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Slinger awarded Joseph L. Andrews Legal Literature Award

Sarah C. Slinger, Associate Director for Research Services, has been honored with the 2025 Joseph L. Andrews Legal Literature Award.


Augusta man pleads guilty in ghost tax preparer fraud case

A man from Augusta, Georgia, has pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud conspiracy related to a fraudulent tax preparation business.


Mexican national sentenced for illegal firearms trafficking from Georgia

Edson Aregullin has been sentenced to nearly six years in federal prison for unlawfully purchasing firearms intended for transport from Georgia to Mexico. U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg commented on the case, stating, "Illegal firearms...


AJMLS announces Spring 2025 Outstanding Students of the Semester

Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) has announced the recipients of the Spring 2025 Outstanding Student of the Semester Awards.


Federal felon charged with multiple armed robberies after recent arrest

Terry Lewis Burston, a convicted felon recently released from prison, appeared in court on May 22, 2025.


Harpaz discusses AI and taxes at Law and Society meeting

Assistant Professor Assaf Harpaz presented a topic on "Artificial Intelligence and Taxpayer Entity" at the Law and Society Association Annual Meeting held in Chicago in May.


Attorney secures $2.99 million settlement for commercial truck crash

Ken Wilson, an attorney based in Atlanta, has successfully secured a $2.99 million settlement for clients involved in a commercial truck accident.


Global Governance Summer School engages 20 students in international law studies

Twenty students are participating in the Global Governance Summer School organized by the Dean Rusk International Law Center.


Real estate investment head sentenced to prison for $62 million fraud scheme

Elchonon (Elie) Schwartz has been sentenced to 87 months in federal prison for his involvement in a $62.8 million fraud scheme targeting investors of the Atlanta Financial Center.


Newsweek features Assaf Harpaz on Michigan state taxes

Assistant Professor Assaf Harpaz was recently featured in a Newsweek article concerning state taxes in Michigan.


Chief Judge Timothy C. Batten to retire; Judge Leigh Martin May to succeed

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has announced that Chief Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr., will retire on May 23, 2025.


Justice Department reports results from Operation Restore Justice in North Georgia

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently conducted Operation Restore Justice, a nationwide initiative targeting child sex offenders.


Assaf Harpaz discusses global tax challenges at ASIL Conference

Assistant Professor Assaf Harpaz presented his work titled "Global Tax Wars in the Digital Era" at the American Society of International Law International Economic Law Biennial Conference.


Pharmacists United for Truth and Transparency on pharmacy benefit managers: ‘Primary driver of high drug prices in the U.S.’

Pharmacists United for Truth and Transparency said pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are the primary driver of high drug prices in the U.S., highlighting how PBMs profit from negotiated savings.


Thirty charged with racketeering and murder linked to Georgia-based SMM gang

An indictment was unsealed in the Southern District of Georgia, charging 30 individuals, alleged members and associates of the Sex Money Murder (SMM) gang, with various crimes.


Hellerstein discusses crypto-asset tax regulations at OECD meeting

Walter Hellerstein, a Distinguished Research Professor and Shackelford Distinguished Professor in Taxation Law Emeritus, recently delivered a presentation at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Working Party No. 9 on...


AJMLS names Spring 2025 scholarship recipients honoring six outstanding students

Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School has announced the recipients of its Spring 2025 scholarships, recognizing six students for their dedication to legal education and potential contributions to the legal field.


Rodrigues discusses family justice endowment in local journal

Dean Usha R. Rodrigues was highlighted in the Marietta Daily Journal for her involvement with the School of Law’s Rajesh “Raj” Mehta Memorial Endowment for Family Justice.


Court awards $417 million in False Claims Act case involving medical fraud

A recent legal victory has underscored the significant role whistleblowers play in exposing fraud and ensuring justice.


Theodore S. Hertzberg named interim U.S attorney for Northern District of Georgia

Attorney General Pamela Bondi has appointed Theodore S. Hertzberg as the Interim United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia.