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National Consumer League CEO: Federal drug discount program serving 88 Georgia hospitals is ‘a financial bonanza for non-profit hospitals’
By GA News Gazette | Apr 29, 2025
Sally Greenberg, CEO of the National Consumers League (NCL), said the federal 340B drug discount program, initially intended to assist low-income patients, has become a “financial bonanza for non-profit hospitals.”
Georgia Insurance Commissioner: 'I expect reasonably 3 to 5% decrease in rates in Georgia this year'
By A. C. Benavides | Apr 29, 2025
John King, Georgia's Insurance Commissioner, has projected a 3–5% rate decrease in the state this year.
NFIB State Director: Tort reform is a step 'toward restoring fairness in our legal system and protecting small businesses'
By A. C. Benavides | Apr 29, 2025
Hunter Loggins, State Director of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), said that Georgia's lawsuit reforms aim to restore fairness, protect businesses from predatory litigation, and bring transparency to third-party litigation...
State Rep. Carson: Tort reform aims 'to level the playing field in Georgia's courtrooms'
By A. C. Benavides | Apr 29, 2025
State Representative John Carson of Georgia District 46 has expressed support for Governor Brian Kemp's recent signing of a tort reform package, describing it as a significant move towards balancing the judicial landscape in Georgia.
Former army soldier convicted of abusing children in Georgia court
By GA News Gazette | Apr 29, 2025
A jury in the Southern District of Georgia has reached a verdict in the trial of Cedrick Demon Robinson, a former Army soldier, finding him guilty of charges related to the abuse of two minors.
EMS driver convicted of rape in DeKalb County
By GA News Gazette | Apr 29, 2025
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced that Bruce Andre Hines, an EMS driver from College Park, has been convicted of rape.
Veterans Legal Clinic Director Scherr wins inaugural career achievement award
By GA News Gazette | Apr 29, 2025
Veterans Legal Clinic Director Alexander W. “Alex” Scherr has received the inaugural Career Achievement Award from the Association of American Law Schools Externship Committee.
Investigation underway into Mississippi medical helicopter crash tragedy
By GA News Gazette | Apr 29, 2025
On March 11, 2025, a tragic helicopter crash in Madison County, Mississippi, resulted in the deaths of three individuals: Dustin Pope, Jakob Kindt, and Cal Wesolowski.
UGA School of Law ranks 10th for federal clerkships
By GA News Gazette | Apr 28, 2025
The University of Georgia School of Law has been recognized as the tenth-best institution for securing federal clerkships, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings of the nation's law schools.
Felon sentenced to 14 years for firearm possession and resisting police in Georgia
By GA News Gazette | Apr 28, 2025
Arthur Gene Young, a repeat offender with a history of violence, has been sentenced in Newnan, Georgia, to 14 years in federal prison for unlawfully possessing a firearm while resisting arrest.
Thomas E. Kadri discussed law enforcement tools in Atlanta news article
By GA News Gazette | Apr 28, 2025
Assistant Professor Thomas E. Kadri was featured in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution concerning the use of law enforcement tools to eliminate illicit images from the internet.
Mercer Law's Timothy W. Floyd to receive William Pincus Award
By GA News Gazette | Apr 28, 2025
Timothy W. Floyd, a professor at Mercer University School of Law, is set to receive the William Pincus Award for his contributions to clinical legal education.
Cobb County driver sentenced for street race that killed 15-year-old passenger
By GA News Gazette | Apr 28, 2025
A Cobb County jury in Marietta, Georgia, has found Caleb Hasty guilty of reckless driving and speeding due to his involvement in an illegal street race that resulted in the death of 15-year-old Ryan Huckeba.
Sawyer discusses originalism critique at Yale symposium
By GA News Gazette | Apr 25, 2025
Logan E. Sawyer III, Hosch Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies, participated in a symposium at Yale Law School.
State Sen. Payne: Tort reform will create ‘stability, opportunity and continued investment in our community’
By K. T. Sarmiento | Apr 24, 2025
Chuck Payne, the state senator for Georgia's 54th District, said that passing tort reform will bring stability, opportunity, and investment in manufacturing to Georgia by creating a more predictable and transparent legal environment.
Lt. Gov. Jones: Tort reform will 'put Georgia families and consumers first'
By B. J. Milam | Apr 24, 2025
Burt Jones, the lieutenant governor of Georgia, said that Governor Brian Kemp's tort reform bills are pro-Georgia measures designed to address hidden legal costs, stabilize insurance rates, and create a fairer system prioritizing families and...
State Rep. Hagan: Tort reform will 'curb lawsuit abuse, protect families and businesses'
By A. I. Benavidez | Apr 24, 2025
Leesa Hagan, state representative for Georgia's 156th House District, said that Georgia’s newly signed tort reform laws aim to protect families and businesses from lawsuit abuse, preserve fair access to justice, and help maintain the state's...
Savannah resident faces minimum of 30 years for drug and weapon offenses
By GA News Gazette | Apr 24, 2025
A Savannah resident, Malik Javier McKenzie, aged 27, has been convicted of drug trafficking and weapons charges following a trial in the U.S. District Court.
Donovan Carter sentenced to life without parole for Marietta ambush murder
By GA News Gazette | Apr 24, 2025
A Cobb County jury found Donovan Carter guilty of several charges, including malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, for the killing of Kenneth Cunningham Jr. in Marietta.
Paraquat multidistrict litigation sees potential for majority case settlements
By GA News Gazette | Apr 24, 2025
The litigation surrounding the herbicide Paraquat continues as plaintiffs pursue claims linked to the chemical, which is associated with Parkinson’s Disease and banned in over 60 countries.