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State Sen. Payne: Tort reform will create ‘stability, opportunity and continued investment in our community’

Chuck Payne, the state senator for Georgia's 54th District, said that passing tort reform will bring stability, opportunity, and investment in manufacturing to Georgia by creating a more predictable and transparent legal environment.


Lt. Gov. Jones: Tort reform will 'put Georgia families and consumers first'

Burt Jones, the lieutenant governor of Georgia, said that Governor Brian Kemp's tort reform bills are pro-Georgia measures designed to address hidden legal costs, stabilize insurance rates, and create a fairer system prioritizing families and...


State Rep. Hagan: Tort reform will 'curb lawsuit abuse, protect families and businesses'

Leesa Hagan, state representative for Georgia's 156th House District, said that Georgia’s newly signed tort reform laws aim to protect families and businesses from lawsuit abuse, preserve fair access to justice, and help maintain the state's...


Levin co-authors article on public nuisance litigation in DePaul Law Review

Hillel Y. Levin has published an article titled “Using Public Nuisance Litigation to Address Industrywide Misconduct: Common-Law Statutes, Nondelegation Doctrine, and Regulation by Litigation” in the DePaul Law Review.


Gilmer County man indicted for AI-related child exploitation charges

A man from Gilmer County, Georgia, has been indicted for allegedly creating child sexual abuse material using Artificial Intelligence.


Governor Kemp signs lawsuit abuse reform legislation

Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT) expressed approval after Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed S.B. 68 and S.B. 69 into law.


Decatur woman sentenced to life for daughter's death in a closet

DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston has confirmed that Alondra Hobbs, a Decatur resident, has pleaded guilty to charges of murdering her special needs daughter.


Bankruptcy filings increasing, CBS News reports

Post Professor Pamela Foohey was featured on CBS News in a recent article discussing the rising number of bankruptcy filings in the United States.


Jacob M. Blott awarded Law Student of the Year by National Jurist

Jacob M. Blott, a third-year student, has received recognition as a Law Student of the Year by the National Jurist.


Georgia Chamber CEO on signing of tort reform legislation: 'It's a great day to be in Georgia'

Chris Clark, President and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, announced that Governor Brian Kemp has signed significant tort and lawsuit abuse reform into law.


Gov. Kemp: New tort reform legislation will 'put job creators and hardworking Georgians first'

Brian Kemp, Governor of Georgia, announced that the newly signed tort reform laws will prioritize job creators and hardworking Georgians by restoring fairness in courtrooms.


GA Insurance Commissioner: Newly signed tort laws ‘will level the playing field in Georgia’s courtrooms'

John King, Georgia's Insurance Commissioner, said that Governor Brian Kemp's signing of lawsuit reform is a significant achievement that will ensure fairness in Georgia’s courtrooms.


State Rep. Collins: 'Georgia is showing how to lead on tort reform and reduce costs on hardworking Americans'

Mike Collins, a state representative for Georgia's 10th District, said that Georgia is at the forefront of tort reform and cost reduction, attributing this progress to Governor Brian Kemp and Republican legislators.


GA House Speaker Burns: New tort reform laws will 'return balance to our courtrooms and stability to our insurance markets'

Jon Burns, Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives, said that Governor Brian Kemp's signing of lawsuit reform represents a historic step toward balancing the courtroom and ensuring insurance stability while protecting legitimate claims.


Chair of Cozen O’Connor’s Global Insurance Dept.: Tort reform ‘will help control abuses’ in lawsuits

Alycen A. Moss, co-vice chair of the Global Insurance Department at Cozen O’Connor, said that Georgia's tort reform measures are expected to reduce frivolous lawsuits and "nuclear" verdicts by clarifying civil litigation rules in the state.


State Sen. Kennedy on passage of tort reform: 'I'm proud of this legislation and the impact it will have on Georgians'

John Kennedy, the state senator for Georgia's 18th District, said that Governor Brian Kemp's signing of new tort reform legislation is a proud moment that will benefit Georgians statewide.


AJMLS ranks #7 by preLaw Magazine for diversity

Atlanta's John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) has been recognized by preLaw Magazine as the seventh best law school in the country for diversity.


Cobb County man sentenced to life for crimes against a child

District Attorney Sonya F. Allen announced the sentencing of Cooper Hamilton, aged 20, to life imprisonment plus 20 years following his guilty plea to 25 counts related to the sexual exploitation and abuse of a minor child.


Stone Mountain man sentenced to life in prison for fatal apartment complex shootings

DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston revealed that a jury has convicted Rontell Devon Shelton, a man from Stone Mountain, in connection with two shootings at an apartment complex, one of which was fatal.


Senior Living Association CEO: Tort reform 'will have a transformative impact on our members'

Catie Ramp, CEO of the Georgia Senior Living Association, said that the state's new tort reform laws will alleviate legal pressures on senior living providers, enhance outcomes, and foster an environment conducive to industry growth and expansion.