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People affected by contaminated water at Camp Lejeune are facing new challenges even after the passage of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA).

Savannah man sentenced to nearly five decades on drug trafficking and jury tampering charges

A Savannah man has been sentenced to nearly 50 years in federal prison after being convicted on multiple drug and firearm charges, as well as attempting to influence a juror during his trial.

Boeing Dreamliner engine failures prompt new scrutiny after deadly Air India crash

A recent emergency involving a United Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner has renewed concerns about the safety of this aircraft model.

Beasley Allen secures $6 million settlement for traumatic brain injury case

Ken Wilson, an attorney at Beasley Allen’s Atlanta office, has secured a $6 million settlement for a client who suffered a traumatic brain injury and other head trauma after being left unattended at school.

LeClercq discusses USMCA at University of Oxford

Assistant Professor Desirée LeClercq recently shared insights on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement with trade negotiators and academics in the United Kingdom.

Meixner presents at prestigious junior faculty forum

Assistant Professor John B. Meixner Jr. recently presented his work titled "Equality in Sentencing Mitigation" at the Harvard/Yale/Stanford Junior Faculty Forum, held at Harvard Law School.

Air India Flight AI171 crashes; Beasley Allen supports victims' families

The crash of Air India Flight 171 on June 12, 2025, has marked a tragic event in aviation history.

Air India Flight 171 crash: Legal efforts continue for victims' families

Forty days have passed since the crash of Air India Flight 171 in Ahmedabad, India.

Class action lawsuit filed against Aflac over alleged data breach

We recently filed a nationwide class action lawsuit against Aflac, the largest supplemental insurance provider in the U.S., following a cyberattack that may have exposed sensitive customer information.

U.S. Supreme Court cites Chapman’s articles in significant case

Associate Dean for Faculty Development & Cleveland Distinguished Chair Nathan S. Chapman's articles have been cited by the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Fuid v. Palestine Liberation Organization.

Clinic paralegal receives 2025 Cindy Wentworth Award

Congratulations to Clinic Paralegal Alex Douglas for receiving the 2025 Cindy Wentworth Award.

Professor Mecca Anderson leads externship programs at Atlanta's John Marshall Law School

Professor Mecca Anderson, with a wealth of experience in personal injury, criminal law, civil litigation, and appellate practice, is currently serving as the Director of Externship Programs at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School.

Rob McNiff publishes article on mediation in law journal

Clinical Assistant Professor Rob McNiff has published an article titled "Being There: Perils of Disembodied Mediation" in the 25th volume of the Pepperdine Dispute Resolution Law Journal, page 170 (2025)

Mercer law student gains experience through corporate internship

Mercer University School of Law student Briana John is developing her skills to become an effective advocate.

AJMLS alumna Stephanie Thompson named municipal court judge in Athens-Clarke County

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Former Tribe Transportation manager accused of $500K embezzlement

A former operations manager at Tribe Transportation in Gainesville, Georgia, has been charged with embezzling over $500,000 from the company.

Marietta man convicted for multimillion-dollar PPP loan and tax refund fraud

A Marietta man has been convicted by a federal jury for defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and filing fraudulent tax returns, resulting in millions of dollars in losses to government programs.

Mexican man receives prison sentence for passport fraud conviction in Georgia

A Mexican national, German Madrigal, has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison after being convicted of falsely claiming U.S. citizenship while applying for a passport at a Gainesville, Georgia post office.

University of Georgia School of Law moot court program ranked eighth nationally