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Settlement reached over discrimination against disabled veteran with service animal
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 15, 2025
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia has reached a settlement with OptumServe Health Services, Inc., a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group.
Hiram man faces federal charges over large-scale fentanyl possession
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 15, 2025
Darrlin Vernard Warner, known as "Juice," has been charged with federal offenses related to drug trafficking and firearms possession.
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
Decatur man receives life sentence after fatal landlord-tenant conflict
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 14, 2025
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced a jury trial conviction of Danny John Marillo Hunter, a Decatur man charged with the fatal shooting of Kateasha Cardell.
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
TPA president: Mass tort litigation is 'making the U.S. a less prosperous nation'
By E. F. Cullerton | Jan 13, 2025
David Williams, president of the Taxpayers Protection Alliance (TPA), expressed concerns about mass tort litigation in the United States.
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.
Hampton woman admits role in $161 million mortgage fraud scheme
By R. B. Pepalis | Jan 10, 2025
Kimberly Johnson has admitted guilt in a mortgage fraud scheme that spanned over three years, resulting in the approval of around 450 loans based on false documents and information.
University of Georgia closes Athens campus due to winter storm
By A. D. Bamburg | Jan 10, 2025
The University of Georgia (UGA) has announced the closure of its Athens campus on Friday, January 10, 2025, due to an approaching winter storm.
Federal grand jury indicts operators behind cryptocurrency mixers Blender.io and Sinbad.io
By R. B. Pepalis | Jan 10, 2025
Roman Vitalyevich Ostapenko, Alexander Evgenievich Oleynik, and Anton Vyachlavovich Tarasov have been indicted by a federal grand jury for their alleged roles in operating the cryptocurrency mixing services Blender.io and Sinbad.io.
Hellerstein releases new edition of taxation law book
By R. B. Pepalis | Jan 9, 2025
Walter Hellerstein, a Distinguished Research Professor and Shackelford Distinguished Professor in Taxation Law Emeritus, has released the 12th edition of "State and Local Taxation, Cases and Materials."
DeKalb County Courthouse closed due to weather forecast
By R. B. Pepalis | Jan 9, 2025
The DeKalb County Courthouse and County offices, including the District Attorney's Office, will not be open on Friday, January 10, 2025.