News from September 2025
Georgians for Lawsuit Reform joins panel on building fairer civil justice system
By F. S. Greene | Sep 30, 2025
Georgians for Lawsuit Reform announced on X that it participated in a panel discussion at Truist Park, focusing on recent efforts to create a more balanced and fair civil justice system in Georgia.
Calhoun man sentenced for drug trafficking and assaulting federal agents
By J. Y. Bender | Sep 30, 2025
DeWayne Allen McGill, a 40-year-old resident of Calhoun, Georgia, has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release after pleading guilty to several charges including possession of methamphetamine with...
Supreme Court questions fairness of Air India Flight 171 crash investigation
By K. R. Baugh | Sep 30, 2025
On June 12, 2025, Air India Flight 171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad.
Former gym owner sentenced to over 27 years for child sexual exploitation
By J. Y. Bender | Sep 30, 2025
A former gym owner in Toombs County, Georgia, has been sentenced to 327 months in federal prison for producing and possessing images and videos of child sexual exploitation.
Elizabeth Chamblee Burch featured in Bloomberg Law on Tylenol maker lawsuit crisis
By M. Y. Daniels | Sep 30, 2025
Callaway Chair Elizabeth Chamblee Burch of the University of Georgia School of Law was recently featured in a Bloomberg Law article discussing product liability lawsuits.
Attorney representing Air India crash victims points to possible technical failure
By K. R. Baugh | Sep 30, 2025
On June 12, 2025, Air India Flight 171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, crashed into the hostel block of B.J. Medical College in Ahmedabad just 40 seconds after takeoff.
Bruner addresses corporate sustainability at international symposium
By M. Y. Daniels | Sep 30, 2025
Christopher M. Bruner, Stembler Family Distinguished Professor in Business Law, delivered a keynote address titled “Corporate Sustainability and Anti-ESG Backlash” at the SMART Network Symposium in Italy this September.
Laura Phillips-Sawyer reviews business history book for Enterprise & Society
By M. Y. Daniels | Sep 30, 2025
Laura Phillips-Sawyer, Wilson Associate Professor in Business Law, has contributed a book review to the journal Enterprise & Society.
U.S. District Court for Northern District of Georgia seeks comments on local rule amendments
By A. J. Maloney | Sep 30, 2025
The United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has approved changes to its Local Rules, specifically amending the Joint Preliminary Report and Discovery Plan (JPRDP) in Appendix B. These updates are intended to address how...
Dean Emeritus Jace C. Gatewood receives TORCH Award at RICE Awards ceremony
By D. S. Siegel | Sep 29, 2025
On September 27, 2025, Dean Emeritus Jace C. Gatewood received the TORCH Award at the 15th Annual RICE Awards held at Atlanta City Hall.
Georgia Court of Appeals cites Ronald L. Carlson’s evidence book for 83rd time
By D. S. Siegel | Sep 26, 2025
Callaway Chair of Law Emeritus Ronald L. Carlson’s book, "Carlson on Evidence," co-authored with M. Carlson, was recently referenced by the Georgia Court of Appeals in a case concerning attorney-client privilege.
Valdosta man receives life sentence for fatal shooting at South DeKalb Mall
By A. J. Maloney | Sep 26, 2025
A Valdosta man has been sentenced to life without parole for a deadly shooting that occurred inside a restaurant at South DeKalb Mall.
Lori A. Ringhand discusses misrepresentation at FSU election law conference
By P. H. Edwards | Sep 26, 2025
Hosch Professor and Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor Lori A. Ringhand took part in the 2025 Florida State University Election Law Conference this September.
University of Georgia law lecturer discusses illegal pet sales in local news feature
By M. Y. Daniels | Sep 26, 2025
Lecturer Sherrie L. Hines was featured in the Athens Banner-Herald in an article discussing laws about the illegal sale of pets in Georgia.
University of Georgia law professor Pamela Foohey discusses differences between subprime auto loans and mortgages on CNN
By P. H. Edwards | Sep 26, 2025
Pamela Foohey, a professor at the University of Georgia School of Law, was featured in a recent CNN article that examines the distinctions between subprime auto loans and subprime mortgages.
University of Georgia School of Law continues full scholarship support for veterans and first-gen grads
By D. S. Siegel | Sep 26, 2025
For the fifth consecutive year, all first-generation college graduates and military veterans enrolled in the University of Georgia School of Law’s Juris Doctor program are receiving scholarships.
Augusta man sentenced for operating fraudulent ghost tax return business
By A. J. Maloney | Sep 25, 2025
A Richmond County resident has been sentenced to federal prison for running a fraudulent tax preparation business in Augusta, Georgia.
Pipe bomber gets 14-year sentence for ATM explosion in Decatur
By J. Y. Bender | Sep 25, 2025
Abdurrahim Jalal has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for detonating an explosive device at a Bank of America ATM and possessing illegal explosives at his home.
Toombs County man receives prison sentence for filing false tax document
By A. J. Maloney | Sep 24, 2025
Jonathan Mann, a business owner from Vidalia, Georgia, was sentenced to one year in federal prison for filing a false tax-related document for the 2018 tax year.
New rules change service method for sealed filings in federal courts
By A. J. Maloney | Sep 24, 2025
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts in Washington, D.C. has announced changes to how sealed filings are handled in the federal judiciary’s Case Management / Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) system.