News from January 2025
Defendants sentenced for securities fraud involving fake company rumors
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 24, 2025
Milan Patel has been sentenced to prison for his role in a market manipulation scheme involving false rumors about publicly traded companies.
School of Law initiatives aim to boost rural legal representation
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 24, 2025
The School of Law's efforts to address the shortage of legal professionals in rural Georgia have been highlighted in a recent National Jurist article.
The Perryman Group: Excessive tort costs drain $810M from Georgia economy
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 23, 2025
A report from The Perryman Group found that excessive tort costs in Georgia result in an annual loss of $810 million, significantly impacting the state's fiscal health and economy.
University of Georgia delays opening due to weather conditions
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 23, 2025
The University of Georgia (UGA) has announced a delayed opening on Thursday, January 23, due to weather conditions.
Meixner publishes article in Indiana Law Journal
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 23, 2025
Assistant Professor John B. Meixner Jr. has published an article titled "Shocking Sentences" in the Indiana Law Journal.
C.R. Bard settles $17M lawsuit over alleged healthcare kickbacks
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 23, 2025
C.R. Bard, Inc., along with its affiliates Liberator Medical Supply, Inc., Liberator Holdings, and Rochester Medical Corporation, has agreed to a $17 million settlement over allegations of violating the False Claims Act.
Pain management doctor settles $3.5M case over false claims act allegations
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 23, 2025
Dr. Kamal Kabakibou and his medical practice, Kamal Kabakibou, M.D., P.C., known as "The Center for Pain Management," have agreed to a $3.5 million settlement with the United States.
Canadian sentenced for importing counterfeit Xanax into US via dark web
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 23, 2025
Arden McCann, a Canadian national, has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for his involvement in an international narcotics distribution network operating over the dark web.
Atlanta and Newnan court divisions close due to weather
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 22, 2025
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has announced that its Atlanta and Newnan divisions will be closed on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Investment professional receives seven-year sentence for defrauding millions through investment scheme
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 22, 2025
Craig Allen, an executive officer of C.M. Allen Capital Management, Inc., has been sentenced to over seven years in federal prison for his role in a fraudulent investment scheme.
Study highlights developmental impacts linked to excessive video gaming in children
By J. D. Suayan | Jan 22, 2025
In recent years, the growing prevalence of video game use among children has sparked concerns about its potential impact on cognitive and overall development.
Amann discusses justice for indigenous peoples at Oxford workshop
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 22, 2025
Regents' Professor of International Law and Woodruff Chair in International Law, Diane Marie Amann, delivered a presentation titled “Child-Taking Justice and Forced Residential Schooling of Indigenous Peoples.” This presentation was part of the...
Court closures in Brunswick and Savannah due to weather
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 22, 2025
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia has announced the closure of its Brunswick and Savannah offices on Thursday, January 23, 2025.
Study links heavy gaming to cognitive issues in children
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 22, 2025
In recent years, the growing prevalence of video games among children has sparked concerns regarding their impact on cognitive development.
Mercer Law offers practical training through corporate counsel externship program
By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 22, 2025
Mercer Law School is offering its students a unique opportunity to gain practical experience through its Corporate Counsel Externship Program.
Court delays in Atlanta and Newnan due to winter weather
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 22, 2025
On Thursday, January 23, 2025, the Atlanta and Newnan divisions of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia will delay opening by two hours due to recent wintry weather.
Atlanta and Newnan court divisions close due to winter weather
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 21, 2025
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has announced that its Atlanta and Newnan divisions will be closed on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Mercer Law alumni form lasting bonds that influence careers and personal lives
By A. D. Nghiem | Jan 21, 2025
Ask Mercer Law alumni about the institution's unique qualities, and many will highlight the close-knit relationships among its graduates.
U.S. District Court in Georgia to close early due to weather
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 21, 2025
All divisions of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia will close early at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
Court in Southern District of Georgia closed due to weather
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 21, 2025
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia will not be open on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.