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UGA funds faculty projects to tackle rural issues across Georgia
The University of Georgia's Rural Engagement Workshop for Academic Faculty has allocated seed grants to faculty members addressing rural challenges in Georgia.
School of Law announces faculty and staff award winners for 2024-25
The School of Law has announced the recipients of its 2024-25 faculty and staff awards, as recognized by students.
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Newsweek features Assaf Harpaz on Missouri property tax changes
By GA News Gazette | Jun 25, 2025
Assistant Professor Assaf Harpaz was recently featured in Newsweek, discussing proposed changes to property tax regulations in Missouri.
Macon Mayor Lester Miller strengthens community ties with Mercer University
By GA News Gazette | Jun 25, 2025
Lester Miller, the mayor of Macon-Bibb County since 2020, has focused on strengthening ties between his hometown and Mercer University.
Wells releases new edition of Constitutional Torts
By GA News Gazette | Jun 24, 2025
Carter Chair Emeritus Michael L. Wells has released the sixth edition of "Constitutional Torts."
Mercer law professors Tim Floyd and Daisy Hurst retire after decades-long careers
By GA News Gazette | Jun 24, 2025
Tim Floyd and Daisy Hurst, both seasoned educators at Mercer University School of Law, are retiring after long careers dedicated to legal education.
Bruner publishes chapter on corporate risk and sustainability
By GA News Gazette | Jun 23, 2025
Christopher M. Bruner, the Stembler Family Distinguished Professor in Business Law, has contributed a chapter titled "Business Risk, Capital Markets, and Sustainable Companies" to the book "The Prism of Sustainability: Multidisciplinary Profiles."
AJMLS graduate Inez Grant named Hall County Solicitor-General
By GA News Gazette | Jun 23, 2025
Inez Grant, an alumna of Atlanta's John Marshall Law School (AJMLS), has been appointed as the Hall County Solicitor-General by Governor Brian Kemp.
Smith releases third edition of "Law of Neighbors
By GA News Gazette | Jun 20, 2025
Martin Chair of Law Emeritus James C. Smith has published the third edition of "Law of Neighbors," co-authored with D.J. Kochan.
James D. Boles appointed to Henry County State Court
By GA News Gazette | Jun 18, 2025
Judge James D. Boles, Jr., an alumnus of Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS), has been appointed to the State Court of Henry County.
Heywood publishes article on capital cases in Georgia
By GA News Gazette | Jun 18, 2025
Clinical Associate Professor Jessica L. Heywood has published an article titled “Survey of Capital Cases in Georgia” in the Mercer Law Review.
Andrea L. Dennis publishes article on Sierra Leone's anti-trafficking law
By GA News Gazette | Jun 17, 2025
Associate Dean and Martin Chair of Law Andrea L. Dennis has published a new article titled “Countries as Laboratories: Reflections on Sierra Leone’s Amended Anti-Human Trafficking Law.” This work appears in the 53rd volume of the Georgia Journal...
Harpaz discusses AI and tax issues at scholarly workshop
By GA News Gazette | Jun 16, 2025
Assistant Professor Assaf Harpaz delivered a presentation titled “Artificial Intelligence and Taxpayer Entity” at the Junior Tax Scholars Workshop.
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School celebrates 2025 graduates' achievements
By GA News Gazette | Jun 10, 2025
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) has announced the achievements of its 2025 graduates, highlighting various awards and honors received by students.
Newsweek features Assaf Harpaz on senior property tax exemptions
By GA News Gazette | Jun 9, 2025
Assistant Professor Assaf Harpaz has been highlighted in a Newsweek article concerning states that waive property taxes for senior citizens.
Sonja R. West speaks on press freedom at Oxford conference
By GA News Gazette | Jun 9, 2025
Sonja R. West, the Brumby Distinguished Professor in First Amendment Law, participated in a panel discussion at the University of Oxford.
Chris Twyman named president of State Bar of Georgia
By GA News Gazette | Jun 8, 2025
Christopher P. "Chris" Twyman, a 1999 alumnus, has been appointed as the president of the State Bar of Georgia.
School of Law adds four new professors for fall semester
By GA News Gazette | Jun 6, 2025
This fall, the School of Law will welcome four new faculty members to its ranks.
Wisconsin Court of Appeals cites Hellerstein's treatise on state taxation
By GA News Gazette | Jun 6, 2025
Walter Hellerstein, a Distinguished Research Professor and Shackelford Distinguished Professor in Taxation Law Emeritus, has had his treatise "State Taxation" cited by the Wisconsin Court of Appeals.
Amann explores acquittal case in FIU Law Review
By GA News Gazette | Jun 5, 2025
Diane Marie Amann, Regents' Professor of International Law and Woodruff Chair in International Law, has published an article titled “Inge Viermetz, Woman Acquitted at Nuremberg” in the 19th edition of the FIU Law Review.