News from 2025
Wisconsin Court of Appeals cites Hellerstein's treatise on state taxation
By GA News Gazette | Jun 6, 2025
Walter Hellerstein, a Distinguished Research Professor and Shackelford Distinguished Professor in Taxation Law Emeritus, has had his treatise "State Taxation" cited by the Wisconsin Court of Appeals.
Federal charges filed against illegal aliens after Cobb County meth lab bust
By GA News Gazette | Jun 6, 2025
Juan Perez-Maldonado and Francisco Garcia Gomez, both undocumented immigrants from Mexico, were presented in federal court on June 4, 2025.
Greater Georgia hosts tort reform panel with Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce
By GA News Gazette | Jun 5, 2025
Greater Georgia announced on X that it held a tort reform panel discussion with the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce, expressing gratitude to participating lawmakers and attendees.
The Citizen highlights new tort reform laws signed by Gov. Kemp
By GA News Gazette | Jun 5, 2025
The Citizen announced on X that it reported on new tort reform laws signed by Governor Brian Kemp, noting that Senate Bill (SB) 68 and SB 69 could help curb lawsuit abuse in Georgia.
Amann explores acquittal case in FIU Law Review
By GA News Gazette | Jun 5, 2025
Diane Marie Amann, Regents' Professor of International Law and Woodruff Chair in International Law, has published an article titled “Inge Viermetz, Woman Acquitted at Nuremberg” in the 19th edition of the FIU Law Review.
Johnson & Johnson faces continued legal challenges over talcum powder lawsuits
By GA News Gazette | Jun 4, 2025
A recent interview has brought renewed attention to the controversies surrounding Johnson & Johnson, particularly focusing on their talcum powder products.
Authorities warn of jury duty scam targeting Georgia residents
By GA News Gazette | Jun 4, 2025
Residents in the Northern District of Georgia are being targeted by a scam involving fraudulent phone calls and emails.
Sonja R. West speaks at Oxford University on media law
By GA News Gazette | Jun 4, 2025
Brumby Distinguished Professor in First Amendment Law Sonja R. West participated in the Bonavero Institute of Human Rights Comparative Media Law Workshop at the University of Oxford
Atlanta's John Marshall announces new SBA executive board for 2025-2026
By GA News Gazette | Jun 3, 2025
Ja’Quan Fulton, a first-generation college and law student from Clayton County, has been named the 2025-2026 President of the Student Bar Association at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School.
Graduate Addison Robinson shares insights on law school journey
By GA News Gazette | Jun 3, 2025
Addison Robinson has graduated from Mercer University's School of Law, earning a Juris Doctor degree.
Federal judges approve GM's $175M settlements over hidden engine defects
By GA News Gazette | Jun 3, 2025
After years of legal proceedings, a significant step has been made toward compensating car buyers affected by an engine defect in vehicles sold by General Motors (GM).
Albany man sentenced to life for decades-old kidnapping and rape
By GA News Gazette | Jun 3, 2025
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced the conviction of Reginald Colwell, an Albany man, for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman in 1988.
Amann discusses justice for child-taking crimes at international course
By GA News Gazette | Jun 3, 2025
Regents' Professor of International Law and Woodruff Chair in International Law, Diane Marie Amann, recently delivered an online presentation titled “Justice for Child-Taking and Other Crimes against and affecting Children.” This presentation was...
Burnett honored with Wade Outstanding Service Award for 2025
By GA News Gazette | Jun 2, 2025
Anne Burnett, Foreign and International Law Librarian, has been awarded the 2025 Daniel L. Wade Outstanding Service Award by the American Association of Law Libraries' Foreign, Comparative and International Law Special Interest Section.
Professor Willow Tracy publishes article in Clinical Law Review
By GA News Gazette | Jun 2, 2025
Willow Tracy, a Clinical Associate Professor and Business Law Clinic Director, has published an article titled “Values-Ambiguous Clinics” in the Clinical Law Review.
Kadri publishes article on digital forensic data
By GA News Gazette | May 30, 2025
Assistant Professor Thomas E. Kadri has co-authored a scholarly article titled "Evaluating and Extending Techniques for Fine-Grained Text-Topic Prediction for Digital Forensic Data."
Shanée Brown publishes new article in SMU Law Review Forum
By GA News Gazette | May 29, 2025
Emerging Scholar Shanée Brown has published an article titled "What’s in a Name?
Mexican national convicted in Atlanta on drug trafficking and robbery charges
By GA News Gazette | May 29, 2025
Adan Macedo-Rios, a 52-year-old Mexican national unlawfully residing in the United States, has been convicted of multiple charges related to drug trafficking, money laundering, robbery, and illegal firearm possession. U.S. Attorney Theodore S....
Former police officer pleads guilty in fatal shooting case
By GA News Gazette | May 28, 2025
The former DeKalb County Police Officer, Robert Olsen, has pleaded guilty to the charge of Aggravated Assault in the 2015 shooting death of Anthony Hill, an unarmed Air Force veteran.
Pamela Foohey presents at Law and Society Association meeting
By GA News Gazette | May 28, 2025
Post Professor Pamela Foohey recently presented her forthcoming work, "The Chapter 13 Storybook," at the Law and Society Association Annual Meeting in Chicago.