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School of Law initiatives aim to boost rural legal representation
The School of Law's efforts to address the shortage of legal professionals in rural Georgia have been highlighted in a recent National Jurist article.
University of Georgia delays opening due to weather conditions
The University of Georgia (UGA) has announced a delayed opening on Thursday, January 23, due to weather conditions.
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Meixner publishes article in Indiana Law Journal
By GA News Gazette | Jan 23, 2025
Assistant Professor John B. Meixner Jr. has published an article titled "Shocking Sentences" in the Indiana Law Journal.
Amann discusses justice for indigenous peoples at Oxford workshop
By GA News Gazette | Jan 22, 2025
Regents' Professor of International Law and Woodruff Chair in International Law, Diane Marie Amann, delivered a presentation titled “Child-Taking Justice and Forced Residential Schooling of Indigenous Peoples.” This presentation was part of the...
University of Georgia announces early release due to approaching winter storm
By GA News Gazette | Jan 21, 2025
The University of Georgia (UGA) has announced an early release at 2:00 p.m. on January 21, 2025, due to an approaching winter storm.
Sonja R. West featured in WSJ on CNN defamation suit
By GA News Gazette | Jan 21, 2025
Brumby Distinguished Professor in First Amendment Law Sonja R. West was featured in The Wall Street Journal regarding a recent settlement by CNN.
University of Georgia closes due to winter storm on January 21-22
By GA News Gazette | Jan 21, 2025
The University of Georgia (UGA) has announced a closure and modified operations due to an approaching winter storm.
Wells publishes article on constitutional torts in Houston Law Review
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 17, 2025
Professor Emeritus Michael L. Wells has published an article titled "Compensatory Damages and Dignitary Harm in the Upcoming Restatement of Constitutional Torts" in the Houston Law Review.
Hellerstein releases revised edition of state taxation treatise
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 16, 2025
Distinguished Research Professor and Shackelford Distinguished Professor in Taxation Law Emeritus, Walter Hellerstein, has published a revised edition of his comprehensive treatise, "State Taxation vols.
Amann publishes article in European Journal of International Law
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 15, 2025
Regents' Professor of International Law and Woodruff Chair in International Law, Diane Marie Amann, has published an article titled "A Nuremberg Woman and the Hague Academy" in the European Journal of International Law.
Norins leads panel on journalism threats at AALS meeting
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 14, 2025
Clinical Associate Professor and First Amendment Clinic Director Clare R. Norins facilitated a panel titled "Identifying and Addressing Current Threats to Journalism" at the Association of American Law Schools Annual Meeting in January
Parker speaks at AALS meeting on law and healthcare
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 14, 2025
Assistant Professor Meighan Parker participated in the Association of American Law Schools Annual Meeting.
LeClercq speaks at AALS annual meeting on constitutional law
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 14, 2025
Assistant Professor Desirée LeClercq participated in a panel titled “The Many New (and Newer) Voices of Constitutional Law” at the Association of American Law Schools Annual Meeting this January
Rebecca Hanner White speaks at AALS Annual Meeting
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 14, 2025
Dean and Hosch Professor Emerita Rebecca Hanner White participated in the Presidential Keynote Plenary Session at the Association of American Law Schools Annual Meeting.
AJMLS honors staff for long-term dedication
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 14, 2025
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) recently honored its staff members for their years of service and dedication to the institution.
Michael L. Wells discusses dignitary torts at AALS Annual Meeting
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 14, 2025
Professor Emeritus Michael L. Wells participated in a panel discussion at the Association of American Law Schools Annual Meeting this January.
Weeks moderates dignitary torts panel at AALS annual meeting
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 14, 2025
UGA Associate Provost and Kirbo Chair Elizabeth Weeks moderated a panel titled "Dignitary Torts: Understanding the Third Restatement’s Approach to Dignitary Harm" at the Association of American Law Schools Annual Meeting in January
Professor Pamela Foohey's work featured in USA Today
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 13, 2025
Pamela Foohey, a professor at Indiana University Maurer School of Law, and her 2017 article in Law and Contemporary Problems were highlighted in USA Today.
Professor Pamela Foohey's work on CFPB featured in USA Today
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 13, 2025
Pamela Foohey, a professor at Indiana University Maurer School of Law, and her 2017 article in "Law and Contemporary Problems" were highlighted in USA Today.
UGA Athens Campus closes due to winter storm threat
By R. B. Pepalis | Jan 10, 2025
The University of Georgia has announced the closure of its Athens Campus on Friday, January 10, 2025, due to an impending winter storm.