News from 2025
UGA Athens Campus closes due to winter storm threat
By GA News Gazette | Jan 10, 2025
The University of Georgia has announced the closure of its Athens Campus on Friday, January 10, 2025, due to an impending winter storm.
Hellerstein releases new edition of taxation law book
By GA News Gazette | Jan 9, 2025
Walter Hellerstein, a Distinguished Research Professor and Shackelford Distinguished Professor in Taxation Law Emeritus, has released the 12th edition of "State and Local Taxation, Cases and Materials."
DeKalb County Courthouse closed due to weather forecast
By GA News Gazette | Jan 9, 2025
The DeKalb County Courthouse and County offices, including the District Attorney's Office, will not be open on Friday, January 10, 2025.
Georgia Court of Appeals cites Carlson's book in two recent cases
By GA News Gazette | Jan 9, 2025
Callaway Chair of Law Emeritus Ronald L. Carlson's book, "Carlson on Evidence" (co-authored with M. Carlson), has been referenced in two recent cases by the Georgia Court of Appeals: Wright v. State and Davis v. State.
Ringhand's book earns spot on Choice Reviews' top 10 list for 2024
By GA News Gazette | Jan 8, 2025
Lori A. Ringhand, Hosch Professor and Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor, has achieved recognition for her book "Supreme Bias: Gender and Race in U.S. Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings."
Family receives $2.9 million settlement after fatal trucking accident
By GA News Gazette | Jan 8, 2025
Tanysia Janae Middlebrooks, a 19-year-old from Thomaston, Georgia, was involved in a tragic accident while driving along US Highway 431 in Calhoun County, Alabama.
Georgia courts close for two days honoring Carter and due to weather
By GA News Gazette | Jan 8, 2025
All Northern District of Georgia courthouses will be closed on Thursday, January 9, 2025, to honor President Jimmy Carter.
Georgia Honors Fellows Program addresses rural legal needs
By GA News Gazette | Jan 8, 2025
Talmadge Chair Peter B. "Bo" Rutledge was highlighted in an article by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution concerning the Georgia Honors Fellows Program.
Amann discusses women's roles in Nuremberg Trials at Oxford
By GA News Gazette | Jan 7, 2025
Regents' Professor of International Law and Woodruff Chair in International Law, Diane Marie Amann, recently delivered a presentation titled “Women Bearing Witness in the Nuremberg Trials Project.” This event was part of the University of Oxford...
Georgia's civil justice system 'plagued' by skyrocketing nuclear verdicts
By GA News Gazette | Jan 6, 2025
The American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) has announced that Georgia's civil justice system is experiencing a surge in large jury awards, known as "nuclear verdicts," and legal practices that increase liability.
Convicted felon sentenced for illegal possession following motel shooting
By GA News Gazette | Jan 6, 2025
Marcus Thomas, a convicted felon, has been sentenced to federal prison for possession of a firearm and ammunition. U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan commented on the case, stating, "Thomas was released from state prison only a few days before he...
Court in Southern District of Georgia announces closure on January 9th
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 3, 2025
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia has announced its closure on Thursday, January 9th, 2024.
Fulton County Jail reaches proposed consent decree over constitutional violations
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 3, 2025
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia and the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division have announced a proposed consent decree to address violations at the Fulton County Jail.
Harpaz discusses global tax challenges at Hebrew University forum
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 3, 2025
Assistant Professor Assaf Harpaz delivered a presentation titled “Global Tax Wars in the Digital Era” at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Tax Law Forum last December
DeKalb County changes judicial circuit name to DeKalb Judicial Circuit
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 2, 2025
DeKalb County has officially changed the name of its judicial circuit as of January 1, 2025.
Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Panel term extended to end of 2025
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 2, 2025
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has announced an extension for the term of service of its standing Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Panel.
Dean Rodrigues addresses UGA after tragic event at Sugar Bowl
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 2, 2025
It is with mixed emotions that Dean Usha R. Rodrigues addressed the University of Georgia (UGA) community from New Orleans following a tragic event.
Ryan K. Buchanan resigns as U.S. attorney for Northern District of Georgia
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 2, 2025
U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan has announced his resignation, effective January 19, 2025, as the chief law enforcement officer for the Northern District of Georgia.
Beasley Allen promotes four attorneys to principal roles
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 1, 2025
Beasley Allen has announced the promotion of four attorneys to the position of principal.