News from 2025
Law360 features Pamela Foohey on consumer bankruptcy and new book
By D. S. Siegel | Oct 22, 2025
Pamela Foohey, a professor, was featured in Law360 discussing her co-authored book, "Debt’s Grip: Risk and Consumer Bankruptcy," which was published by University of California Press in 2025.
Pamela Foohey featured in Law360 for book on consumer bankruptcy
By D. S. Siegel | Oct 22, 2025
Pamela Foohey, a professor, was recently featured in Law360 in connection with her co-authored book, "Debt’s Grip: Risk and Consumer Bankruptcy," published by University of California Press in 2025.
LeClercq discusses labor petition process in North American trade agreement
By M. Y. Daniels | Oct 22, 2025
Assistant Professor Desirée LeClercq was recently featured in Inside U.S. Trade in connection with the rapid-response mechanism petitions under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
Pamela Foohey discusses non-bankruptcy issues at national consumer bankruptcy attorneys workshop
By P. H. Edwards | Oct 22, 2025
Pamela Foohey, a professor, participated as a panelist at the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Fall Workshop in October.
Elizabeth Taxel discusses involuntary committal rights in recent media feature
By D. S. Siegel | Oct 22, 2025
Elizabeth Taxel, Criminal Associate Professor and Director of the Criminal Defense Practicum, was recently featured by The Current in a story addressing the rights of people subjected to involuntary committal.
UGA law students win regional mock trial championship and advance to nationals
By M. Y. Daniels | Oct 22, 2025
A team of law students from the University of Georgia has won the regional championship at the All-Star Bracket Challenge mock trial competition.
Walter Hellerstein presents at OECD meeting on consumption taxes
By P. H. Edwards | Oct 22, 2025
Distinguished Research Professor and Shackelford Distinguished Professor in Taxation Law Emeritus Walter Hellerstein participated as a presenter at the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Technical Advisory Group to...
Recall issued after listeria outbreak linked to pre-cooked pasta causes deaths
By C. P. Phillips | Oct 22, 2025
A nationwide recall has been issued for nearly 245,000 pounds of pre-cooked pasta following a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak that has resulted in four deaths and more than 20 illnesses across several states.
Families seek answers after Air India Flight 171 crash raises concerns over Boeing safety
By K. R. Baugh | Oct 22, 2025
In the aftermath of the Air India Flight 171 crash, which resulted in the deaths of 260 people, families of the victims are seeking answers and accountability.
Cartersville man faces federal charges after threat at Atlanta airport
By L. N. Nguyen | Oct 21, 2025
Billy Joe Cagle, a 49-year-old man from Cartersville, Georgia, has been charged with multiple federal offenses after allegedly threatening to commit violence at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
University of Georgia law professor Pamela Foohey featured in CNN article on subprime auto loans
By D. S. Siegel | Oct 21, 2025
Pamela Foohey, a professor at the University of Georgia School of Law, was recently featured in a CNN article addressing concerns about subprime auto loans.
John Marshall Law Journal releases new issue focusing on legal education and diversity
By D. S. Siegel | Oct 20, 2025
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School has announced the release of Volume XVII, Issue 2 of the John Marshall Law Journal.
Tony Waller discusses associate hiring trends in Law.com feature
By P. H. Edwards | Oct 20, 2025
Assistant Dean for Career Development Tony Waller was featured in a recent Law.com article that examines changes in hiring trends among law firm associates.
Parker discusses rural healthcare law at Mitchell Hamline symposium
By M. Y. Daniels | Oct 18, 2025
Assistant Professor Meighan Parker participated in a panel discussion on the “Legal Dimensions of Rural Healthcare” at the Mitchell Hamline Law Review Symposium.
University of Georgia law dean publishes article on Delaware corporate law shift
By M. Y. Daniels | Oct 18, 2025
Dean Usha R. Rodrigues has published an article titled “Numerus Clausus No More: A Fundamental Shift in Delaware Corporate Law” in the 2025 volume of the Berkeley Business Law Journal.
Thomas E. Kadri publishes book on Georgia personal injury law
By M. Y. Daniels | Oct 18, 2025
Associate Professor Thomas E. Kadri has published a new book titled "Georgia Personal Injury" with LexisNexis in 2025.
Bloomberg features Professor Pamela Foohey on risks in 'Buy Here, Pay Here' auto sales
By M. Y. Daniels | Oct 18, 2025
Pamela Foohey, a professor, was featured in a recent Bloomberg article discussing the auto sales and financing markets.
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School holds mass swearing-in for new attorneys
By M. Y. Daniels | Oct 17, 2025
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) held its Mass Swearing-In Ceremony on Friday, October 17, 2025, recognizing alumni who recently passed the Georgia Bar Exam.
Amazon Georgia workers to get $5 health care plan, expanded education benefits
By D. J. Valenzuela | Oct 14, 2025
Amazon has announced an expansion of pay and benefits for its fulfillment and transportation workers in Georgia and across the United States.
UGA law students win regional mock trial championship and advance to nationals
By P. H. Edwards | Oct 14, 2025
A team of law students from the University of Georgia School of Law has won the regional championship at the All-Star Bracket Challenge mock trial competition.