News from 2025
Executive director of PACT on Senate Bill 68: 'Lower costs, more transparency'
By B. J. Milam | Feb 26, 2025
Lauren Zelt, Executive Director of Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT), said that the passage of Senate Bill 68 by the Georgia Senate will assist consumers and small businesses by reducing costs and enhancing transparency.
Former CBP officer convicted for smuggling over 16 kilograms of cocaine
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 26, 2025
Ivan Van Beverhoudt, a former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer from St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, has been found guilty of importing and possessing over 16 kilograms of cocaine with the intent to distribute.
Supreme Court hears landmark case involving Smith & Wesson Brands
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 26, 2025
Smith & Wesson Brands v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos, a significant case before the U.S. Supreme Court, could have broad implications for industries facing litigation over product-related harms.
UGA Law celebrates near-perfect bar passage rate for Class of 2022
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 26, 2025
The University of Georgia School of Law's Class of 2022 achieved a significant milestone with an Ultimate Bar Passage rate of 98.95%.
State Sen. Dolezal: Tort reform helped Florida achieve 'lowest insurance rate increase in the entire country'
By B. B. Urness | Feb 25, 2025
Georgia State Senator Greg Dolezal, representing the 27th District, highlighted Florida's tort reform as a contributing factor to the state's low insurance rate increases during a Senate floor debate on February 21.
ATRA supports reforms targeting phantom damages and jury anchoring in Georgia
By A. B. Bamburg | Feb 25, 2025
The American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) has announced that Georgia's Senate Bill 68 aims to restore fairness in the state's civil justice system by reforming litigation practices such as phantom damages and jury anchoring.
Rodrigues joins European Corporate Governance Institute as research member
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 25, 2025
Dean Usha R. Rodrigues has been chosen as a research member of the European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI).
CASA hosts annual DFCS appreciation breakfast
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 25, 2025
Cobb County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers and staff organized their annual breakfast to express gratitude towards Cobb County Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Social Service Case Managers.
Mexican national faces charges in US after extradition over cocaine trafficking
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 25, 2025
Irma Elvira Cruz, known by the aliases "Huzipol" and "Madre," has been extradited from Mexico to face charges in the United States.
Mexican cartel leader faces drug trafficking charges after extradition
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 25, 2025
Omar Cuenca-Marino, a 41-year-old from Guerrero, Mexico, has been extradited to Georgia to face federal charges.
State Sen. Kennedy: Tort reform reduces 'excessive litigation that is driving up costs for healthcare providers, job creators, and consumers'
By A. B. Bamburg | Feb 24, 2025
State Senator John F. Kennedy, President Pro Tempore for Georgia's Senate District 18, emphasized the importance of Senate Bill 68 in addressing excessive litigation that he says is increasing costs and impacting small businesses and healthcare...
Attorney Steven Lefkoff: Gov. Kemp will pass tort reform because 'injury attorneys lost their messaging'
By C. M. Schmidlkofer | Feb 24, 2025
Attorney Steven Lefkoff said that Governor Brian Kemp will enact tort reform, arguing that injury attorneys have lost their messaging.
Gov. Kemp's comms director: '79% of all GOP voters support' tort reform legislation
By B. J. Milam | Feb 24, 2025
Cody Hall, communications director for Governor Brian Kemp, said that new polling indicates a clear majority of Georgia voters support tort reform.
Sen. Dolezal on Florida's tort reform: 'We hope that is what will happen here in the state of Georgia'
By A. C. Benavides | Feb 24, 2025
Greg Dolezal, the District 27 Senator for Georgia, said that Florida's tort reform has resulted in lower insurance rates and attracted new insurers.
Attorney on Gov. Kemp's tort reform bill: It will 'prevent plaintiffs from delaying cases unnecessarily'
By A. R. Bamburg | Feb 24, 2025
Gerald Griggs, an attorney at Gerald Griggs LLC, said that Governor Brian Kemp's proposed tort reform bill, Senate Bill 68, aims to prevent plaintiffs from delaying cases unnecessarily by tightening case dismissal rules.
UGA law students achieve top three finish in national tax challenge
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 24, 2025
The University of Georgia (UGA) has announced that third-year students Daisy Gonzales and Robert J. “Bob” Anderson secured third place in the ABA Law Student Tax Challenge.
Newsweek features Assistant Professor Assaf Harpaz on Florida property tax discussion
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 24, 2025
Assistant Professor Assaf Harpaz was recently featured in Newsweek in an article discussing state taxes in Florida.
DeKalb County's Love Run raises over $26,500 for domestic violence center
By J. D. Suayan | Feb 22, 2025
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston expressed gratitude to the community for their participation in the 10th Annual Love Run 5K, held on February 22, 2025, at Decatur Square.
Georgians show strong support for ending lawsuit abuse in new poll
By J. D. Suayan | Feb 21, 2025
Today, Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT) released a poll showing significant support among Georgia voters for ending lawsuit abuse and reforming the personal injury system.
Atlanta VA doctor sentenced to two years for assaulting veteran patient
By J. D. Suayan | Feb 21, 2025
Rajesh Motibhai Patel, a physician at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Atlanta, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison.