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Pamela Foohey publishes article on consumer bankruptcy issues

Post Professor Pamela Foohey has published an article titled “The Periphery of Bankruptcy Law: The Importance of Non-Bankruptcy Issues in Consumer Bankruptcy” in the 98th volume of the American Bankruptcy Law Journal, page 527 (2024)


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Thomas E. Kadri elected chair of AALS section on torts

Assistant Professor Thomas E. Kadri has been elected as the chair of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) Section on Torts and Compensation Systems for the year 2025.


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Elizabeth Weeks joins AALS committee on torts and compensation systems

UGA Associate Provost and Kirbo Chair Elizabeth Weeks has been appointed to the Executive Committee of the Association of American Law Schools Section on Torts and Compensation Systems.


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Supreme Court of Georgia holds special session at UGA

The University of Georgia's School of Law recently served as the venue for a special session of the Supreme Court of Georgia, where oral arguments were presented.


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UGA law school sees highest application increase in Georgia

The University of Georgia's School of Law has experienced a significant rise in applications for the fall 2025 semester.


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Appellate Litigation Clinic presents case at Fourth Circuit

The Appellate Litigation Clinic recently presented the case Holley v. Combs to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.


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Bruner discusses UK's captive insurance regime in Insurance Day

Stembler Family Distinguished Professor in Business Law Christopher M. Bruner has been featured in Insurance Day.


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Ringhand's study on interruptions at Supreme Court hearings published

Lori A. Ringhand, who holds the positions of Hosch Professor and Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor, has published an article titled "Gender, Race, and Interruptions at Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings."


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UGA team reaches semifinals at National Moot Court Competition

The University of Georgia's team, consisting of third-year students Mona E. Abboud, Taylor L. Stablein, and Casey E. Wofford, reached the semifinals at the National Moot Court Competition held in New York City.


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Gulbranson wins law school's closing argument competition

First-year law student Eric S. Gulbranson has emerged as the winner of the School of Law's 2025 J. Ralph Beaird 1L Closing Argument Competition.


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UGA moot court team reaches semifinals at national competition

The University of Georgia's moot court team, composed of third-year students Mona E. Abboud, Taylor L. Stablein, and Casey E. Wofford, reached the semifinals at the National Moot Court Competition held in New York City.


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Elizabeth Weeks featured in Newsweek article on SNAP benefits

UGA Associate Provost and Kirbo Chair Elizabeth Weeks was recently featured in Newsweek.


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AJMLS welcomes December 2024 graduates into alumni community

The Atlanta's John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) has extended a warm welcome to its December 2024 graduates, inviting them to join the AJMLS Alumni community.


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Parker joins University of Georgia's Rural Engagement Workshop for telehealth project

Assistant Professor Meighan Parker has been chosen to participate in the University of Georgia Rural Engagement Workshop 2025 cohort.


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Assistant Professor Parker joins Rural Engagement Workshop for community-focused research

Assistant Professor Meighan Parker has been chosen for the University of Georgia's Rural Engagement Workshop 2025 cohort.


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Diane Marie Amann publishes article in Temple International & Comparative Law Journal

Diane Marie Amann, Regents' Professor of International Law and Woodruff Chair in International Law, has published an article titled “What Figures Lurk on Madame Elysé’s Path?


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Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice reflects on career inspired by public service

For Michael P. Boggs, a career in law was a way to honor his father and serve the public.


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Harpaz provides insight on all tariff policy in Newsweek

Assistant Professor Assaf Harpaz was recently featured in a Newsweek article that examines the implications of an "all tariff policy."


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Bruner discusses US corporate sustainability at Hamburg conference

Christopher M. Bruner, the Stembler Family Distinguished Professor in Business Law, recently delivered a presentation titled “A Political Economy of Corporate Sustainability Reform in the United States.” This presentation was part of the...


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Hellerstein discusses VAT law at European conference

Distinguished Research Professor and Shackelford Distinguished Professor in Taxation Law Emeritus, Walter Hellerstein, participated in a panel discussion at the Court of Justice of the European Union Conference.