News from 2025


Fulton County Jail reaches proposed consent decree over constitutional violations

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia and the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division have announced a proposed consent decree to address violations at the Fulton County Jail.


Harpaz discusses global tax challenges at Hebrew University forum

Assistant Professor Assaf Harpaz delivered a presentation titled “Global Tax Wars in the Digital Era” at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Tax Law Forum last December


DeKalb County changes judicial circuit name to DeKalb Judicial Circuit

DeKalb County has officially changed the name of its judicial circuit as of January 1, 2025.


Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Panel term extended to end of 2025

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has announced an extension for the term of service of its standing Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Panel.


Dean Rodrigues addresses UGA after tragic event at Sugar Bowl

It is with mixed emotions that Dean Usha R. Rodrigues addressed the University of Georgia (UGA) community from New Orleans following a tragic event.


Ryan K. Buchanan resigns as U.S. attorney for Northern District of Georgia

U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan has announced his resignation, effective January 19, 2025, as the chief law enforcement officer for the Northern District of Georgia.


Beasley Allen promotes four attorneys to principal roles

Beasley Allen has announced the promotion of four attorneys to the position of principal.