News from April 2025
Lt. Gov. Jones: Tort reform will 'put Georgia families and consumers first'
By B. J. Milam | Apr 24, 2025
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'
By A. I. Benavidez | Apr 24, 2025
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...
Savannah resident faces minimum of 30 years for drug and weapon offenses
By GA News Gazette | Apr 24, 2025
A Savannah resident, Malik Javier McKenzie, aged 27, has been convicted of drug trafficking and weapons charges following a trial in the U.S. District Court.
Donovan Carter sentenced to life without parole for Marietta ambush murder
By GA News Gazette | Apr 24, 2025
A Cobb County jury found Donovan Carter guilty of several charges, including malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, for the killing of Kenneth Cunningham Jr. in Marietta.
Paraquat multidistrict litigation sees potential for majority case settlements
By GA News Gazette | Apr 24, 2025
The litigation surrounding the herbicide Paraquat continues as plaintiffs pursue claims linked to the chemical, which is associated with Parkinson’s Disease and banned in over 60 countries.
Levin co-authors article on public nuisance litigation in DePaul Law Review
By GA News Gazette | Apr 24, 2025
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
By GA News Gazette | Apr 24, 2025
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
By K. R. Nelson | Apr 23, 2025
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
By GA News Gazette | Apr 23, 2025
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
By GA News Gazette | Apr 23, 2025
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
By GA News Gazette | Apr 23, 2025
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'
By A. K. Howerter | Apr 22, 2025
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'
By B. B. Urness | Apr 22, 2025
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'
By J. N. Schierl | Apr 22, 2025
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'
By J. N. Schiel | Apr 22, 2025
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'
By A. K. Howerter | Apr 22, 2025
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
By C. D. McHugh | Apr 22, 2025
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'
By K. T. Sarmiento | Apr 22, 2025
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
By GA News Gazette | Apr 22, 2025
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
By GA News Gazette | Apr 22, 2025
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.