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The Atlanta John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) has announced the new Editorial Board for its Law Journal's 2025-2026 term.

Two men sentenced to life for murder at Decatur gas station

Two men have been sentenced to life imprisonment following their convictions for the murder of a man at a gas station in Decatur in 2023.

PACER to require multifactor authentication by end of 2025

The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts has announced that it will start implementing multifactor authentication (MFA) for CM/ECF and PACER systems on May 11.

Georgia court cites legal text in rape trial evidence decision

Callaway Chair of Law Emeritus Ronald L. Carlson's book, "Carlson on Evidence" (co-authored with M. Carlson), has been referenced by the Georgia Court of Appeals in a recent case, Martinez-Gaspar v. State.

State Rep. Gambill: Tort reform will 'balance our courts and protect families and businesses from lawsuit abuse'

By J. N. Schierl | May 5, 2025

Matthew Gambill, the state representative for Georgia's District 15, said that Republicans enacted tort reforms to curb frivolous lawsuits and runaway verdicts, protect families and businesses, and maintain Georgia's status as a top state for...

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Former Trump domestic policy director: Nonprofit hospitals exploit 340B as ‘get rich quick scheme’

Joe Grogan, former Director of the Domestic Policy Council under the Trump Administration, has expressed concerns about the misuse of the 340B drug discount program by nonprofit hospitals and pharmacy benefit managers.

Maine bar exam's top essay scorer receives Laurie A. Gibson Award

Aiden Meister, a recent graduate of the School of Law, has been recognized by the Maine Board of Bar Examiners.

Athens Free Clinic opens permanent facility at Clarke Middle School

School of Law Dean Usha R. Rodrigues was recently featured in the Athens Banner-Herald concerning a collaboration between the School of Law and the Athens Free Clinic.

Tony Waller featured in Columns for career development work

Assistant Dean for Career Development Tony Waller was recently highlighted in the publication Columns.

M. Drake Jones named Academic All-American Trial Advocate

M. Drake Jones, a third-year law student, has been named the inaugural Academic All-American Trial Advocate by the National Association of Legal Advocacy Educators.

Alabama Attorney General sues TikTok for allegedly endangering teens with harmful content

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has initiated legal action against TikTok Inc. and its parent company, ByteDance Inc., in Montgomery County.

Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School reports sustained success in bar exams

Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School has reported ongoing success in bar exam performances.

Jones receives inaugural Academic All-American Trial Advocate honor

M. Drake Jones, a third-year student, has been named an inaugural Academic All-American Trial Advocate by the National Association of Legal Advocacy Educators.

UGA School of Law leads state in February 2025 bar passage rates