News from November 2025
Lawsuits target tech giants over alleged role in youth mental health crisis
By K. R. Baugh | Nov 17, 2025
A series of lawsuits has been filed against major technology companies, including Meta (the parent company of Facebook and Instagram), Snap (Snapchat), ByteDance (TikTok), and Google (YouTube).
Beasley Allen secures $1.5 million personal injury settlement
By C. P. Phillips | Nov 17, 2025
Mike Crow, an attorney with Beasley Allen Law Firm, has secured a $1.5 million settlement in a personal injury case.
BBC features UGA law professor Laura Phillips-Sawyer on Meta antitrust ruling
By D. S. Siegel | Nov 17, 2025
Wilson Associate Professor in Business Law Laura Phillips-Sawyer was featured by the BBC in connection with ongoing antitrust litigation involving Meta.
New Georgia Project establishes endowed scholarship at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School
By D. S. Siegel | Nov 14, 2025
The New Georgia Project (NGP) has established a major scholarship fund at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) to support law students who demonstrate civic engagement, public service, and leadership focused on community empowerment.
Fulton County judge awards $66.5 million after fatal nightclub shooting
By C. P. Phillips | Nov 14, 2025
A Fulton County judge has awarded $66.5 million to the parents of Mariam “Mari” Creighton, who was killed in a shooting at Elleven45 Lounge in Atlanta, Georgia.
Fulton County judge awards $66.5 million after fatal nightclub shooting
By L. M. Brittain | Nov 14, 2025
A Fulton County judge has awarded $66.5 million to the parents of Mariam “Mari” Creighton, who was killed in a shooting at Elleven45 Lounge in Atlanta, Georgia.
Bibb County man receives federal prison sentence for firearm offenses tied to homicide
By A. J. Maloney | Nov 13, 2025
Sterling Breynard Bell has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for firearms offenses connected to the murder of Kendra Roberts, whose body was found near Macon, Georgia, in 2016.
Former inmate receives additional sentence for assaulting correctional officer
By L. N. Nguyen | Nov 13, 2025
Fabian Taylor, Jr., a former inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution in Atlanta, has received an additional prison sentence after assaulting a federal correctional officer.
U.S. Attorney announces seizure of over $1 million in crypto tied to fraud scheme
By A. J. Maloney | Nov 13, 2025
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Georgia has announced the forfeiture of more than $1.18 million in cryptocurrency following a financial investigation into fraud and money laundering.
Kevin Ross inducted into Gate City Bar Association Hall of Fame
By P. H. Edwards | Nov 13, 2025
Kevin Ross, Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS), has been inducted into the Gate City Bar Association Hall of Fame.
U.S. District Court for Northern District of Georgia lifts stay on federal civil cases
By J. Y. Bender | Nov 13, 2025
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has announced that it is lifting the stay on civil litigation involving the United States and its agencies.
AJMLS student Ashley Belance receives 2025 Gate City Foundation scholarship
By D. S. Siegel | Nov 13, 2025
Ashley Belance, a student at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS), has been named a recipient of the 2025 Gate City Foundation, Inc. Scholarship.
Two plead guilty in scheme involving ex-Facebook diversity manager who stole millions
By J. Y. Bender | Nov 13, 2025
Brice E. Anderson and Terrance Lockett have admitted to conspiring with Barbara Furlow-Smiles, a former diversity program manager at Facebook, in a scheme that defrauded the company of significant sums.
Trucking company settles Coffee County crash lawsuit for $4 million
By L. M. Brittain | Nov 11, 2025
On a morning in September in Coffee County, Alabama, a tractor-trailer failed to stop at a marked intersection on Alabama Highway 134.
Georgia educator on Amazon funding: ‘This incredible support represents an investment in the bright futures of our students'
By B. J. Oldham | Nov 11, 2025
Jennifer Williams, the director of instructional technology and media services at Newton County Schools, said that Amazon's funding aids Georgia students in exploring coding and leadership through initiatives such as Newton Kids Code and EmpowHER...
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School honors student and staff veterans on Veterans Day
By D. S. Siegel | Nov 11, 2025
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School marked Veterans Day by acknowledging the contributions of its students, faculty, and staff who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
William Ortman publishes article on criminal law in Washington University Law Review
By M. Y. Daniels | Nov 11, 2025
Professor William Ortman has published an article titled “Cliff Running,” co-authored with D. Fox, in the 103rd volume of the Washington University Law Review.
Christopher M. Bruner discusses fiduciary duties and AI at Fordham law symposium
By P. H. Edwards | Nov 11, 2025
Stembler Family Distinguished Professor in Business Law Christopher M. Bruner participated in a panel discussion at the Fordham Journal of Corporate and Financial Law 2025 symposium.
Families seek independent probe into Air India crash amid calls for transparency
By C. P. Phillips | Nov 10, 2025
More than 125 families from India and other countries are seeking answers after the Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad.
UGA School of Law wins moot court competition against University of Florida
By M. Y. Daniels | Nov 8, 2025
The University of Georgia School of Law has secured a victory in the 2025 Florida/Georgia-Hulsey/Gambrell Moot Court Competition.