News from August 2025
Judicial Conference seeks public input on proposed rule amendments
By GA News Gazette | Aug 25, 2025
The Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure has released proposed changes to several federal rules and forms.
UGA School of Law welcomes record-setting J.D., LL.M., M.S.Law classes for fall term
By GA News Gazette | Aug 25, 2025
Just over 200 students have started their studies at the University of Georgia School of Law for the new academic year.
Redmon discusses trauma-informed prosecution at Georgia attorney conference
By GA News Gazette | Aug 25, 2025
Clinical Associate Professor and Prosecutorial Justice Program Director Melissa D. Redmon delivered a presentation titled “Trauma-Informed, Victim-Centered Prosecution of Sexual Assault Cases” at the Prosecuting Attorney’s Council of Georgia’s...
Haneman’s research on digital rights for the deceased gains media attention
By GA News Gazette | Aug 25, 2025
Victoria J. Haneman, who holds the Chaffin Chair of Fiduciary Law, and her 2025 Boston College Law Review article “The Law of Digital Resurrection” were recently highlighted in The Register.
Thomas E. Kadri publishes article on data and safety issues in Lawfare
By GA News Gazette | Aug 25, 2025
Associate Professor Thomas E. Kadri has published a new article in Lawfare, titled “Brokered Violence: Safety for Sale in the Free Marketplace of Data.” The piece, co-authored with S. Adler and C. Sharma, was released on August 8, 2025.
Laura Phillips-Sawyer publishes overview on US private enforcement case law
By GA News Gazette | Aug 25, 2025
Wilson Associate Professor in Business Law Laura Phillips-Sawyer has published an article titled “US Private Enforcement: An Overview of National Case Law” in Concurrences.
University of Georgia law professor publishes article on immunity in Nebraska Law Review
By GA News Gazette | Aug 25, 2025
Assistant Professor Eileen R. Prescott has published an article titled “Absolutely Unnecessary Immunity” in the 103rd volume of the Nebraska Law Review, starting on page 547.
Kadri publishes article on data safety and violence in Lawfare
By GA News Gazette | Aug 25, 2025
Associate Professor Thomas E. Kadri has published an article titled “Brokered Violence: Safety for Sale in the Free Marketplace of Data” in Lawfare, alongside co-authors S. Adler and C. Sharma.
Victoria J. Haneman publishes article on tax and death care in Wisconsin Law Review
By GA News Gazette | Aug 25, 2025
Victoria J. Haneman, who holds the Chaffin Chair of Fiduciary Law, has published an article titled "Tax Sheltering Death Care" in the 2025 edition of the Wisconsin Law Review, on page 623.
Jason Tubinis publishes article on DEIB leadership for non-supervisors
By GA News Gazette | Aug 25, 2025
Law and Technology Librarian Jason Tubinis has published an article titled "Advancing DEIB in Our Communities: How to Gain Leadership Experience at Work in a Non-Supervisory Role" in the 2025 issue of AALL Spectrum.
Five University of Georgia School of Law faculty members receive promotions
By GA News Gazette | Aug 25, 2025
Five faculty members at the University of Georgia School of Law have received new titles and promotions.
Taylor publishes article on legal research methods in Law Library Journal
By GA News Gazette | Aug 25, 2025
Clinical Services and Research Librarian Amy Taylor has published an article titled "The Relevance of Natural Language Versus Terms and Connectors Searching in Westlaw and Lexis" in the 117th volume of Law Library Journal, page 311 (2025)
University of Georgia law professor and student analyze new tenant protection law
By GA News Gazette | Aug 25, 2025
Elizabeth M. Grant, clinical associate professor and director of the Civil Externship Program and Public Interest Practicum, and Gordon C. Wayne, a third-year student, have published an article in the Georgia Law Review Online.
Beasley Allen represents over 95 families after Air India Flight 171 crash
By GA News Gazette | Aug 25, 2025
On June 12, 2025, Air India Flight 171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed shortly after departing from Ahmedabad’s Patel International Airport.
University of Georgia School of Law announces promotions for five faculty members
By GA News Gazette | Aug 23, 2025
Five faculty members at the University of Georgia School of Law have received new titles and promotions.
Haneman's law review article on digital resurrection featured in major tech publications
By GA News Gazette | Aug 23, 2025
Victoria J. Haneman, who holds the Chafin Chair of Fiduciary Law, and her 2025 Boston College Law Review article “The Law of Digital Resurrection” have been highlighted in The Register.
Pamela Foohey discusses new book on consumer bankruptcy at Montana legal seminar
By GA News Gazette | Aug 23, 2025
Pamela Foohey, a professor, presented her co-authored book "Debt’s Grip: Risk and Consumer Bankruptcy" at the State Bar of Montana’s 2025 Bankruptcy Section Seminar.
Melissa D. Redmon featured in Columns for role in educating future lawyers
By GA News Gazette | Aug 23, 2025
Clinical Associate Professor and Prosecutorial Justice Program Director Melissa D. Redmon was highlighted in the publication Columns for her contributions to legal education.
68-year-old sentenced for meth trafficking and illegal weapons in Cherokee County
By GA News Gazette | Aug 22, 2025
Michael Ferrell Price, also known as “Cheese,” has been sentenced to 87 months in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine and possessing firearms and explosive devices.
Augusta woman sentenced to prison for running fraudulent “ghost” tax business
By GA News Gazette | Aug 21, 2025
A Richmond County resident has been sentenced to federal prison for operating a fraudulent tax preparation business in Augusta, Georgia.