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Beck discusses conflicts of interest in Bloomberg Law feature

Marshall Chair of Constitutional Law, Randy Beck, was recently featured on Bloomberg Law.

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Georgia AI case prompts legislative focus on AI-generated explicit images

Assistant Professor Thomas E. Kadri has been highlighted in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for his involvement in discussions about laws targeting AI-generated explicit images.

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School of Law receives grant for civics education project

The School of Law has been awarded a $3,000 grant from the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association.


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Carl Vinson's legacy honored through Mercer Legends series

Carl Vinson, a Mercer University alumnus and influential figure in American defense policy, dedicated his life to national service.


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Phillips-Sawyer featured in Bloomberg article on AI monopolies

Wilson Associate Professor in Business Law, Laura Phillips-Sawyer, was recently featured in a Bloomberg article.


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Ringhand discusses election laws at York University event

Lori A. Ringhand, a Hosch Professor and Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor, recently delivered a presentation at York University in Toronto.


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Amann discusses head of state immunity at Oxford Union

Diane Marie Amann, Regents' Professor of International Law and Woodruff Chair in International Law, participated in a panel discussion at the Oxford Union Society.


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Georgia Public Policy Foundation journalist: Lack of tort reform puts the real estate industry 'under assault'

Chris Butler, an investigative journalist for the Georgia Public Policy Foundation, said that real estate officials believe Georgia's lack of tort reform is adversely affecting their industry, with customers bearing the consequences.


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Sonja R. West discusses First Amendment in Washington Post article

Brumby Distinguished Professor in First Amendment Law, Sonja R. West, was recently featured in an article by The Washington Post.


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UGA students reach quarterfinals in Transatlantic Negotiation Competition

The University of Georgia (UGA) celebrated the achievement of two second-year law students, Grace M. Craft and Supreme Unukegwo, who reached the quarterfinals at the 2025 Transatlantic Negotiation Competition.


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School of Law triumphs at AtlAS Pre-Moot Invitational

The School of Law has emerged victorious at the Atlanta International Arbitration Society Pre-Moot Invitational.


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Sawyer reviews Nelson's book on conservatism in judicial reasoning

Logan E. Sawyer III, a Hosch Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies, has contributed a book review to The Journal of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era.


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Mercer School of Law recognizes alumni with prestigious awards

The Mercer School of Law held its annual Alumni Dinner on March 8 at the InterContinental Buckhead in Atlanta, where it presented its 2025 alumni awards.


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Ringhand discusses campaign spending by non-citizens at Emory symposium

Hosch Professor and Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor Lori A. Ringhand recently presented at the Emory International Law Review symposium.


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Cade discusses migrant sanctuaries at Emory law symposium

Associate Dean and Hosch Professor Jason A. Cade recently presented at the Emory International Law Review symposium.


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Cade discusses migrant sanctuaries at Emory law symposium

Associate Dean and Hosch Professor Jason A. Cade delivered a presentation titled “Prosecuting the Good Samaritan: Legal Perils and Protections for Migrant Sanctuaries” at the Emory International Law Review symposium.


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Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School reports record-high bar passage rate

Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) has reported a notable achievement in its bar passage rates, reaching a 92.45% two-year Ultimate Bar Passage rate for 2022.


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UGA honors two educators with excellence in teaching award

Two faculty members at the University of Georgia have been recognized for their dedication to teaching with the prestigious Award for Excellence in Teaching.


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Rodrigues honored as one of top women in higher education

Dean Usha R. Rodrigues has been named among the 40 women recognized by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education in their Top Women of 2025 list.


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Randy Beck publishes article in Florida Law Review

Marshall Chair of Constitutional Law Randy Beck has contributed an article to the Florida Law Review.