News from March 2025
GA Senate President Pro Tempore Kennedy: 'Ending lawsuit abuse will stabilize costs' for health care providers, job creators, and consumers
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 7, 2025
John F. Kennedy, President Pro Tempore of the Georgia Senate, said that ending lawsuit abuse will stabilize costs for health care providers, job creators, and Georgia consumers.
Rodrigues honored as one of top women in higher education
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 7, 2025
Dean Usha R. Rodrigues has been named among the 40 women recognized by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education in their Top Women of 2025 list.
Atlanta fugitive sentenced for illegal firearm possession
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 7, 2025
Jordan Pack, one of the Atlanta Police Department's most wanted fugitives, has been sentenced for multiple firearm-related offenses.
COO for GA Secretary of State: ‘Solid day at the Georgia Legislature with the passage of Gov. Kemp’s Tort Reform bill'
By C. M. Schmidlkofer | Mar 6, 2025
Gabriel Sterling, Chief Operating Officer of the Georgia Secretary of State's office, expressed approval following the passage of Governor Brian Kemp's tort reform bill by the State Senate.
Gov. Brian Kemp: ‘Lawsuit abuse impacts all Georgians. Let’s get tort reform done!’
By A. C. Benavides | Mar 6, 2025
Governor Brian Kemp of Georgia has expressed concerns over the state's legal environment, which he claims is leading to grocery store closures and increased insurance costs, affecting all residents.
New poll finds 70 percent of voters say lawsuit abuse is a major contributor to higher prices
By C. M. Schmidlkofer | Mar 6, 2025
Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT) has announced that lawsuit abuse is contributing to rising costs for American families.
Randy Beck publishes article in Florida Law Review
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 6, 2025
Marshall Chair of Constitutional Law Randy Beck has contributed an article to the Florida Law Review.
Beasley Allen attorneys receive multiple recognitions from Lawdragon
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 6, 2025
In 2025, Lawdragon recognized 23 attorneys from Beasley Allen for their contributions to the legal community.
UGA students win ABA appellate advocacy regional contest
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 6, 2025
The University of Georgia's (UGA) School of Law has announced that second-year students Kerolls "Kero" Gadelrab and Taylor N. Hoying have won the American Bar Association National Appellate Advocacy regional competition.
Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns: We’re looking forward to passing 'meaningful tort reform'
By A. C. Benavides | Mar 6, 2025
Jon Burns, Speaker of the Georgia State House, expressed his intention to collaborate with House members, stakeholders, and Governor Brian Kemp to "pass meaningful tort reform."
Founder of Bennett Law: Senate Bill 68 is a 'pro-business, pro-consumer reform'
By A. B. Bamburg | Mar 6, 2025
Brittany Bennett, founder of Bennett Law and Mediation Services LLC, said that Georgia Senate Bill 68 is a pro-business and pro-consumer reform crucial for maintaining Georgia's status as a competitive business hub.
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner: ‘Tort reform is a huge victory for Georgia’s #1 industry'
By A. C. Benavides | Mar 5, 2025
Tyler Harper, Georgia's Agriculture Commissioner, said that tort reform represents a victory for the state's farmers, who have experienced increasing insurance premiums.
Partner at Alston & Bird, LLP: Georgia tort reform measures are ‘crucial first step’
By A. C. Benavides | Mar 5, 2025
Jenny Hergenrother, a partner at Alston & Bird, LLP, has emphasized the importance of tort reform measures as a critical step in addressing concerns over excessive damages awards in Georgia.
Georgia Insurance Commissioner: ‘Georgia’s legal climate is a hidden tax'
By A. C. Benavides | Mar 5, 2025
John King, Georgia's state insurance commissioner, has highlighted the state's legal climate as a "hidden tax" on consumers, urging the House to pass Senate Bill 68.
Bruner discusses business-tech landscape at University of Richmond law symposium
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 5, 2025
Christopher M. Bruner, the Stembler Family Distinguished Professor in Business Law, recently participated in a panel discussion at the University of Richmond School of Law.
Law360 features Dean Rodrigues on her journey as child of immigrants
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 5, 2025
Dean Usha R. Rodrigues has been featured in a Law360 Pulse article discussing her path to becoming the dean of the School of Law.
Harpaz discusses AI and taxation at Northeastern University
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 5, 2025
Assistant Professor Assaf Harpaz delivered a presentation titled “Artificial Intelligence and Taxpayer Entity” at the Northeastern University School of Law.
Bruner speaks at University of Richmond law symposium on business-tech landscape
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 5, 2025
Christopher M. Bruner, the Stembler Family Distinguished Professor in Business Law, took part in a panel discussion at the University of Richmond School of Law.
GA Agriculture Commissioner: ‘Tort reform is a huge victory for Georgia’s #1 industry.’
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 5, 2025
Tyler Harper, Agriculture Commissioner of the State of Georgia, said that tort reform represents a victory for Georgia's farmers who have experienced rising insurance premiums.
University of Georgia Law receives $2M+ for first-gen student scholarships
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 4, 2025
The University of Georgia School of Law has announced the creation of the Hart Family Foundation First-Generation Scholarship Fund, backed by a $2 million commitment.