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AJMLS graduate Inez Grant named Hall County Solicitor-General

By GA News Gazette | Jun 23, 2025

Inez Grant, an alumna of Atlanta's John Marshall Law School (AJMLS), has been appointed as the Hall County Solicitor-General by Governor Brian Kemp.

Justice Department enhances efforts against elder financial fraud

By GA News Gazette | Jun 20, 2025

In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi and U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg have announced that the Justice Department is intensifying efforts to protect American seniors from fraudulent schemes...

Smith releases third edition of "Law of Neighbors

By GA News Gazette | Jun 20, 2025

Martin Chair of Law Emeritus James C. Smith has published the third edition of "Law of Neighbors," co-authored with D.J. Kochan.

Aflac experiences cyberattack raising concerns over customer data security

By GA News Gazette | Jun 20, 2025

Aflac, a major provider of supplemental insurance in the United States, has been targeted by a cyberattack that could have compromised sensitive customer data.

James D. Boles appointed to Henry County State Court

By GA News Gazette | Jun 18, 2025

Judge James D. Boles, Jr., an alumnus of Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS), has been appointed to the State Court of Henry County.

Heywood publishes article on capital cases in Georgia

By GA News Gazette | Jun 18, 2025

Clinical Associate Professor Jessica L. Heywood has published an article titled “Survey of Capital Cases in Georgia” in the Mercer Law Review.

Andrea L. Dennis publishes article on Sierra Leone's anti-trafficking law

By GA News Gazette | Jun 17, 2025

Associate Dean and Martin Chair of Law Andrea L. Dennis has published a new article titled “Countries as Laboratories: Reflections on Sierra Leone’s Amended Anti-Human Trafficking Law.” This work appears in the 53rd volume of the Georgia Journal...

Former Fulton County deputy charged with excessive force against detainees

By GA News Gazette | Jun 17, 2025

Khadijah Solomon, a former deputy with the Fulton County Sheriff's Office in Georgia, has been arraigned on charges of using excessive force and obstructing justice.

Eleventh Circuit seeks input on Judge Ellis-Monro's reappointment

By GA News Gazette | Jun 16, 2025

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit is evaluating the reappointment of Bankruptcy Judge Barbara Ellis-Monro for another 14-year term in the Northern District of Georgia, located in Atlanta.

Harpaz discusses AI and tax issues at scholarly workshop

By GA News Gazette | Jun 16, 2025

Assistant Professor Assaf Harpaz delivered a presentation titled “Artificial Intelligence and Taxpayer Entity” at the Junior Tax Scholars Workshop.

Air India crash linked to rare engine failure; over 270 dead

By GA News Gazette | Jun 16, 2025

On June 12, 2025, an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed into a residential area shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad, India.

Duluth man indicted for threatening two U.S. senators

By GA News Gazette | Jun 16, 2025

Robert Davis Forney, a 25-year-old resident of Duluth, Georgia, was arraigned in Atlanta before a United States Magistrate Judge.

Leader pleads guilty in international drug trafficking and money laundering case

By GA News Gazette | Jun 16, 2025

Monica Dominguez Torres, a 36-year-old from Mexico, has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to a transnational criminal organization she led.

Factory worker receives $2.475 million settlement after injury

By GA News Gazette | Jun 11, 2025

Kendall Dunson has secured a $2.475 million settlement for Aretia McLean, a line worker at a Georgia food processing plant who suffered severe injuries on the job.

Ricky Lamar Hawk sentenced for cousin's murder in DeKalb County

By GA News Gazette | Jun 11, 2025

DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced the conviction of Ricky Lamar Hawk, known as "Silento," for the 2021 murder of his cousin, Frederick Rooks III.

Creative Hospice settles $9.2M healthcare kickback claim

By GA News Gazette | Jun 11, 2025

Mahlega Abdsharafat, known as "Mallie Sharafat," along with Creative Hospice Care, Inc. and its affiliated companies, have agreed to pay $9.2 million to settle allegations of engaging in kickback arrangements with medical directors.

Atlanta's John Marshall Law School celebrates 2025 graduates' achievements

By GA News Gazette | Jun 10, 2025

Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) has announced the achievements of its 2025 graduates, highlighting various awards and honors received by students.

Atlanta man indicted for operating large-scale fentanyl lab

By GA News Gazette | Jun 10, 2025

Bartholomew Keeton Harralson, a 47-year-old resident of Atlanta, Georgia, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in the Northern District of Georgia.