News from 2025
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner: ‘Tort reform is a huge victory for Georgia’s #1 industry'
By A. C. Benavides | Mar 5, 2025
Tyler Harper, Georgia's Agriculture Commissioner, said that tort reform represents a victory for the state's farmers, who have experienced increasing insurance premiums.
Partner at Alston & Bird, LLP: Georgia tort reform measures are ‘crucial first step’
By A. C. Benavides | Mar 5, 2025
Jenny Hergenrother, a partner at Alston & Bird, LLP, has emphasized the importance of tort reform measures as a critical step in addressing concerns over excessive damages awards in Georgia.
Georgia Insurance Commissioner: ‘Georgia’s legal climate is a hidden tax'
By A. C. Benavides | Mar 5, 2025
John King, Georgia's state insurance commissioner, has highlighted the state's legal climate as a "hidden tax" on consumers, urging the House to pass Senate Bill 68.
Bruner discusses business-tech landscape at University of Richmond law symposium
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 5, 2025
Christopher M. Bruner, the Stembler Family Distinguished Professor in Business Law, recently participated in a panel discussion at the University of Richmond School of Law.
Law360 features Dean Rodrigues on her journey as child of immigrants
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 5, 2025
Dean Usha R. Rodrigues has been featured in a Law360 Pulse article discussing her path to becoming the dean of the School of Law.
Harpaz discusses AI and taxation at Northeastern University
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 5, 2025
Assistant Professor Assaf Harpaz delivered a presentation titled “Artificial Intelligence and Taxpayer Entity” at the Northeastern University School of Law.
Bruner speaks at University of Richmond law symposium on business-tech landscape
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 5, 2025
Christopher M. Bruner, the Stembler Family Distinguished Professor in Business Law, took part in a panel discussion at the University of Richmond School of Law.
GA Agriculture Commissioner: ‘Tort reform is a huge victory for Georgia’s #1 industry.’
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 5, 2025
Tyler Harper, Agriculture Commissioner of the State of Georgia, said that tort reform represents a victory for Georgia's farmers who have experienced rising insurance premiums.
University of Georgia Law receives $2M+ for first-gen student scholarships
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 4, 2025
The University of Georgia School of Law has announced the creation of the Hart Family Foundation First-Generation Scholarship Fund, backed by a $2 million commitment.
UGA law school receives $2M+ for first-gen student scholarships
By GA News Gazette | Mar 4, 2025
The University of Georgia School of Law has announced the creation of the Hart Family Foundation First-Generation Scholarship Fund, thanks to a commitment exceeding $2 million.
Cobb County Juvenile Court launches online payment system for various fees
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 4, 2025
Online payments for juvenile traffic citations, probation fees, and court program fees are now available through the Cobb County Juvenile Court's website.
Bruner publishes on corporate law in Transnational Legal Theory
By GA News Gazette | Mar 3, 2025
Stembler Family Distinguished Professor in Business Law, Christopher M. Bruner, has contributed an article titled “Corporate Personhood, Corporate Rights, and the Contingency of Corporate Law” to the 16th volume of Transnational Legal Theory.
UGA Law triumphs in Jessup moot court regional competition
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 3, 2025
The University of Georgia School of Law has emerged victorious in the East Coast regional round of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition.
Bruner publishes article on corporate law in legal theory journal
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 3, 2025
Christopher M. Bruner, the Stembler Family Distinguished Professor in Business Law, has published a new article titled “Corporate Personhood, Corporate Rights, and the Contingency of Corporate Law.” The piece appears in the 2025 edition of...
Loganville man sentenced for fatal gas station shooting
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 3, 2025
A Loganville man has been sentenced to life in prison plus 10 years following his conviction for a deadly shooting at a gas station.
Former Hapeville officer charged with excessive force against detainee
By R. B. Pepalis | Mar 3, 2025
Shevoy Brown, a former officer with the Hapeville Police Department in Georgia, has been charged with using excessive force after allegedly tasing a handcuffed detainee multiple times.
UGA Law team advances in prestigious Jessup moot court competition
By GA News Gazette | Mar 3, 2025
The University of Georgia School of Law has achieved a significant victory in the East Coast regional round of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition.
State director of NFIB: ‘Gov. Kemp’s tort reform package is one of NFIB’s top priorities this session’
By A. B. Bamburg | Feb 28, 2025
Hunter Loggins, the state director of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), has identified Governor Brian Kemp's tort reform package as a top priority for the organization this legislative session.
ATRA president: Tort reform is needed to maintain Georgia’s status as 'the best place in the country to run a business’
By A. B. Bamburg | Feb 28, 2025
Tiger Joyce, president of the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA), announced that the organization is urging the Georgia House to pass tort reform aimed at addressing punitive and unethical verdicts in the state.
Georgia Senate unanimously approves third-party litigation funding regulations
By A. C. Benavides | Feb 28, 2025
The Georgia State Senate has unanimously approved new regulations on third-party litigation funding, as part of Governor Brian Kemp's broader tort reform package.