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The University of Georgia (UGA) has announced an early release at 2:00 p.m. on January 21, 2025, due to an approaching winter storm.

Sonja R. West featured in WSJ on CNN defamation suit

Brumby Distinguished Professor in First Amendment Law Sonja R. West was featured in The Wall Street Journal regarding a recent settlement by CNN.

Richard S. Moultrie Jr. named acting U.S. attorney for Northern District of Georgia

First Assistant U.S. Attorney Richard S. Moultrie, Jr. has taken over as the Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia, succeeding Ryan K. Buchanan.

University of Georgia closes due to winter storm on January 21-22

The University of Georgia (UGA) has announced a closure and modified operations due to an approaching winter storm.

Wells publishes article on constitutional torts in Houston Law Review

Professor Emeritus Michael L. Wells has published an article titled "Compensatory Damages and Dignitary Harm in the Upcoming Restatement of Constitutional Torts" in the Houston Law Review.

Federal indictments highlight crackdown on illegal firearm possession in Georgia

Federal authorities in the Southern District of Georgia have returned indictments against multiple individuals on firearms charges.

Tara M. Lyons appointed as acting U.S. attorney for Southern District of Georgia

As of January 18, 2025, Tara M. Lyons has assumed the role of Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia.

Atlanta man sentenced for defrauding COVID-19 relief programs

Boeroepae Jordan has been sentenced to a new prison term for defrauding pandemic relief programs of over $323,000.

Lithonia man receives lengthy sentence for shooting wife amid divorce proceedings

By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 16, 2025

DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston has announced the conviction of Dmante Dontrell Anderson, a Lithonia resident, for shooting his wife following her filing for divorce.

Hellerstein releases revised edition of state taxation treatise

By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 16, 2025

Distinguished Research Professor and Shackelford Distinguished Professor in Taxation Law Emeritus, Walter Hellerstein, has published a revised edition of his comprehensive treatise, "State Taxation vols.

Former spouse pleads guilty to fraudulently claiming veteran's military benefits

The former spouse of a deceased U.S. Army veteran has pleaded guilty to fraud for improperly claiming military benefits, according to an announcement from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Georgia.

Settlement reached over discrimination against disabled veteran with service animal

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia has reached a settlement with OptumServe Health Services, Inc., a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group.

Hiram man faces federal charges over large-scale fentanyl possession

Darrlin Vernard Warner, known as "Juice," has been charged with federal offenses related to drug trafficking and firearms possession.

Amann publishes article in European Journal of International Law

Regents' Professor of International Law and Woodruff Chair in International Law, Diane Marie Amann, has published an article titled "A Nuremberg Woman and the Hague Academy" in the European Journal of International Law.

Norins leads panel on journalism threats at AALS meeting

Clinical Associate Professor and First Amendment Clinic Director Clare R. Norins facilitated a panel titled "Identifying and Addressing Current Threats to Journalism" at the Association of American Law Schools Annual Meeting in January

Parker speaks at AALS meeting on law and healthcare

Assistant Professor Meighan Parker participated in the Association of American Law Schools Annual Meeting.

LeClercq speaks at AALS annual meeting on constitutional law

Assistant Professor Desirée LeClercq participated in a panel titled “The Many New (and Newer) Voices of Constitutional Law” at the Association of American Law Schools Annual Meeting this January

Decatur man receives life sentence after fatal landlord-tenant conflict

DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced a jury trial conviction of Danny John Marillo Hunter, a Decatur man charged with the fatal shooting of Kateasha Cardell.

Rebecca Hanner White speaks at AALS Annual Meeting