News from November 2025
Bruner examines link between corporate governance and sustainability incentives in new publication
By M. Y. Daniels | Nov 29, 2025
Stembler Family Distinguished Professor in Business Law Christopher M. Bruner has contributed a chapter to the newly released book "Global Corporations and Sustainability: Rethinking Legal and Economic Frameworks," edited by B. Choudhury and...
Professor Margie Alsbrook reflects on career path leading her to Mercer University School of Law
By P. H. Edwards | Nov 29, 2025
After earning a bachelor’s degree in history from Hendrix College, Margie Alsbrook began her career as a business reporter focusing on the food and agriculture industries.
Hellerstein analyzes proposed federal cryptoasset guidance in new law journal article
By M. Y. Daniels | Nov 29, 2025
Distinguished Research Professor and Shackelford Distinguished Professor in Taxation Law Emeritus Walter Hellerstein has published an article titled “A State Tax Perspective on Proposed Federal Cryptoasset Guidance” in the 2025 edition of Tax...
Laura Phillips-Sawyer publishes article on industrial policy in ProMarket
By P. H. Edwards | Nov 29, 2025
Laura Phillips-Sawyer, Wilson Associate Professor in Business Law, has published an article titled “Whither Pro-Competitive Industrial Policy?” in ProMarket, a publication of The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Elizabeth Chamblee Burch discusses mass torts at Yale Law School conference
By D. S. Siegel | Nov 29, 2025
Callaway Chair Elizabeth Chamblee Burch delivered a presentation titled “Procedural Justice in Mass Torts” at Yale Law School.
Sonja R. West presents research on press freedom at University of Chicago workshop
By M. Y. Daniels | Nov 29, 2025
Brumby Distinguished Professor in First Amendment Law, Sonja R. West, delivered a presentation at The University of Chicago during November.
University of Georgia School of Law supports annual Troup County legal clinic
By D. S. Siegel | Nov 27, 2025
For the third year in a row, the University of Georgia School of Law has taken part in a pop-up legal clinic in Troup County, providing free civil legal advice and referrals to local residents.
Law student Adoris M. Gibbs honored for commitment to access to justice
By D. S. Siegel | Nov 27, 2025
Adoris M. Gibbs, a third-year law student, has been recognized with the Law School Student Excellence in Access to Justice Award from the State Bar of Georgia.
Terry and Werbel win second-year moot court contest at University of Georgia School of Law
By P. H. Edwards | Nov 27, 2025
Julia A. Terry and Eliana R. “Eli” Werbel have been named winners of the Second-Year Student Intramural Moot Court Competition at the University of Georgia School of Law.
Law student Adoris M. Gibbs honored for advocacy and access to justice work
By P. H. Edwards | Nov 27, 2025
Adoris M. Gibbs, a third-year law student, has been recognized with the Law School Student Excellence in Access to Justice Award by the State Bar of Georgia.
Family files lawsuit after fatal car battery defect leads to Alabama man’s death
By C. P. Phillips | Nov 25, 2025
The family of Abimael Feliciano from Alabama has filed a wrongful death lawsuit following his death on August 8, 2023, which was linked to a battery defect in his 2015 Ford C-Max.
PACER Service Center provides guidance to reduce user call wait times
By J. Y. Bender | Nov 24, 2025
The PACER Service Center (PSC) has issued guidance to help reduce call wait times by encouraging users to contact the center only when necessary.
CEO Jared Wheat convicted in $4.7 million dietary supplement fraud case
By L. N. Nguyen | Nov 24, 2025
Jared Wheat, CEO of Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and his company were found guilty by a federal jury in Atlanta of wire fraud and money laundering.
U.S. Attorney returns over $84K in seized crypto funds after Richmond Hill theft
By A. J. Maloney | Nov 24, 2025
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Georgia has announced the forfeiture, liquidation, and return of approximately $84,327.50 to a victim who suffered losses in a cryptocurrency theft case. U.S. Attorney Margaret E. Heap...
Beasley Allen secures $4 million settlement in auto products liability case
By L. M. Brittain | Nov 24, 2025
Greg Allen, an attorney at Beasley Allen Law Firm, has achieved a $4 million settlement in an automotive products liability case.
Beasley Allen secures $2.65 million settlement after fatal Dauphin Island crash
By C. P. Phillips | Nov 24, 2025
On a July evening in 2024, a head-on collision on AL-193 near Dauphin Island resulted in severe injuries and loss of life among several families.
UGA School of Law mock trial team reaches semifinals in national competition
By M. Y. Daniels | Nov 22, 2025
The University of Georgia School of Law’s mock trial team reached the semifinals at the William W. Daniel National Invitational Mock Trial Competition.
Air India Flight 171 crash prompts calls for deeper aviation safety reforms
By K. R. Baugh | Nov 22, 2025
The crash of Air India Flight 171 near Ahmedabad has prompted renewed scrutiny of aviation safety and accountability.
USA Today features Clare R. Norins on free speech and Georgia Open Meetings Act
By P. H. Edwards | Nov 22, 2025
Clare R. Norins, Clinical Associate Professor and Director of the First Amendment Clinic at the University of Georgia School of Law, was recently featured in USA Today.
Clare R. Norins discusses Georgia Open Meetings Act in Gainesville Times interview
By P. H. Edwards | Nov 22, 2025
Clinical Associate Professor and First Amendment Clinic Director Clare R. Norins was recently featured in the Gainesville Times, discussing the Georgia Open Meetings Act.