News from 2025
GA Chamber of Commerce CEO: Passing tort reform is 'one of the most significant steps taken to protect Georgia's economic competitiveness'
By A. B. Bamburg | Mar 24, 2025
Chris Clark, CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, emphasized the importance of tort reform for the organization.
Gov. Kemp: Tort reform will ‘stabilize costs and ensure fairness and justice for hardworking Georgians’
By B. J. Milam | Mar 24, 2025
Brian Kemp, Governor of Georgia, announced that lawmakers have made history with the final passage of SB 68, a comprehensive tort reform bill.
GA Attorney General: Tort reform will restore ‘balance to our courts while lowering costs for consumers and business owners’
By B. B. Urness | Mar 24, 2025
Chris Carr, the Attorney General of Georgia, expressed his support for the recent legislative actions in the state.
U.S. Rep. Collins: Tort reform can ‘bring about change that saves money out of every taxpayers’ pocket'
By E. F. Cullerton | Mar 24, 2025
U.S. Representative Mike Collins of Georgia's 10th District has praised the state's recent tort reform efforts, describing them as a model for other states aiming to address systemic issues and reduce taxpayer expenses.
Lt. Governor Jones: Tort Reform is ‘a pro-Georgian reform’ that will reduce costs
By E. F. Cullerton | Mar 24, 2025
Georgia lawmakers have approved a significant tort reform measure aimed at addressing the state's designation as a "Judicial Hellhole."
State Sen. Kennedy: ‘We finished the drill and got tort reform across the finish line'
By B. B. Urness | Mar 24, 2025
Georgia lawmakers have approved a significant tort reform measure aimed at addressing the state’s designation as a "Judicial Hellhole," sending it to Governor Brian Kemp for signature.
State Sen. Kennedy: We 'got tort reform across the finish line'
By A. B. Bamburg | Mar 24, 2025
John F. Kennedy, a State Senator for Georgia, announced that tort reform legislation had been successfully passed to reduce costs and improve fairness for families.
State Sen. Kennedy: Senate Bill 68 is 'a really good balanced bill'
By A. B. Bamburg | Mar 24, 2025
John F. Kennedy, the State Senator for Georgia, said that Senate Bill 68 represents a carefully developed and balanced approach to tort reform, informed by past legislation and broad collaboration.
State Sen. for Georgia: House Bill 68 passing shows how 'leadership can come together'
By A. B. Bamburg | Mar 24, 2025
John F. Kennedy, State Senator for Georgia, said that Senate Bill 68 exemplifies how conservative leadership across the governor’s office and legislature can collaborate to implement legal reform.
UGA law students win Loyola University's pre-moot competition
By A. D. Bamburg | Mar 24, 2025
The University of Georgia (UGA) recently celebrated a significant achievement as third-year law students Olha “Olia” Kaliuzhna and Vladyslav “Vlad” Rudzinskyi secured victory at the Loyola University of Chicago School of Law Pre-Moot.
Beck discusses conflicts of interest in Bloomberg Law feature
By A. D. Nghiem | Mar 21, 2025
Marshall Chair of Constitutional Law, Randy Beck, was recently featured on Bloomberg Law.
Georgia AI case prompts legislative focus on AI-generated explicit images
By A. D. Nghiem | Mar 21, 2025
Assistant Professor Thomas E. Kadri has been highlighted in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for his involvement in discussions about laws targeting AI-generated explicit images.
AI-generated explicit images prompt legislative response in Georgia
By A. D. Bamburg | Mar 21, 2025
Assistant Professor Thomas E. Kadri was recently featured in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution in an article discussing laws against AI-generated explicit images.
Rome woman sentenced for selling thousands of fentanyl pills
By A. D. Nghiem | Mar 21, 2025
Deaja Simone Clemons has been sentenced to 63 months in federal prison for conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute fentanyl.
Insurance experts highlight impact of legal system abuse on rising costs
By D. L. Deener | Mar 20, 2025
The Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) has highlighted the significance of tort reform in Georgia, referencing Florida's legislative measures that have curtailed excessive litigation and stabilized its insurance market.
Georgia businesses and families back legal reforms to reduce costs
By D. L. Deener | Mar 20, 2025
Georgians for Lawsuit Reform has announced its support for Senate Bill 68, describing it as a necessary measure to address lawsuit abuse and reduce costs for businesses and families.
Republican candidate Mckay: It’s embarrassing that Georgia 'is one of the last to do tort reform'
By D. L. Deener | Mar 20, 2025
Josh McKay, a Republican candidate for Georgia State Senate District 7, has expressed support for tort reform in Georgia, emphasizing that it is long overdue.
Phillips-Sawyer discusses AI industry changes in Bloomberg feature
By A. D. Bamburg | Mar 20, 2025
Wilson Associate Professor in Business Law, Laura Phillips-Sawyer, was recently featured on Bloomberg.
School of Law receives grant for civics education project
By A. D. Nghiem | Mar 20, 2025
The School of Law has been awarded a $3,000 grant from the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association.
Carl Vinson's legacy honored through Mercer Legends series
By A. D. Nghiem | Mar 20, 2025
Carl Vinson, a Mercer University alumnus and influential figure in American defense policy, dedicated his life to national service.