News from March 2025
Susie Q's owner: Tort reform 'should have been passed 10 years ago'
By A. D. Bamburg | Mar 14, 2025
Tommy Patel, owner of Susie Q's in Thomasville, expressed concerns over the impact of frivolous lawsuits on small businesses.
Former CIO sentenced for defrauding Mohawk Industries
By J. D. Suayan | Mar 14, 2025
Jana Kanyadan, the former Global Chief Information Officer of Mohawk Industries, Inc., has been sentenced to over seven years in federal prison for defrauding his employer.
Judge rules teen's murder case can proceed after MARTA bus driver shooting
By J. D. Suayan | Mar 14, 2025
The legal proceedings against a 16-year-old boy charged with the murder of a MARTA bus driver are set to continue, following a decision by DeKalb County Magistrate Court Judge Claire Jason.
Doctor settles false claim allegations over chelation therapy billing
By J. D. Suayan | Mar 14, 2025
Robert Burkich, M.D., a physician from Chattanooga, Tennessee, and his practice, Preventive Medicine Anti-Aging & Chelation, Inc. in Ringgold, Georgia, have settled allegations under the False Claims Act.
School of Law triumphs at AtlAS Pre-Moot Invitational
By J. D. Suayan | Mar 14, 2025
The School of Law has emerged victorious at the Atlanta International Arbitration Society Pre-Moot Invitational.
Rep. Collins: Tort Reform is ‘great news for Georgia’s small businesses and taxpayers'
By A. C. Benavides | Mar 13, 2025
U.S. Representative Mike Collins, congressman for Georgia’s 10th District, said that the passing of Governor Brian Kemp’s Tort Reform Bill in the State Senate is "great news for Georgia’s small businesses and taxpayers."
New legislation in Georgia targets excessive litigation and economic strain
By A. C. Benavides | Mar 13, 2025
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform has announced that Georgia's litigation climate has reached a critical juncture, necessitating tort reform to rebalance the state's legal system.
Sawyer reviews Nelson's book on conservatism in judicial reasoning
By J. D. Suayan | Mar 13, 2025
Logan E. Sawyer III, a Hosch Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies, has contributed a book review to The Journal of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era.
Georgia businessman pleads guilty to bank fraud charges
By J. D. Suayan | Mar 13, 2025
Spencer Askew, the founder and former CEO of E-Freight Solutions Worldwide, LLC, has admitted to defrauding Vinings Bank to secure a $1 million line of credit.
Eight alleged members of GoodFellas gang indicted on federal racketeering charges
By J. D. Suayan | Mar 13, 2025
Federal authorities have indicted eight individuals allegedly linked to the street gang GoodFellas on charges of racketeering.
Mercer School of Law recognizes alumni with prestigious awards
By J. D. Suayan | Mar 12, 2025
The Mercer School of Law held its annual Alumni Dinner on March 8 at the InterContinental Buckhead in Atlanta, where it presented its 2025 alumni awards.
7.2 million settlement reached after fatal machinery accident
By J. D. Suayan | Mar 12, 2025
On March 9, 2021, a tragic incident occurred at a food processing facility in Montgomery, Alabama.
Ringhand discusses campaign spending by non-citizens at Emory symposium
By J. D. Suayan | Mar 12, 2025
Hosch Professor and Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor Lori A. Ringhand recently presented at the Emory International Law Review symposium.
Metro Atlanta Chamber CEO: Proposed tort reform package ‘aims to bring balance to legal proceedings’
By A. C. Benavides | Mar 11, 2025
Katie Kirkpatrick, president and CEO of the Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC), said that tort reform is a top priority as it addresses key challenges for businesses and healthcare providers and brings balance to legal proceedings.
Southern Electric Company CEO: 'Tort reform is desperately needed by almost every industry in our state'
By A. C. Benavides | Mar 11, 2025
Mahsa Poorak, CEO of Southern Electric Company, LLC, said that businesses across Georgia are in strong support of Governor Brian Kemp's tort reform efforts.
Georgia Association of Manufacturers CEO: Tort reform is 'needed to strengthen our economy and make Georgia more competitive'
By A. B. Bamburg | Mar 11, 2025
Lloyd Avram, CEO of the Georgia Association of Manufacturers, has emphasized the necessity of tort reform to bolster Georgia's economy and maintain its competitive edge.
GA Chamber of Commerce CEO: SB 69 will safeguard ‘our families, businesses, and overall economic competitiveness’
By A. C. Benavides | Mar 11, 2025
The Georgia State Senate has unanimously passed Senate Bill 69 (SB 69), a key component of Governor Brian Kemp's tort reform package.
Georgia tort costs among the highest in the nation at $5,050 per household
By A. B. Bamburg | Mar 11, 2025
The U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform has reported that Georgia's tort costs are among the highest in the United States, with each household bearing an average of $5,050 in expenses related to lawsuits.
Concerns rise over health risks associated with ultra-processed foods
By J. D. Suayan | Mar 11, 2025
In today's fast-paced world, convenience often takes precedence over nutrition.
Loganville man convicted in 1990 double homicide cold case using DNA
By J. D. Suayan | Mar 11, 2025
A Loganville man has been convicted for a double homicide and sexual assault that occurred nearly 35 years ago, following a cold case investigation using DNA evidence.