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Tablet features Pamela Foohey on church bankruptcy issues

Pamela Foohey, a professor at the University of Georgia School of Law, was recently featured in an article by Tablet.


AJMLS congratulates alumnus Antonio C. Lee on becoming president of Cook County Bar Association

Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School has announced that alumnus Antonio C. Lee, a graduate of the class of 2014, has been appointed President of the Cook County Bar Association (CCBA).


Tucker showcases impactK.ai at NYU's legal conference

Alston Chair in Corporate Law Anne M. Tucker presented her impact investment research platform, impactK.ai, at the 2025 Annual Conference on Legal Issues in Social Entrepreneurship and Impact Investing.


Delta Airlines settles $8.1M lawsuit over misuse of pandemic-relief funds

Delta Airlines has agreed to pay $8.1 million to settle allegations of misusing federal relief funds provided under the Payroll Support Program (PSP).


Mechanics charged for trafficking over one ton of methamphetamine from auto repair shop

Two auto mechanics from DeKalb County are facing federal drug trafficking charges after authorities seized approximately 2,500 pounds of methamphetamine from their vehicles.


Former Troup County payroll manager charged with embezzling government funds

Wesleigh Gaddy, a former payroll manager for Troup County, Georgia, has been charged with theft from a program receiving federal funds.


Stockbridge teen sentenced to life for murder of schoolmate

DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced the conviction of an 18-year-old Stockbridge resident for a fatal shooting that occurred outside a restaurant.


Former CBP officer sentenced for cocaine smuggling from Virgin Islands

Ivan Van Beverhoudt, a former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer from St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for smuggling cocaine into the United States.


North Carolina truck driver wins $3M settlement after accident

When Jose "Joe" Garcia, a truck driver from North Carolina, was injured by a falling tree on I-85 in Banks County, Georgia, his life took an unexpected turn.


Ringhand publishes article on presidential elections in Wisconsin Law Review

Hosch Professor and Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor Lori A. Ringhand has published an article titled "The Regulation of Presidential Elections" in the 2025 edition of the Wisconsin Law Review, appearing on page 509


Union City man pleads guilty to $4 million COVID-19 tax credit fraud

A truck driver from Union City, Georgia, has pleaded guilty to mail fraud in connection with a scheme to defraud the United States by falsely claiming COVID-19-related employment tax credits.


Law graduate aims for advocacy role focused on older adults

Mercer University School of Law graduate Elizabeth Nelms has dedicated much of her life to serving others, beginning at the age of three when she volunteered at nursing homes and delivered Meals on Wheels.


Ortman discusses plea bargaining at evidence week in Spain

Professor William Ortman participated in the Michele Taruffo Girona Evidence Week held in Spain last month.


Fairburn man sentenced for drug thefts worth $400K; illegal firearm possession

Malik Kiell Forte, a 29-year-old resident of Fairburn, Georgia, has been sentenced to federal prison for stealing prescription drugs valued at nearly $400,000 and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.


Lithonia man sentenced for murder outside Decatur daycare

DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced that a Lithonia man, Taco Nash Jr., has been convicted of multiple charges, including Malice Murder, for the shooting death of Mi’ckeya Montgomery.


Rutledge and Bradford's article explores jurisdictional limitations in transnational litigation

Talmadge Chair Peter B. “Bo” Rutledge and third-year student Megan Greeley Bradford have collaborated on an article published in the Daily Report.


Air India crash investigation focuses on engine failure

Less than forty seconds into its flight, an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed in Ahmedabad, India, on June 12.


UGA School of Law recognized for salary-to-debt ratio

The University of Georgia School of Law has been recognized as one of the top law schools for graduates looking to effectively manage their debt.


Georgia men charged for trafficking meth hidden in cucumbers

Andres Jasso, Jr. and Rufino Pineda-Perez appeared in federal court following their arrest for allegedly trafficking over 700 pounds of methamphetamine hidden within a load of cucumbers in Gainesville, Georgia. U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg...


UGA School of Law wins 26 trophies over five years

The University of Georgia's School of Law has achieved significant success in its advocacy program over the past five years.