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Attorney Steven Lefkoff: Gov. Kemp will pass tort reform because 'injury attorneys lost their messaging'
By C. M. Schmidlkofer | Feb 24, 2025
Attorney Steven Lefkoff said that Governor Brian Kemp will enact tort reform, arguing that injury attorneys have lost their messaging.
Gov. Kemp's comms director: '79% of all GOP voters support' tort reform legislation
By B. J. Milam | Feb 24, 2025
Cody Hall, communications director for Governor Brian Kemp, said that new polling indicates a clear majority of Georgia voters support tort reform.
Sen. Dolezal on Florida's tort reform: 'We hope that is what will happen here in the state of Georgia'
By A. C. Benavides | Feb 24, 2025
Greg Dolezal, the District 27 Senator for Georgia, said that Florida's tort reform has resulted in lower insurance rates and attracted new insurers.
Attorney on Gov. Kemp's tort reform bill: It will 'prevent plaintiffs from delaying cases unnecessarily'
By A. R. Bamburg | Feb 24, 2025
Gerald Griggs, an attorney at Gerald Griggs LLC, said that Governor Brian Kemp's proposed tort reform bill, Senate Bill 68, aims to prevent plaintiffs from delaying cases unnecessarily by tightening case dismissal rules.
UGA law students achieve top three finish in national tax challenge
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 24, 2025
The University of Georgia (UGA) has announced that third-year students Daisy Gonzales and Robert J. “Bob” Anderson secured third place in the ABA Law Student Tax Challenge.
Newsweek features Assistant Professor Assaf Harpaz on Florida property tax discussion
By A. I. Benavidez | Feb 24, 2025
Assistant Professor Assaf Harpaz was recently featured in Newsweek in an article discussing state taxes in Florida.
DeKalb County's Love Run raises over $26,500 for domestic violence center
By J. D. Suayan | Feb 22, 2025
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston expressed gratitude to the community for their participation in the 10th Annual Love Run 5K, held on February 22, 2025, at Decatur Square.
Georgians show strong support for ending lawsuit abuse in new poll
By J. D. Suayan | Feb 21, 2025
Today, Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT) released a poll showing significant support among Georgia voters for ending lawsuit abuse and reforming the personal injury system.
Atlanta VA doctor sentenced to two years for assaulting veteran patient
By J. D. Suayan | Feb 21, 2025
Rajesh Motibhai Patel, a physician at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Atlanta, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison.
Georgia Senate considers student loan relief for veterinarians
By J. D. Suayan | Feb 21, 2025
Lisa Milot, Stanton Distinguished Professor in Canine Welfare Law and Director of Practicum in Animal Welfare Skills, provided testimony to the Georgia Senate Higher Education Committee.
Kemp on tort reform package: ‘Our legal environment is draining family bank accounts and hurting job creators’
By J. D. Suayan | Feb 21, 2025
Gov. Brian Kemp has unveiled a comprehensive tort reform package aimed at addressing rising litigation costs and improving transparency in the state's legal system.
MIT student wins first place in AI negotiation competition
By J. D. Suayan | Feb 20, 2025
Allison L. Brown, a second-year student, has been recognized for her achievement in the inaugural MIT AI Negotiation Competition's Value Created category.
Professor Sonja R. West featured in Wall Street Journal article on free speech
By J. D. Suayan | Feb 20, 2025
Sonja R. West, Brumby Distinguished Professor in First Amendment Law, was recently featured in The Wall Street Journal.
Chatham County man receives 20-year sentence for bombing woman's home
By J. D. Suayan | Feb 20, 2025
A Chatham County man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for planting and detonating a bomb that caused significant damage to a woman's home.
Uber expands insurance reform push with new ads in Georgia
By A. B. Bamburg | Feb 19, 2025
Uber Technologies Inc. announced the launch of an advertising campaign in Georgia to address high rideshare insurance costs and advocate for policy changes.
Uber advocates for insurance reforms in states like Georgia to reduce rideshare costs
By A. C. Benavides | Feb 19, 2025
Uber has announced its advocacy for insurance policy reforms in states such as Georgia to address high rideshare insurance costs and reduce fares for consumers.
Harpaz discusses global tax issues at Columbia Law School
By J. D. Suayan | Feb 19, 2025
Assistant Professor Assaf Harpaz delivered a presentation titled “Global Tax Wars in the Digital Era” at Columbia University Law School.
Lithonia man convicted for murder; sentencing pending
By J. D. Suayan | Feb 19, 2025
A Lithonia man has been found guilty of murder and other charges related to a 2020 homicide.
ADEDC announces Gov. Kemp's tort reform bill aims to curb inflated damages, reduce costs
By C. M. Schmidlkofer | Feb 18, 2025
The Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission (ADEDC) has announced that Governor Brian Kemp's recently signed tort reform bill is expected to help deter inflated damages in lawsuits, ultimately reducing costs for businesses and consumers.
Man sentenced for firing machine gun at Georgia patrol officer
By J. D. Suayan | Feb 18, 2025
Montrez Ballard has been sentenced to a decade in prison for firing a machine gun at a Georgia State Patrol officer.