025
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School has announced the release of Volume XVII, Issue 2 of the John Marshall Law Journal.
Parker discusses rural healthcare law at Mitchell Hamline symposium
By M. Y. Daniels | Oct 18, 2025
Assistant Professor Meighan Parker participated in a panel discussion on the “Legal Dimensions of Rural Healthcare” at the Mitchell Hamline Law Review Symposium.
University of Georgia law dean publishes article on Delaware corporate law shift
By M. Y. Daniels | Oct 18, 2025
Dean Usha R. Rodrigues has published an article titled “Numerus Clausus No More: A Fundamental Shift in Delaware Corporate Law” in the 2025 volume of the Berkeley Business Law Journal.
Thomas E. Kadri publishes book on Georgia personal injury law
By M. Y. Daniels | Oct 18, 2025
Associate Professor Thomas E. Kadri has published a new book titled "Georgia Personal Injury" with LexisNexis in 2025.
Bloomberg features Professor Pamela Foohey on risks in 'Buy Here, Pay Here' auto sales
By M. Y. Daniels | Oct 18, 2025
Pamela Foohey, a professor, was featured in a recent Bloomberg article discussing the auto sales and financing markets.
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School holds mass swearing-in for new attorneys
By M. Y. Daniels | Oct 17, 2025
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) held its Mass Swearing-In Ceremony on Friday, October 17, 2025, recognizing alumni who recently passed the Georgia Bar Exam.
Amazon Georgia workers to get $5 health care plan, expanded education benefits
By D. J. Valenzuela | Oct 14, 2025
Amazon has announced an expansion of pay and benefits for its fulfillment and transportation workers in Georgia and across the United States.
UGA law students win regional mock trial championship and advance to nationals
By P. H. Edwards | Oct 14, 2025
A team of law students from the University of Georgia School of Law has won the regional championship at the All-Star Bracket Challenge mock trial competition.
Assaf Harpaz discusses AI and taxation at University of Florida Levin College of Law
By M. Y. Daniels | Oct 14, 2025
Assistant Professor Assaf Harpaz gave a presentation titled “Artificial Intelligence and Taxation’s Goals” at the University of Florida Levin College of Law in September.
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School reports high bar passage rates for recent graduates
By M. Y. Daniels | Oct 14, 2025
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) has reported strong bar exam results for recent graduating classes, continuing a pattern of high performance.
Boeing faces scrutiny over safety failures after fatal air india crash
By L. M. Brittain | Oct 13, 2025
Boeing is under increasing scrutiny following a series of recent aviation incidents and ongoing financial challenges.
Assaf Harpaz discusses global tax issues at University of Virginia lecture series
By M. Y. Daniels | Oct 13, 2025
Assistant Professor Assaf Harpaz delivered a virtual presentation titled “Global Tax Wars in the Digital Era” as part of the international business transactions lecture series at the University of Virginia in September.
Mercer Law ranks second in Georgia for first-time bar passage rate
By M. Y. Daniels | Oct 13, 2025
A recent report shows that Mercer University School of Law has achieved one of the highest first-time bar passage rates among law schools in Georgia.
UGA’s Franklin College features law lecturer Sherrie L. Hines’s career journey
By D. S. Siegel | Oct 13, 2025
Lecturer Sherrie L. Hines was highlighted by the University of Georgia’s Franklin College of Arts and Sciences for her journey to joining the university’s faculty.
GM agrees to $150 million settlement over engine defects in class action lawsuit
By C. P. Phillips | Oct 10, 2025
A federal judge in California has given final approval to a $150 million class action settlement involving General Motors LLC (GM) and thousands of car owners affected by defective engines.
Eleventh Circuit approves amendments to CJA Plan for Northern District of Georgia
By J. Y. Bender | Oct 10, 2025
Effective October 9, 2025, the Eleventh Circuit Judicial Council has approved changes to the Criminal Justice Act (CJA) Plan for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.
Beasley Allen attorneys secure $1.5 million settlement in trucking accident case
By K. R. Baugh | Oct 8, 2025
Parker Miller and Key Lamberth, attorneys at Beasley Allen's Atlanta office, have reached a $1.5 million settlement following a logging truck accident.
Beasley Allen secures $1 million settlement in wrongful death trucking case
By L. M. Brittain | Oct 8, 2025
Chris Glover, an attorney at Beasley Allen Law Firm's Atlanta office, has secured a $1 million settlement in a wrongful death case involving a trucking accident.